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Sadly not. it was sent for overhaul, $6200. Then it needed to be repaired for $8000 Almost same as for a new. Problem is that MT has 36weeks delivery for a new.

Nice to hear that they are slowly sending them out. I must have been lucky to got mine from them.

I'm doing my first annual now, and I've been at the workshop helping out best as I can. Also I have an independent mechanic, he is very friendly and we are building a "friendship & trust" together. With a helpful mechanic owning an aircraft is much more easy! Last tip, open your wallet because you don't know what you will find :-) - Propeller sent for overhaul = New Hub, 3x Bearings and repair of 2 blades (MT PROP) = $15000 - Alternator also sent for 500h inspection (Direct driven) = Need of new Drive coupling and new brushes = $2500 Hopefully no more surprises, but we are almost done. This annual we fixed all small stuff I found or didn't like. Repaired Fuel Sender, so I now can see how much fuel I have in left wing :-) New - Air intake tube to engine (Old was scuffed quite badly) Repaired JPI 701 EDM Display. Replace one of the magnetos with a new SureFly Ignition. New Airfilter after 500h Repaired side wall interior from some small cracks.

What altitude is the M20K 252 certified for? M20K 231, has 25000 feet, listed in POH. M20K 252 has 28000 feet, listed in POH. M20K Encore has 25000 feet, listed in POH. What do an upgraded M20K 252 with Encore mod have? 25000 feet or 28000 feet? I'm looking on a uAvionix AV-30-C and this has a limitation for any aircrafts that are certified above 25000 feet. They list M20K in their AML, but has a note about the 25000 feet limit.

So, we already attach unapproved parts and if we can attach a very similar as the original I personally don't care. And who says it's for aviation, it could be for my lawn mover and the gauge happens to fit my Mooney. Of course it would be even better if the part was 100% legal!

Would it be possible to order a "custom" gauge directly from Rochester specified for what we are looking for? Then we can do a group buy here at MS to get the quantity up. I would order 2-4pcs depending on price just to have in stock.

Been thinking about this. If I want to fly 65% LOP on a 210HP Engine (GB/LB/MB) we can use this formula above. But I have an -SB with 220HP, and the same formula says that 65% is 10.5gph. And 10.5gph on the 210HP would be 68.5% Owners with -SB engines do you calculate fuel flow / LOP for 210HP or 220HP?

It appears that Boeing Dist/Dallas ordered 400pcs of V-Band clamps #670105 and there are still 188pcs on back order from Continental. And in this delivery they got 50pcs. Not sure how many AirPower got. Information from Packing Slip.

I use dishwasher soap, not much. It will work as a lube, and it will glide on way more easy!

On my 252/Encore SB engine my intake plenum boot is a little wrinkled, more than I think it should be. But what I can see I have full power 39" to 8000ft without problem. Will try to fix the attachment on the annual, since I think someone did some cowling work. Would be more easy when propeller is sent for overhaul.

I say go for it! I just recently bought an M20K 252 with an Plessy Gear Actuator (The one you can't repair) But the parts are out there, and now I managed to find a nice Eaton Gear Actuator fully working with less than 1300h and around 300h on the spring. Some parts may take time to find, but I order parts that will need in future just to not be grounded. So a little planning ahead is good and solve much.

Interesting... I got an invoice today too. When I ordered mine, I was 1 day late since they had in stock the day before, and it got sold when I placed my order. Wonder how many they get in each shipping since we both place on same date.

Good news! My V-Band Clamp was sent Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from Air Power. No confirmation e-mail or anything, I got a SMS from FedEx about a delivery and when I logged in and checked it says Shipped. I placed my order: October 8, 2024 I'll guess for you guys that are waiting, we now know they are shipping them out soon as they can.

I did buy the Donaldson, since it was already installed. Are there any differences between the two?

Mine is starting to get worn, and side (top) is nagged by some tool or something. Still holing up good, but it wrinkles quite much, will see if I can get at better fit. Think I bought the last one Mooney had in stock.