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I get different oil level readings depending what way my oil dip stick points. It differs 1qt Not sure why, but that confused me a bit before I always have oil dip stick at same direction now. What is the correct position?

My TSIO-360-SB2 takes around 2-3 days after a flight before I can read the correct oil level. Last Oil/Filter change I filled with 7.5qt, and now it reads little above 6.5qt after some couple of hours of flight.

Anyone that know the difference between 610243-003 vs 610243-001 and 610242-003 vs 610242-001. Is -001 a working substitute for -003 ?!

I found the fuel transmitter behind the lower carpet panel. I could fold the panel gently to access it, it was done previously too... For a swap, I think a full removal of panel and seat is preferred to gain space and better access. I grounded outboard sender, so it's 0 Ohm. With 27 gallon in the tank, fuel gauge is almost full. So either the inboard gauge is more than 30ohm or the fuel gauge is not working as it should. When I grounded inboard sender, fuel gauge went down to zero. I think I've ruled out the fuel gauge as faulty. Will measure Ohm tomorrow on Inboard sender. Will order 2x 30Ohm Potentiometers, then I can quickly test the fuel gauge.

Thanks, will check tomorrow. Are they easy to remove. Do I need to remove seats etc?

Anyone has some good pictures or description how to access the inboard fuel senders? Also anyone that know the difference between 610243-003 vs 610243-001 and 610242-003 vs 610242-001.

Is it possible to access the fuel senders (connection side) from any inspection panel? Or you need to open fuel tank ? My Left Fuel gauge is not working as it should.

Plessy or Eaton spring?

So if I want to order an V-Band Clamp for an TSIO-360SB is it part #653337 if I can find one or is it OK to get the superseded V-Band Clamp #670105 instead? Are both if found "legal" to use, or is there anything I need to check before ordering?

Today I went to the hangar to see how the epoxy glue + carbon fiber weave went. Super strong, can't bend it... Tried with quite much force... Looks/Feels that Expoy/Carbon fiber weave bonded well with old plastic. Now I just need to find a good way to mount it back to the Alternator. For the moment, I used high heat silicon on one small part to attach it. But saw that there are 2 round holes. Where I think it would be possible to use Snap rubber grommet plugs, and then a screw or pin to attach/secure the cover instead of using silicon. Lasar.com want $450 for a new... If everything fails, then I buy a new one in future.

I know, we'll see tomorrow how good it bonds. I've cleaned it with with IPA, and if it's delaminate I guess I have a carbon fiber shell :-) Did some test glue yesterday, on the black plastic. That bonded very well. White/Yellow plastic is different plastic material.

What is the original part #? I have an #653344 alternator mounted, if the part # for the Cover is different? I guess the eppoy + carbon fiber weave will last forever. Sadly you can't see the carbon fiber pattern due to all the epoxy. Will take more pictures tomorrow when everything has dried. One of the tech's at Black Wing was willing to assist me to build a new one in carbon fiber. Would be fun, but think it's over kill.

For the moment I gave it the epoxy + carbon fiber weave treatment. Good to have Black Wing manufacture as a neighbor :-)

Thanks, will contact them. What was the price back then?

Thinking of doing that as an option.

I might need to find an replacement for my Alternator cooling cap in a M20K 252 with dual alternators. It's the one mounted back at the firewall (Alternator #1 ? / #653344 ) It might be repairable, but a new/used would be great. Where to find them?

Thanks, I did look there, but couldn't find it!

Anyone has POH rev 1236 for M20K 252?

Can someone explain to me how to fly ROP an LOP with an Turbo engine, M20K 252/Encore. I'm familiar how to do it with an NA Engine. But little unsure about a Turbo.

Lucky me, I don't drink Coffee...

The actuator works fine as I know of. Spring has ~1650h and as I know after 2000h it's time to change it. But there are no springs available...

I got a quote from LASAR for a NEW Eaton actuator for $35000 !!! Any other suppliers that might have have them for sale, at lower price ?

I know early Bravos might have Plessey around 1990.. Not sure then Ovations came around.

If I buy an Mooney with Plessey gear actuator, and there is 350h left on the spring. Is the only option today to replace whole gear actuator with Eaton. Any estimated price for gear actuator and installation? Can Eaton supply them without waiting 1 year ?

So landing overweight ain't generally a problem as long you don't land to hard? And what is a too hard landing? Is a too hard landing in a Bravo/Ovation a too hard landing in a J or K for example. Or the long bodies are more sensitive/fragile ?