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@N201MKTurbo I just sent AOPA an email. Of course my comment was much less thought out than a specific request. More a curiosity if an all glass approved equipment 91.171 check could safely be extended to annual vs 24 month with pitot/static/altimeter/transponder check….
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Just wondering if seeing VOR error is just a throwback to the past? I understand misalignment of compass card with radio signal, but with all glass does anyone ever get something other than zero deg error without something broken? My n is 2 years checking every 30 days and it’s always been ZERO error/ZERO difference between Nav 1&2. Have any of you with glass ever seen an error? Of course vast majority of my flying is GPS, but I do use radios for ILS approaches. If 14 CFR 91.171 was drafted for the glass cockpit, do you think 30 days** still needed? What are the chances that Garmin could draft a self test utility that would check and log these? Ala RAiM for VORs? **edit: by “needed” I mean would it still be 30 days vs annual? Or some other interval? Vs done autonomously by Garmin unit…
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@EricJ maybe the op was asking about Ark Encounter? https://arkencounter.com
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EI EGT Probes - life span, fast vs robust
Marc_B replied to Marc_B's topic in Engine Monitor Discussion
@philiplane current probe may be just a connection. Others were inspected and connections were cleaned and replaced but issue persisted. What I’ve seen on monitor data were erratic readings, readings off by several hundred deg, and flat readings close to zero. I don’t know what DVM showed on probes but my shop said they needed to be replaced. I reached out to Dave at EI and he’s gonna get me squared away. Thanks for the help @oregon87 Fast response probes were originally installed rather than robust; but sounds like robust probe likely a little more durable/thicker and a better match for turbo. It’s only been EGTs and not other probes and no other connection issues. -
EI EGT Probes - life span, fast vs robust
Marc_B replied to Marc_B's topic in Engine Monitor Discussion
@oregon87 Thanks for the help! I'll email you now. -
I have a MVP-50 that was installed in 2018 in my M20K. Looks like it was installed with the fast response probes (P-110-F). Since then the #5 EGT probe replaced 1/27/21, #4 EGT replaced 2/11/22, and #3/#6 EGT replaced 5/17/23. Now my #2 is erratic and probably going out. I'm curious what others are seeing as the normal life expectancy for the fast probes. Marching through half the probes in the past 2 years makes me wonder if I should just replace them all with robust probes P-110-R vs just keep replacing on condition with same? Can you mix and match? i.e. can I start to replace with robust each time one burns out and have robust and fast mixed until then. @oregon87 Not sure if you have any other recommendation or guidance? Are the EGT probes considered consumables and have a 3-5 yr lifespan?
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Ps. Moderator, should this be moved to the forum “Bug Reports & Suggestions”?
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Geese and other waterfowl fly super high…bird poop?? I had a big splotch of yellow bug guts right in my view last month. Then flew in rain and my first thought was “awesome, this will clean it right off”…well, it was just enough moisture to make silver dollar bug guts turn to a salad plate of smeared guts running up the window. Wonder what Atc would think if I asked for 15 deg right so I can head deeper into the rain?!?
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@Vance Harral now it makes sense. I remember seeing info about USB jump drive on the list of publications for Mooneys (last pages in the pdf). The link below shows the most recent POH / manual numbers as well. Anyone know if they still sell the USB drives and what they charge? https://www.mooney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Mooney-Technical-Publications.pdf
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@Glen Davis Perhaps talk to Hector at Aero Comfort. I know he can sometimes source parts for seats. Even better, have him redo your seat entirely! You won’t be disappointed.
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Panel and Avionics Upgrade is Scheduled
Marc_B replied to Pinecone's topic in Avionics/Panel Discussion
Also really mock up where your iPad is located with respect to the left lower buttons and knob on the G3X. With my legacy G500 the left knob and left buttons were right in the area behind the yoke and it was a PITA to reach over and behind the Garmin Aera 796 that I had on the yoke. When I changed to the G500TXi it put the left button to the left of the yoke and the right to the right and both are WAY easier to use. -
Panel and Avionics Upgrade is Scheduled
Marc_B replied to Pinecone's topic in Avionics/Panel Discussion
@Pinecone I see you have pilot USB outlet...but you might consider a dual USB-c Garmin GSB 15 on the copilot side...inexpensive and great addition to your pax flight enjoyment as well as when I'm solo and have an iPad in the passenger seat. I have the Garmin remote audio panel with Telligence and really have enjoyed it. If you did decide to go remote audio panel you could move the GMC507 control head for the AP to the radio stack. Most of my switches that I have in the location you have your GMC in (well, at least the left half of AP control head) are kinda blocked visually with the right horn of the yoke. I have push buttons on pilot yoke for playback, Push-to-Command (Telligence), ident, and a comm swap to quickly change from comm1 to comm2. -
Mine is just forward of the static port but I think it’s more of just keeping it away from servos brackets. So I think you have a fairly wide fore-aft area to place it. And it’s also not on the center line but more on the right of center.
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Panel and Avionics Upgrade is Scheduled
Marc_B replied to Pinecone's topic in Avionics/Panel Discussion
I used the GDL 69a SXM for music and XM wx (G500/GTN/Aera) using FS510 to send to Aera. I see you can use GDL 52R with G3X. But does the G3x share this with the GTNs? Or are you just going to only have XM weather on the G3X and Aera? For me with the 69a SXM I have XM weather capability on all displays. also curious as to right side dock vs just having yoke mount? I understand having a mini cockpit on the right side but you’ll actually use the Aera on the left yoke as opposed to being a space occupying screen on the right. I use my Aera for charts, waypoint info and use if for traffic when I’m around the airport all the time! marc. -
Not quite measurements, but at least you get a sense of where my beacon is located. A couple of rivets were new and painted over from AP servo install. But beacon was original install location, just replaced with LED. Marc.
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@jetdriven Byron, you must have went with the "Gold" package with gold plated terminals, coils, and brushes! ha ha
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Using heat to repair trim indicator lenses?
Marc_B replied to Rick Junkin's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
@Rick Junkin I’m surprised that even the heat didn’t make it just peel up. At least on my multifunction lens it was pretty easy to gently scrape up with a fingernail and peel away. -
Using heat to repair trim indicator lenses?
Marc_B replied to Rick Junkin's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
@Rick Junkin Are the trim and multifunction lenses manufactured by IAI? I had previously reached out to Mooney as well as local plastics manufacturers and it was going to be a little difficult to get a proper piece made without a drawing schematic. -
Using heat to repair trim indicator lenses?
Marc_B replied to Rick Junkin's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
I just peeled off the peeling layer, cleaned off with Goo Gone, and after I cleaned the lens off I applied a thin layer of Matte Clear paint to protect the surface. Worked great! -
I just peeled off the peeling layer, cleaned off with Goo Gone, and after I cleaned the lens off I applied a thin layer of Matte Clear paint to protect the surface. Worked great!
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+1. That’s what I did. Upfront costs, but a wash in the long run and some increased reliability benefit.
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ahrs magnetic anomaly. Check installation
Marc_B replied to Ulysse's topic in Avionics/Panel Discussion
From what I understand it's an issue with a magnetic anomaly with the magnetometer. Could be install location, wiring passing around the GMU11, or other external magnetic issue. I've gotten this from time to time with my install and waiting for my shop to check it out. Do you get this in the air or only on the ground? Any common denominators when it happens (i.e. turning on lights, flaps, gear, etc.)? Also, where is your magnetometer mounted? Mine's in the left wing. -
Correct. I was having right magneto issues and Surefly recommended replacing the harness. Between install and Surefly it wasn't a horrible increase to just have new ignition harnesses for both Slick and Surefly. Surefly uses a Slick style harness, so if you have Bendix mags you'll HAVE to replace the harness on the Surefly side. If ordering a Maggie harness, I'd just call and speak with Nancy and she'll get you squared away.
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No, Slicks. But Maggie harness can be purchased for bendix plates or slick and allows you to mix and match (ie if you had a bendix mag and adding a surefly that requires a slick plate).
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I went with a Maggie harness on my M20K this annual with a Surefly addition, and they were quick, seem well built, and customizable.