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I transitioned to an EarthX in the rear empennage in anticipation of this change. I would still like to move more weight forward and am interested in finding details on moving the battery to the avionics compartment.
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Well put. Prop airfoil designs have been mighty efficient for a while. I have some adjustments to make before flying the test profiles again to have solid numbers to share.
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I believe that is about correct.
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New news! While this blade is based on one of the lightweight Raptor props for experimental airplanes (debuting less than 2 years ago, I believe), this is the first certified version. The STC itself was earned a few months ago but there was still some conformity testing prior to final approvals a couple weeks back. I think there may only be one certified prop in the wild at this time - the one depicted on The Mooney Anomaly. Happy to answer questions though I'm still learning about the differences and other factors.
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Howdy! As the press release may have revealed, the very first certified Outlaw has debuted on The Anomaly. While it was on display on my plane at SnF, it was not yet fully approved and I was grounded during that display. The prop was installed over the weekend and I made my first flight with it on Tuesday. My plane is now about 30lbs lighter, bringing my useful load to 1001lbs. My CG went from 46.34 to 47.72, which is challenging if I have 4 people + a tiny amount of cargo or 3 people + a lot of cargo. My battery is in the rear and now I could possibly load too far aft. I did transition from a Continental battery to an EarthX battery a couple of months ago in anticipation of this change, though I still need to shift more weight around. I'd like to explore moving the battery from the rear empennage to the engine compartment but have not found clear information on how to do that just yet. I went from a 3 blade metal Hartzell to this structural carbon fiber exoskeleton Outlaw. The RPM response time is massively changed - near-instant RPM changes with the Outlaw. The airplane is smoother than ever. Cruise performance was comparable to that of my 3 blade, which surprised me as I expected it to differ a bit. I'll be doing further testing in the coming days! If anyone wants to see it at Osh, The Anomaly will be on display at the Lycoming booth all week.
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Relocate the battery
TheMooneyAnomaly replied to Jstickler76's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
So far, so good! I'm only about 12 hours of flight time into it. -
Relocate the battery
TheMooneyAnomaly replied to Jstickler76's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
Let's crack this one open again and reverse it! In my case, I'm looking to do the opposite - I'm going from a 3 blade metal prop to a 2 blade carbon fiber prop weighing 35lbs less. I've already gone from a heavy battery to an EarthX battery in the rear empennage but my balance will still be challenging if I have adults in the back seat and/or cargo in the cargo hold. My intention is to relocate my now smaller, lighter battery from the rear to the avionics bay. My aircraft was manufactured in 67 but has a 68 SN#. It is an M20F. Might anyone have done the reverse? Or have detailed photos of a similar aircraft with the battery up front? Thank you! -
Hey friends! After shipping a couple of items, I did not reply to some inquiries in a timely manner as the two hurricanes, 32 tornadoes, and several floods really up-ended things around here. Hangar got destroyed, office and home were damaged... but life is good! If looking for any items, I'm back on comms!
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Holy moly. That is def a scam and not associated with my contact info. Video verification is always an option with me.
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Hello! I am finally listing parts from the panel upgrade of The Mooney Anomaly, a 1967 M20F with a 1968 serial number. Items are green-tagged and sold as-is. Facetime/voice/zoom/etc verification of identity, parts, etc. is available (and recommended). Based in St. Petersburg, FL KSPG but can ship with each of us verifying identities and agreeing upon a payment method that allows us both to feel safe in this crazy world of scams. Pilot and passenger yokes. IMPORTANT: The avionics shop that removed my yokes believes that they identified a crack of concern in the pilot side yoke and I must advise that this MAY NOT BE AIRWORTHY. No crack observed in passenger/co-pilot yoke. $350 for the pair. Pair of antennas part 7002 - $60 ea Britian turn and bank indicator - $75 Mag heading sensor BI-201 - $50 Sigtronics stereo intercom control SPA-4S - $110 JPI 800 EGT-701-6C $275 ASI 22-694-04-2 - $50 Altitude reporter AR-850 - $50 Tachometer D1-112-5023 - $80 EGT gauge 46150 - $50 Whelen Strobe light sync A490 & 2x Power supply $275 total KI206 VOR/loc/gs 066-3054-04 $350 VSI C661080-0101 - $50 Altimeter 22-374-B012 - $200 KMA24 audio panel - $150 Manifold and fuel pressure garage. 22-469-01A - $125 Attitude indicator 5000B-10 missing screw - $200 ADF loop antenna 4500 - $20 VHF com KY197 064-1021-05 - $375 Mac1700 nav/com 82-01445-008 - $475 KNS80 - $120
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The oil lines are fire sleeved and fresh from 2021. They are routed below the metal plate mounted near the bottom of the cowl area.
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That's something I have been curious about. I'd say it is. Yellow arc aside, my aircraft ranges in the top 91% to 98% of the 200hp cohort on Savvy with regards to high oil temp. I may have worded that wrong - it is at the hottest range of the cohort.
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Since this post, my A&P has flushed the cooler - found no concern or debris. He also tested the function of the vernatherm and that looked good. The oil lines are from 2021 and seem to be in good order. He did find one thing - I have the oil filter relocation STC. This leads to a connector being mounted to the back of the engine where multiple oil outflows exist. The incorrect gasket was present, blocking about 40% of the larger oil flow hole (pardon my lack of vocabulary on this). We are waiting for the replacement gasket to arrive.
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Hello! My CHTs and EGTs seem fine, though oil temp in cruise with cowl flaps open is around 224F and is around 228F with them closed. I've been looking at discussions on here for what to seek out. Called Robert Brown of LASAR and he advised that there should be a metal plate on the back side of my cowl-mounted oil cooler with 4 holes in it. He said the purpose is to slow down air flow. Is anyone familiar with this part? I don't have it on my plane and have not found the piece or drawings/photos online. Thanks!
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I'm not sufficiently handy to go it alone on something like that Bruce Jaeger himself came and installed the interior panels this past summer. He also reconditioned the upper panels.
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Good question. It is just a few inches off-center, relative to the yoke rod, so it is still comfortably in forward view. But I just got the plane out of the shop a few weeks ago so I haven't put a lot of time onto this avionics platform just yet, so I don't have a solid response for you at this time.
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I really don't follow. Matt was thrilled that it only took 3 weeks to apply the color. The airplane was at the shop for 10 or 11 weeks... Matt's work began once the airplane was already stripped, repaired, alodine'd, primer'd, and brought to base coat white. Matt worked right between white and the clear.
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Working out a possible static display agreement
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I'll be there Tues-Thurs with the plane, possibly longer!
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I don't know the difference (have not done a comparison), so I guess not
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Thanks! I have only flown this plane this week with the full package complete. I'll have to test that.
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Floor carpeting from SCS: black nylon, no ensolite backing Foot panel fabric from Douglass Fabrics: flyweight smoke carpet Baggage area, door jamb, and spar from Douglass Fabrics: fusion flint
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It sure is. The 650 probably would have fit and, if I did the 750, I could have done a couple of remote components to get it to fit... but they did not fit my budget.
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I wanted both a 650 and a 750, but was out of avionics budget by then, so I just went with the 355 instead of the 650 and/or 750.
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Hi, Ross! The pics with the new panel show brand new Cygnet yokes which are the same as found in many Barons and Bonanzas. They make an adaptor for the different rod size and my IA took the necessary actions for compliance. Yes, planning to sell anything that came out of the panel and the old yokes - but important to read the details about the potential crack in the left side Mooney yoke that came out (above). Do not yet have any testing plan in place to determine if the old left side yoke is airworthy.
