T. Peterson

Absolutely. Thanks

Ahh, I can see a difference in perception. And of course it leads me to a follow-on question. But first, in my question I assumed the scale under each wheel would be tilted at the same angle as the floor. Now if the scales themselves had shims on their respective low sides so that the scales were absolutely level even though the floor and therefore the airplane were tilted, would this eliminate a false reading?

This makes intuitive sense to me. I would think that a very slight slope ( say a quarter bubble on a level) would make no significant difference on weighing a Mooney, but full deflection of a bubble may affect the weight. Specifically could the OP’s 60 pounds be accounted for by a sloping hangar floor? Of course I understand all the other concerns such as fuel in the tank of the heavy side etc. I am just trying to get this straight in my head in layman terms.

What if you did the same test with two scales, one under each foot. Do you think the total would add up accurately assuming the high scale would show less than the low scale?

I always enjoy reading you technical guys, probably out of envy as I wish I was that technically astute. This little discussion has piqued my interest. This is my question: If your hangar floor had a six inch drop left to right or right to left, even though the whole airplane weighed the same as though level, would the low wheel weigh more than the high wheel?

You may feel foolish, but the rest of us just feel grateful you’re here. I am also thankful for the sobering reminder that even being careful may not be enough. No way you can be faulted for a grommet falling out!

I am missing something. Did you buy back your Mooney? if you did I sure understand why! That’s a gorgeous airplane!

Lol! Some have wondered that since hot air makes things go up, what holds Torrey down! Criticism accepted! But I still affirm my statements/quotes, to which I will add one more at which you may poke fun. “A man’s philosophy tends to be guided more by his morality than his intellect.”

It is obvious that tyranny is the rule of history and liberty the exception. What we have and have had in this great nation is an utter anomaly against the backdrop of history. Our forefathers warned us of the fragility of liberty exhorting that “eternal vigilance” is the price of retaining it. But now our youth are openly encouraged to despise their nation and they have done so in spades. I tremble for my country. I wholeheartedly agree, “There will come a time when they’re right.” Our issues stem from a spiritual void. There is no philosophical, economic, scientific or educational solution. Our heart is the issue.

Sounds like you are only interested in facts you find palatable and reserve the right to dismiss anything that contradicts your bias.

You’re not just a whistling Dixie! That was my biggest pain cuz the wire I was using was not strong enough and kept breaking. I just kept at it and eventually it worked. To have all the right parts, tools and accessories at hand is half the battle.

No doubt, but we have to be in Huntsville Alabama tomorrow for a family event and I don’t have time to drive. The very astute and kind hearted folks on this forum showed me how to properly accomplish the task. I had to laugh at my own ignorance and if you folks could have seen my wife and me valiantly struggling to get that tube, wire and all forced over the flanges I am quite sure you would have found it highly entertaining!

47 is still in service. Frogs have been eaten by the Osprey!

Hi Andy, Welcome aboard! I would not consider a turbo unless you’re routinely flying more than 400 miles. From the description of your mission I suggest a 201J. Others will eventually chime in with lots of suggestions. Carefully consider them all and you will make a good decision I’m sure. I too was a rotor head, USMC CH-46, 1982-1993. Semper Fi

Incredible work! Triple WOW!!

I finally finished my project. I did not start with any intention of replacing a Scat hose. My original intention was to replace the landing light lens and since I was going to do that I decided to change out the landing lights also. I would never have attempted it on my own but two things forced my hand: first the lens was so cracked that it was only held on by a couple of screws. Second, new one was quoted as 458 dollars and 493 respectively. I determined I was not paying that for a piece of plastic. So with the help of my dear wife we went to work and the pictures are the finished product. I had never even taken my cowl off as I was so afraid I would mess something up!…. And I haven’t flown it yet but hopefully the cowl doesn’t end up in someone’s backyard this coming Thursday!! Anyway, the pictures below are the finished product.

That’s beyond my pay grade. I put back what I took off, and once I learned how to “dress” a Scat Tube it went together much easier. I was able to put it back exactly how it came off and voila the cowling went back on correctly….or I think it did!! Lol!

Andy face timed me and showed me exactly how to do it which mirrors exactly what you say. I am grateful for all you guys and the job went much easier. It was still a bear attaching those black clamps, but at least I don’t have one left over! Proof of the pudding will be if the cowl fits. Wife is on her way to help me. As far as vent tubes behind the panel, that will be left to the pros!

Thank you so much! My wife and I worked our fingers to the bone forcing the hose wire and all over the flange! I just thought clamping the rubber would not be near strong enough and would just tear. Yes, you may all call me a doofus! I worked very hard yesterday to earn that title! I am back at the hangar to give it another whirl.

That’s hilarious!!

Okay, I think I get it. Neither the wire in the hose, nor the string is supposed to go over the flange! I had no idea! I assumed both had to go or the rubber would just tear. I guess not. So the wire is cut back and bent to keep it from poking through the rubber. That makes sense since it will be free to vibrate. By dressing the string is meant to also cut it back. With this new found information I am about to head to the hangar my head cold notwithstanding!

I probably should have said orange rubber tuby thing. From your comment I either have the wrong nomenclature or spelling or both!

“dress the inside of the tube”…. I have no idea what that means. I will ask my Bonanza mechanic friend. Wish he would have said something to me. I’m sure he knows I am over my head. I have a couple of trips before it goes to Maxwell in May. Hopefully I can get it rudimentarily fixed until then. So do you use that bent over piece to pull the rest over the flange? What does dressing the string mean?

There is a reason why I hate projects and fully intended to never work on my airplane. But I decowled the airplane to install a new landing light lens.(That’s another story, but in a nutshell I couldn’t fly the plane to my maintainer as the lens would never have stayed on the plane.) Anyway, as depicted in the picture I discovered a hole in the front scat hose. To what does the scat hose attach you may ask? It goes horizontally across the front of the engine from one aluminum thingy to another aluminum thingy. There were only 4 easily accessible clamps so how hard could it be? I got some hose from the Bonanza mechanic on the field who won’t touch a Mooney and went to work. I cut a piece the same length as the one I took off and then the fun began. Getting it over the aluminum thingy was next to impossible and in the attempt the durned end started to unravel forcing me to cut a little off. Eventually I prevailed as depicted in the top picture though the hose was so tight I couldn’t install the 2nd clamp. No big deal as it looked good and was nice and tight……except there was a very good reason for the longer hose and the 2nd clamp. I think the opening it left was to allow space for the right landing light. As you surmise I could not get the cowl on. So my plan now, is to go back later this afternoon, take my mess back off and try again. This time I will not pre cut the tube, and I will use dish soap to lubricate the ends. I will also use a vicegrip to pinch the black clamps and wire them closed before putting the little bolt through. My 64 year old fingers are not up to another marathon. After I attach 3 of the clamps moving right to left as looking at the picture, I will then cut the hose and hope I don’t screw it up attaching it to the other aluminum thingy. Of course I will probably get it easily attached only to discover I forgot to put the hose clamp on! At any rate if any of you have any suggestions or corrections I am all ears. Better yet, if any of you are in Ennis, Texas today I would love to meet you…..at my hangar! A word for those of you who enjoy working on your own airplane and find it enjoyable and rewarding, “May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits!”