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Tim-37419

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  1. This was all I needed to know - This AC is not mandatory and does not constitute a regulation.
  2. I do have a bit of play in the trim wheel now that I know it’s not supposed to be there it will annoy me until I fix it :-).
  3. Success! Removed the rectangular access panel took out the top two cloth sleeve screws, I couldn’t get to the bottom two. Jack screw looked dry but not 30 years neglected dry. greased it up and sprayed the bearing or maybe it was some sort of sleeve that goes through the bulkhead with tri flow. run the trim full up and full down twice reapplied grease ran the trim again reinstalled cloth sleeve. Definite anxiety over dropping the tiny screws but didn’t happen. Helps to have slightly magnetized screwdriver. reinstall panel clean up treat myself to fast food lunch thats a great day. I took a few photos for Rob that I will post later. Thank you to all who chimed in.
  4. Will do @rturbett I found the answer to my cloth sleeve question in a thread titled “68 M20C trim jack screw cover” In a nutshell, yes it’s removable but no, I should not expect to find an OTS replacement.
  5. Not making much progress other than emptying my can of trilube. I have not yet removed the belly plate but everything I’ve inspected has the appearance of being maintained (ie greased). I am not washing away grease with trilube btw. I did notice the chain on the trim wheel as a bit of slack (which I would expect) but the chain on the electric trim motor in the tailcone is very tight. I checked the service manual, I can’t find anything more specific than “re-tension drive chain” Does anyone know if the chain should be tight or have a bit of slack like pretty much any other chain drive I’ve ever seen? Also, is the aft jackscrew inside a cloth sleeve at a rearward bulkhead behind an access panel? Not sure how to get in the sleeve and I do not want to tear a 30 yr old sleeve that I probably can’t replace.
  6. At which point you will get very hungry
  7. From one of the EAA chapter newsletters I get. This is my favorite:
  8. @larryb - could you help me find that in the IPC? I searched section 27 but came up dry. I'm 180lbs, can I lay in the tailcone? I'm assuming the bearing is way back there somewhere.
  9. Yep, I do have a BK AP. Thank you all for the tips. I have my marching orders.
  10. The cost of annual maintenance thread triggered a thought for me. During the cold snap, my trim was so stiff that I immediately landed. To adjust the trim I needed to hit the switch and turn the wheel. It seems cold soaked below freezing is when it gets bad. Non freezing cold to include entering below freezing temps at altitude is fine. I found some old threads that implied it's not uncommon and something to keep in mind of you live up north. Should I give the squawk to my A&P during annual? The shop is not a MSC and I want to avoid them fixing something that isn't fixable (and then me paying for it) Thx!
  11. @anthonydesmet page 2 is traffic and weather, page 3 is SVT, I think you are right - you have lost your unlocks.
  12. You bought a forklift? sorry, couldn’t resist.
  13. @Tony Hoffman that little piece on the end won’t fit our planes. Sidewinder may sell the Mooney adapter separately, not entirely sure. Anyway, they are great (I have one) and your price is fair. Good luck with the sale.
  14. Who says a radio can’t be sexy? But I think a LHS is my next investment. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/721525/?utm_source=Americas&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=en-US Delivery%2C GLOBAL-AVN-ANMT-MCJT66092-GNC215GTR205Announcement
  15. As the OP and sub 200hr Mooney driver I want to thank everyone for very interesting and informative responses.
  16. If this is old news, tell me and I'll delete the thread. Will the owner of N5842Q step forward and bow for an incredible slip? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyEIMDgDYWs
  17. If your seats are also vertically adjustable, fiddle with that as well. I think I make mine higher when taking them out.
  18. Precisely. I actually put my key in the hatch lock after every flight so I can’t miss checking it.
  19. Every time I get a new one in the mail, I get a flashback to 1983. I'm sure people want it though, otherwise their CFO would take that cost out of the business.
  20. I’m finishing up my instrument rating at Dalton which is Joey Cole’s place and just wanted to say how nice it is to go there and always see other Mooneys.
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