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I would second the motion for Rudy Aircraft Instruments.

That looks like a nice product but Aero Mods in Co dissolved back in 1996; hopefully some on has one laying around in a hanger for you. David

Interested to hear you opinion on install and function.

Rags: They've been showing "sold out" for a while but after I called and spoke to them they had four on hand and changed the quantity on line. It's a miracle! Thanks,

Hello: I am trying to locate bushings for the gear door hinges for my M20F. The part number in the book shows 914020-35; unfortunately I can not find them anywhere. Would any of you Mooney aficionados know where to find them, close proximity or dimensions? I would really not like to run a bolt through them like one of the past owners did. Any helpful information would be appreciated. David

Thanks.

Are the AC 100 servos digital?

I received the Engineering bill from Mooney a few days ago, it was $1034 or within a $1 or two, for the engineering document issued through Mooney and approved by the FAA. It is very similar to Grant's pics plus there is a change in a floor support brace from Mooney and the bill for that part was about $75. So as what was mentioned before the price may very depending on what you can purchase the actuator and associated parts for. I would also recommend sending your "new" actuator off to LASAR and have it serviced by them if you choose to do this. The price is $450 for them to inspect it and service it. If it needs other things then you would have to figure that out with them. My A&P and I came to the decision to do this while there was no answer to the gear problem, maybe the solution is good, we'll see. I hope it is for those who chose that route. I like the fact that my gear actuator is very solid and doesn't have issues with finding parts or have to get it inspected every 200 hours incurring more time and money for inspections. If you decide to go the route I did contact support@mooney.com. I'm glad to let you know that the folks at Mooney are working to help the Mooney owners solve some of the issues we have with our airplanes. I'm grateful for Frank and Kevin's support to get this accomplished for my needs and those of our community. Good Luck

Looks good. I got the the accessories from BAS as well.

Yes, it does. Plus there are a few other parts you might need. As I said we are not finished yet but there is hope for those who choose to go this route. I can see the light growing larger at the end of the tunnel.

Well, I sure didn't buy brand new; I bought everything associated with the retract system that could be unbolted, from a K model from BAS in Greeley CO, it was a bit more than $5K delivered but has everything associated electronically and mechanically. Plus pay Mooney for engineering documents and review, plus pay my A&P to install. The install isn't finished yet so there is not a final number at this point.

I know this was touched on briefly by a DER for gears post but not specifically the path I took . My gears were not quite on their last leg but well used as the actuator motor was as well; so my A&P and I asked the engineers at Mooney if it was possible to engineer or draw engineering plans to install the whole electric gear retraction assembly including emergency gear extension from a model J/K or later for my F model. In our thought process this would eliminate the emergency hand crank and clutch, the inevitable gear replacement issue and the frequent inspection requirements of my F model. Similar to a DER this is not a group endeavor because it is based on each model type and is assigned to each aircraft serial number. The FAA had to approve and reissue the emergency extension section my of my specific Operators Manual. But having said that the ground work has been laid for a "better" retract system for our "vintage" Mooneys by Mooney. The process did take a bit of time and of course money, I did purchase a very nice entire gear retraction system out of K model and had to pay for Mooney's time and effort as well. So I'm not sure if this an answer to everyone's issues but I really think it will work well for we Vintage Mooney owners moving forward. I have to thank my A&P and the two gentlemen in Engineering at Mooney that helped us get things moving forward and through the finish line of Mooney and FAA approval. Now it is out with the old and in with the newer system.

Beegles Aircraft Service, BAS, has quite a few in CO. David

I sent my old nose truss along with the other parts listed above to be cores or be rebuilt by LASAR. The first nose truss was a dimension/jig or human error issue. They then sent another to replace it; the second parts was correct but then the email about the paperwork issue(s) was sent. LASAR paid for the parts to be shipped both ways. Sorry, it was a bit confusing.

From what I understand there was a missed signature(s) on documentation and they needed to be inspected so the parts could become "air worthy". I don't know all the details but my parts had to go back be inspected, none were defective, and a new yellow card issued with the parts. It seems to have been a documentation issue.