Will74

During the pre-buy I had a Mooney familiar mechanic look over the airplane. On the gear it only needed a little extra lube and a AD complied with on the Yokes. I had that done. The airplane has lived it’s entire life in the dry deserts of California in a hanger north east of LA. I do plan on purchasing the gear tools because I want to go over this plane in fine detail during the next 2 years. As far as my experience I am former military, GA mech and airline. I am almost a jack of all trades. I know heavy structures repair, engines, rigging, electrical ect. If I have a manual I can fight it out in time.

So I just purchased my new to me 1962 M20C from the original owner. I am a A&P and have been working on planes since 1994. I know that things need to be done to bring the aircraft to my liking and I just want to share and let you add your own input for comparison. -Mags are approx 75 hours till the 500hr IRAN. I am only going to do one the other will become a EMag. This is probably my #1 task. Next items I have yet to figure a order for. -Propeller 1500 hours on it. Will need a hub reseal and IRAN on hub. -Prop regulator, no leaks same age/time as prop. -Carburetor no idea on time still reviewing logs. -Alternator nearly 2000 hours on it, no issues but probably needs a IRAN I will add bearings replaced on that request too. -Engine 1900 hours on it I plan to run it on condition till it needs fixing. Not going to Euthanize a functional engine. just curious what other owners would do if this list was theirs.