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Echo

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Echo last won the day on September 20 2023

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  1. Sorry this happened. Are you repairing? Either way I hope you are back in the air soon.
  2. You were looking to spend $80-85k as well as move down to a C Model. $60k for this plane, as equipped, is a very good price.
  3. I really hate to see this occur as it is so preventable. Just really glad he was able to survive the error. I put a totalizer in my plane and really value it, but I don't trust it with my life. I sump tanks/visually inspect quantity before and after each flight. This has served me well. I to have forgotten to modify totalizer after adding fuel. It is "easy to do". We are human and fallible. I also ensure that sumping doesn't result in a running leak by staying under wing and observing for a period after sumping. I NEVER trust the fuel gauges OR the totalizer. Visual inspection (even with Monroy) and sumping lets you know what amount of fuel MINIUMUM you have. I use this PLUS what I add as my quantity on board in each tank. Additional fuel is just a bonus and validated when I sump after the flight. Did this plane get totaled?
  4. Very nice of you to reply. My Mooney experience really has been wonderful. Scott
  5. Happy to report I finally got my Accu-Flite Brittain Directional Heading Bug installed in my Mooney. I had installed the rear controller and replaced old black tubing prior. The suggestion from fellow Mooney spacer to install by right knee was perfect location. Hardest part was finding the left right wires in the cockpit from the old system which are being used with the Accu-Flite. Looking forward to flight/function test.
  6. Wow. Face palm. No response from FAA until a new broadened AD?
  7. Wow. What a quagmire. Look forward to FAA reply to AOPA letter. The "cure" does appear to be worse than the "disease"...
  8. Lycoming is issuing an AD for "ALL" engines manufactured between January 2009 and February 2017. This is 16,000 effected engines. Apparently there have been multiple reports of connecting rod failure that led to serious engine issues and in-flight shutdowns! The AD will require regular oil inspections to check for bronze metal particles. If particles are found further checks of the rod bushings for damage or wear will be required. If found, parts must be replaced. Yikes. Hoping my engine (reman completed in 7/19 will NOT be imacted.
  9. You are awesome! Bought adel clamps and that spot was perfect. Neither the location or the clamps were obvious to me. Thanks for your input big time takair!! Scott
  10. I am having my Accu-Flite installed next week. Wondering (for those that have an Accu-Flite installed) Where did you mount the D.G. Adapter under the panel? Based on length of leads it would appear that pilot sidewall or pilot firewall mounting would be optimal to reach the DG. Thanks for any input. I replaced the tubing in the tailcone and got the servo control mounted. Putting your torso through the battery access hole and removing 60+ year old screws and tubing is a "sucky" (get it?) job.
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