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Is this why you don't recommend the black CAT? Felt some cold air blowing under the panel, found this nice gash in the duct. Will be removing, measuring and reaching out to @Gee Bee Aeroproducts for some SCAT.

It's taken a little to get the shop over to look and troubleshoot, and then more time for me to get out and test but happy to report it was an easy fix. They found a loose CPC connector within the area I circled in the picture. All is good and back to normal, thanks for the help!

I lucked out as it was only the roll pins that broke and needed replacing. Motor, shaft, and micro switches were all in great shape. They did have to tighten some hardware that loosened up and straighten the cowl flap actuator arm micro switch stops, but all is working well. He mentioned the new roll pins were loose in the holes so he safety wired them in place. Appreciate the help from the group and happy it was a relatively simple fix.

Thanks, sending photos and feedback to my mechanic. Big question is why did these shear in the first place so I'm sure he'll be looking into that.

Wonder if this is a better picture, guessing the hole in the shaft should be aligned with the hole in the bushing and a pin dropped through to secure it?

Drip from oil above thankfully.

Took a look today and not knowing what it looked like before, looks like the first photo is missing some nut/retainer. The metal which hits the limit switches seems like it's shifted towards the copilot side as when I go full closed, the metal comes nowhere close to the switch on the firewall side. Is my guess correct that there should be something here and if so is that the shearpin?

Thank you for that, would never have thought that would be part of the MEL. Still lots to learn about Mooney ownership, appreciate all the experience/wisdom you and the rest of the group have. Time to reread the POH.

Thanks for the help, will first see if I can locate the motor then see if I can locate a missing pin! As an aside, would people be hesitant to fly with cowl flaps closed in New England during the winter? Had a shorter flight planned for tomorrow, thinking I can regulate CHTs with mixture in the climb if they become an issue in freezing outside temps...

More things to break, more things to make, more things to sell.

Just had my audio panel static issue fixed (yet to be tested) and when I went to check on the plane I wanted to close the cowl flaps to preheat. Turned on the master, flipped the switch to the closed position, hear the motor humming, but no movement of the flaps. I can manually move the flaps up and down by pushing/pulling them and the flap indicator is also indicating with the changes. Any thoughts or other troubleshooting suggestions? There was a loose CPC connector on the pilot side that is suspected to be the issue for the panel static, I can't imagine messing with that could have caused an issue with the cowl flaps?

I've just started using the Hornet after using the electric heater with duct into the cowl flaps. I've used the hornet a few times, but much more convenient than what I was using before. Slips in through the air inlet (alternator belt side for my J) and sits right on top of the cylinder. Close up cowl flaps, insert plugs, and drape with a moving blanket. If I know I'm flying the next day, I'll turn it on the day before. If I don't fly, then it's still safe to keep it on as long as you want. You can also set the hornet on the cylinder right after shutdown, so no waiting for it to cool off. Now I use the old heater to preheat the cabin.

Funny as I had an issue Saturday that forced me back to the field after takeoff when I noticed the battery volts was flashing at me on my JPI700. Alternator was working but not charging the battery. Got back on the ground and found the annunciator panel breaker was popped, pushed it back in and battery started taking a charge again. Flew 3 more hours and no other issues.

I think they may have been a copy and paste issue with the description of this forum when it was created. Unless the majority of you are from Texas?

Another Connecticuter here out of KHFD. Looking forward to the group! Might be going to the Nantucket Christmas Stroll this Sunday, weather permitting. Anyone been before? https://christmasstroll.com/