Brian2034

2.125 diameter https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/2221/

Couple of parts I pulled a mold from and made new parts but you can see on the broken parts where I used foil tape, tongue depressors, hot glue , body filler but it gives and idea of what can be accomplished.

Simple process to repair plastic interior panels with epoxy resin and fibreglass cloth. I’ll post a couple pictures of a recent repair I just did on one of our aircraft. The before door image shows a piece missing and if you look closely you will see the plastic panel is actually cracked in a couple of places and the only thing holding the panel together is the door frame. The other interior trim piece was broken into three parts and the centre had a missing section that was long gone. I use EPOXY resin and fibreglass cloth usually 7781 from spruce but you can go to your local fibreglass shop a purchase a light weight glass cloth. Usually I hot glue the pieces back together and sometimes if the parts are really damaged I glue them to a board or the bench top with hot glue to hold them in place. Hot Glue the parts on the exterior side (the exposed side you see in the aircraft). For the missing areas use what ever you require to make the shape of the missing area. I use foil tape as my first alternative because you can rub a little mould release wax on the tape and the epoxy won’t stick to it. I’ve used cardboard, tape, plastic from containers, aluminum foil, believe it or not one of my best products for complicated shapes is PlayDo. What ever it takes to hold the shape required. Also I use epoxy resin over other resins because it adheres to the plastic better than vinyls or polyester. When the part cures you can touch up the front side with a little body filler or epoxy resin and q-cell mixture. Than off to the local auto store to pick up a spray can of whatever paint that matches the finish required.

That’s the screen I used in the 63C

Thank you 65 Mooney Pilot Looks like it’s just a simple repin to interchange a 76 /76A

I have a KT76A that’s questionable and was thinking of going with a AT165 that’s available but it’s labeled as a KT76 upgrade, not a A

Thank you, I’ve read that thread but it doesn’t tell me what I need.

Ancient history I know! Can one of our avionics gurus explain the difference between the 76 and the 76A transponder mounting tray/ back plate. I know the transponder is ancient and needs an upgrade into this century. But I'm just looking to get the Mooney up an flying this year and then decide on future updates.

I’m also leaning toward a darker grey and thinking vinyl wrap that way I can get the breaker labels and other items printed on the wrap.

Right side panel getting close just waiting for a usb outlet to finish. Any suggestions on panel finish Paint? Vinyl wrap?

Same here 10.5 iPad in my lap , I like the screen size and tried a couple different mounts and they always seemed to be blocking something important.

Yes might look for a radio with the glide slope indicator but for now I’ll cut the hole for the vor

Good idea for the cigarette lighter/ carbon monoxide detector unfortunately I removed the cigarette lighter from the panel and opted for a multi usb port for charging.

Also, went the old fashion way and decided to cut the panel manually!

No glideslope New co-pilot panel has plenty of space (see attached image) Only other item I’m waiting on is a usb charger port for the panel