Matthew P

Just listed a few items left over from upgrade if anyone is interested, go to advance search in Ebay and type in EMS_Pilot for seller

I got with the company, they put me in touch with the project manager, after 4 months of him saying he's checking into it, he ghosted me, won't return emails, phone calls or texts..

No but there is a guy that responded to this post that currently makes them, I'm going to have him make me a set when my plane gets back from paint

Do you have a part number for the Cessna flap gear

I sent a followup message to email John Smoker that they were taking orders and would run a batch as soon as tgey got 50 people willing to pay in advance...but no, Don never responded. Order directly through Lasar, contact John@lasar.com

What are your magneto timing set at...there is a SB out recommending going from 25 degree timing down to 20 degree timing, lowers CHTs and helps with engine start

Never thought about calling AOPA...thanks, will give them a call...

So, my aircraft falls under "antique" and therefore smaller letters are good to go, but once again, you go down the next table to "fixed wing aircraft" and it blankets 12" requirement without referencing antique aircraft..so the advisory doesn't seem to clarify anything...lol

So, if I go back to paragraph 45.22(b) and taking it as it says, there would be no reason to continue to read beyond 45.22(b) as it already stated that the smaller numbering is applicable to my SMALL, built more than 30 years ago aircraft...key wording in 45.22(b) stating SMALL U.S. registered aircraft...whereas 45.29 just states "An aircraft" which would lead me to believe ANY Non-small aircraft regardless of age if repainted unless exempted. Will be interesting to hear what the FSDO has to say if they respond..

Lol, when is the last time you've dealt with a FSDO I have an inquiry into the local FSDO...we'll see...

Thanks, that's the one that led me to believe that it would be ok...and the one that I'd like to rely upon...I appreciate your time and assistance. Merry Christmas matt

LOL, so are you saying that you believe that my 60 year old M20E has the option....I'm (unfortunately) thinking that once it goes into paint, regardless of age, that I'm stuck with the 12" Registration....wonder if they'd ever make an issue over it.. Unfortunately I'm not an original paint scheme or it probably wouldn't even be noticed.... § 45.29 Size of marks. (b) Height. Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this part, the nationality and registration marks must be of equal height and on- (1) Fixed-wing aircraft, must be at least 12 inches high, except that: (i) An aircraft displaying marks at least 2 inches high before November 1, 1981 and an aircraft manufactured after November 2, 1981, but before January 1, 1983, may display those marks until the aircraft is repainted or the marks are repainted, restored, or changed;

Aircraft currently in paint, wanting to go back to original size (smaller) registration number as opposed to 12". As I'm reading through the FARs it seems to indicate in one section that, due to the age of my aircraft, I can have the smaller registration numbers, but then the next section seems to say that retaining the smaller registration numbers don't apply IF I have the aircraft repainted....can anyone provide clarification. Primarily want the smaller registration numbers so it doesn't interfere with the paint scheme I'm wanting to go with, and I figure if I fly to the Bahamas, I'll buy some temporary 12" vinyl Numbers. TIA Matt

I'd go ahead and give them a call

I have the official drawings for the Mooney 3" Pedal Extensions but wanted to check to see if anyone on here has a set that they either never installed or removed before I go through having a set made. TIA V/r Matt