Matthew P

Yes, it is worth it, if you are on the fence, have them pre-run the wire and attach the bracket NOW so you can add it later...I even got the YAW damper servo. Once I rotate, engage YD and AP I don't have to mess with the constant changes to the pitch trim..buy once, cry once but yes, the pitch trim is worth the extra, IMO.

How do you replace this U-channel, there is no clearance between the vertical and horizontal surfaces

So, last weekend I replaces the wire running from the overhead to the outside airs scoop, whomever did it previously only had it to where the air scoop raised about 1/2 an inch and didn't allow for much airflow. Well, it opens up about 1.5 inches now and allows a bit better airflow but with the current interior vents it doesn't disperse the airflow very well...Just wanting to know what options might be out there to improve, not only the amount of air, but the displacement as well...I saw this picture in an older fourm but it didn't address the airflow, was just in with other pics that the OP did to his aircraft....any ideas? V/r Matt

Why not just go Basic Med then you don't have to worry about it?

No, on each end I had to coil the stainless steel cable so that on the vent end a small bolt with a cotter pin could go through it and on the knob side there is a small metal post that goes through the other end of the cable and is secured with the lock washer..will try to find pictures.

Sounds like your MSC is on OTA (On their azz) as they missed an AD or two. Might be time to find a reputable shop.

I just redid mine last weekend, my setup looks a little different than yours, I have a 65E, but at the scoop end was a pin that went through the cable end and on the knob end the wire wrapped around the post and was secured with a pressure fit washer...I ran new wire as well as mine would only open 1/2"

absolutely, the people there are GREAT, I just don't understand advertising products that they haven't carried in years and can't tell you if they will ever get them again, example: Wingtip fairings..

That's what we have been wanting and trying to do but unable to, also trying to buy what they advertise but don't have and unwilling to tell you if/when they will fet more.

Don't hold your breath, they haven't been able to manage the parts that they have listed on their website, I've gone to order parts that they show available on-line just to have them call to say they are no longer available OR tgey don't know if/when they will get more...yet they refuse to remove the pictures from their website...sounds good in theory but we will see...they are going through the process of trying to get the gearsets PMA'd so if that happens within 2 years it will be surprising, then they have to find a manufacturer of those gears plus the lead time...Mooney didn't care about the 60+ individuals ready to buy the parts or the 8 planes. That I know of that were AOG as a result of it...so we will see...might be one of those...too little too frigging late...hope I am dead wrong...

Don Maxwell repaired and heat treated mine, looks brand new and didn't cost an arm and a leg.

LOL, not if you look at how many items they have out of stock and don't know if they will ever get them again, i.e. wingtips

So, if you read the current reg on permanently disqualifying conditions, being prescribed ANY medications or diagnosis for ADHD is permanently disqualifying, there is NO timeline..if they have ever been diagnosed or prescribed meds for ADHD that's it..doesn't matter how old they were or how long ago it was......doesn't make it right, but right now, that's the way it is.

During your next annual, when you have the interior panels out, and relocate the battery to back to get you some working space...you have to access the screen from the right side...hopefully you have small hands or your wife does and doesn't mind helping

I went with the Cygnet for my M20E, they provide you with an example of the 337, cheaper than changing out the tubes and finding a J-yoke..very happy with mine. I also put the GI-275s and GFC-500 in my plane

Contact Don Maxwell, he has alternate part numbers, that he uses when fixing this issue.

We are only talking gearsets and what IS known is that Mooney has licensed them to LASAR...Mooney NEVER manufactured gear sets, however, Mooney is the agency that inspects/releases the gearsets provided by their 3rd party vendor...Now LASAR has the authority to do so...the rest of the agreement, outside of the gearsets, is a whole other topic.

That's kinda what they did when they sold the license rights to LASAR

So, my understanding is that the gear manufacturer is giving the following lead times... 12-18 months, they are trying to find a manufacturer that can do it sooner than that..HOWEVER, I would have already put in the min order (25 sets) to get the ball rolling because we may find ourselves 12-18 months down the road and be 12-18 months behind.

You could be emailing LASAR about it yourself...John@lasar.com

So, I think if everyone starts emailing/calling the MSC of your choice, or contact John Smoker at Lasar, maybe they will get moving on this, 60 (squeaky wheel) owners are better than the one.. John's email is John@lasar.com. I've sent off an email to Don asking if he's had a conversation with john regarding the gears, waiting to hear back.

So, got an email from LASAR, working on another route for the gears, no word back on 2nd bid or basic timeline, there are/were 60 individuals, not including any of the MSCs that are wanting gears..it's been very frustraiting indeed...

Thanks

I saw on the news that showed a picture of downtown Kerryville

Did Mooney survive the flooding in Kerryville