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Never seen this before. Looked them up, only 12 made by the Wings Corp. It was certified.
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Mooney M20J fuel tank reseal with Monroy Long Range
Mcstealth replied to Ibra's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
If memory serves me correctly, there is a vent of some kind between the original and added tank that cannot be covered by sealant. Someone with more experience will be along soon to confirm or deny my thoughts. -
Dad talked a little about a redesign of the cowl in the works. Dad left Mooney in' 69-70, before the first bankruptcy, so I will say no to Lopresti coming up with the 201. Just an observation, nothing official.
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Any of you taxi your baby into the desert like that?
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Would love to know the back story on this.
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Geez. I havent had this many responses since I asked how to pronounce @carusoam? Thanks guys. I guess I need to modify my thought processes. It seems my logic is not baseless, but definitely not on the majority side. I did get quoted by a highly respected Mooney AP to fly himself to the plane and do the inspection. Almost double the cost of the Dugosh 100hr inspection though. I don't know. I've soured on the subject. Need a thicker skin I guess.
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What is that process please.?
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Maybe not one, but there are several to be researched and verified. The owner himself doesn’t know if they are complete. Just thinking out loud.
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@A64Pilot Yes I did make the drive. I did not let the cruddy home job, runs, drips, owner sprayed paint deter me. I negotiated a time to bring to Dugosh. One owner was okay with it, the other wasn't. These folks are warbird people and do their own work. I understand the reluctance. We agreed on the time and that I was paying and then they did the 180 on me. I guess I just got my feelings hurt. I can still make the drive again but at this point, I am not as trusting.
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Yes I have money in hand but didn’t think to put a deposit in their hands. In hindsight, I should have I guess. I'm not saying I couldn't do an "inspection", I wanted an experienced AP do it. No I didn't ask if a Dugosh AP would go to the plane. Didn't think I would need to. Live and learn.
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Six hour drive, one hour flight. I understand 64's logic, but I understand mine also. Dugosh has all the lists of SB's and such. The office goes thru the logs to find what has and hasn't been complied with. Dugosh is what, America's oldest MSC? They know where and how to find corrosion. We had a time set and they missed it by a week saying their annual wasn’t yet signed off. Then they got cold feet when Dugosh couldn't immediately put us in.
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Seller decided that he didn't want to bring the plane to Dugosh, offered to have his mechanics open up the plane for inspection in his hangar, but no borescope. Told me to fly Dugosh A/P's to him if I wanted to. Oh well. I am sure the plane will sell to someone not interested in a full inspection. Little sad as the bird clicked a lot of boxes. Life goes on. David
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This what inter-granual looks like?
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While I deal with the sites search function, could someone please give me the Cliff notes on the what, where, when, why and how to inspect a 56 year old Mooney for corrosion? Greatly appreciated in advance. David
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Maybe @AH-1 Cobra Pilot can model one?
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Had A&Ps replace intake gaskets and borescope
Mcstealth replied to phxcobraz's topic in General Mooney Talk
I still don't know what you meant by blobby? Don't get mad. -
That took guts!
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When they're asleep.
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Over 40 hrs in type lowers 9% IFR another 9% Commercial even more. Wings training also helps.
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That's why I used the word "if". I have no idea one way or the other.
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First I've heard of that. Thank you.
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Hmmm. If it is on the required equipment list, I would hesitate removing it just for the lawyer reasons. Thinking out loud, that is all.
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I looked a little cross-eyed at that statement also.
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I assume with full tanks?
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I would think Dugosh would have this CD? Don't assume?
