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I bought this from Aircraft Spruce and used it on my 1st engine when I didn’t fly for about 6 weeks due to rotator cuff surgery. I discovered later that the breather tube where the dry air is directed into has a “whistle slot” that probably let 90% of the dry air escape. You’d have to take the cowl off to cover it up. An excerpt from an edition of the Lycoming Flyer, entitled "The Whistle Slot", states:"Moisture is expelled from the engine crankcase through the breather tube which often extends through the bottom of the engine cowling into the air stream. Under very cold conditions, this moisture may freeze and continue a buildup of ice until the tube is completely blocked. It is normal practice for the airframe manufacturer to provide some means of preventing freeze-up of the crankcase breather tube. The breather tube may be insulated, it may be designed so the end is located in a hot area, it may be equipped with an electric heater, or it may incorporate a hole, notch or slot which is often called a "whistle slot." The operator of any aircraft should know which method is used for preventing freezing of the breather tube, and should insure that the configuration is maintained as specified by the airframe manufacturer. Because of its simplicity, the "whistle slot" is often used. Although the end of the tube may extend into the air stream, a notch or hole in the tube is located in a warm area near the engine where freezing is extremely unlikely. When a breather tube with whistle slot is changed, the new tube must be of the same design." I don’t know if that contributed to engine only getting to 1812 hours when it started making metal?

It’s only $$$$$$

My first few oil changes required several attempts to get the filter safety wire installed to an acceptable condition

Drain the oil while it’s hot. Come back the next day to change the oil filter

I would break it beyond repair trying step two. I’m impressed with your skills.

This is what I have now

Just a heater but seems to work well to circulate air

What is the purpose of the belly beacon with all the other lights? Front & rear position lights; nav & srobe on each wing; tail; taxi & landing on each wing.

Last year I replaced the wing and tail strobes/nav lights with Whelan Orion’s. I still have the original red belly flashing beacon (Whelan 90033) with the 150 watt quartz bulb. Passengers with better hearing than me complain about hearing a pulsing beep tone in the headsets. Is there a remedy for this, or a LED replacement?

I put this on the cabin floor in the winter. I leave the door cracked open enough for the cord https://www.amazon.com/GoldenRod-inch-Dehumidifier-5D-24-Dehumidifiers/dp/B005FRG03O

Having some weight in the baggage compartment improves cruise speed by several knots. I’ve started leaving the 30 lb. emergency kit back there. The extra weight is more than offset by the rearward CG shift.

What do you use to fall under the seat or into the trim wheel well if your pens are secure?

The ads popped up today. Must be time to send $ again. Done.

@dhawkes will make it like new again. He is a meticulous owner. Great to see you and meet you son Andrew. Looking forward to seeing your new panel

I see my addition skills have deteriorated since 1st grade. C model still wins

Upon further review, the J model has a few more (add 201 + MSE). Short bodies combined appear to be most produced

Mooney's first mid-bodied airframe was the F which was introduced at the end of the 1966MY (3 sold) and was likey Mooneys best selling aircraft of all time by production numbers. According to this source the C model was the most produced.

My J has a Boost Pump light in the annunciator panel. Bottom row on right.

From Tanis FAQ: Resistance heat cannot create moisture. Moisture is always present inside your engine and specifically within your oil. Use of our system will NOT result in corrosion because a Tanis preheat system keeps all of the metal parts that are above the oil level above “dew point” and as a result condensation cannot occur on these parts. Tanis preheat systems are not to be cycled on and off as this could cause the engine to go through “dew point” (timers and thermostats are not to be used).

Approaching right downwind to 32R at Boeing Field KBFI

I’ve been leaving mine plugged in. Tanis says it’s OK as well. With insulating cover over the cowl the entire engine compartment and engine stay comfortably warm. From FAQ on Tanis website Yes, Tanis preheat systems can be plugged in continuously.

My closest encounter was several years ago (pre-ADSB) on a right downwind to runway 16 at Friday Harbor, WA. I was mid-field at pattern altitude when I glimpsed a Cessna at my 9:00 o’clock which passed over me about 20 feet above. He (or she) busted right through the traffic pattern with no radio calls.

Thanks for the tip

Does that include new servos?