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  1. Parker_Woodruff
    Both Lycoming IO-360 engines I've owned (one on a C172 and one on an M20J) made an intermittent burbling sound after shutdown. I can't quantify your "whoosh" sound, but I think I heard something similar before.
  2. Parker_Woodruff
    I'll make ya a nice deal on an M20K that I logged about 120 hours in during 2012 and quite a few more this year - just got a May annual signoff at Maxwell. You won't have to sort out 5 years of cobwebs and you'll be up to 10,000 in less than 10 minutes. Who cares about the turbo when the fuel savings will quickly eclipse any marginal extra maintenance
  3. Parker_Woodruff
    Be careful when that temp reaches 104 degrees on a humid summer afternoon. It'll climb at gross, but not very well.
  4. Parker_Woodruff
    My schedule is wide open Monday thru Saturday (minus a few days I need to travel to Texas between now and early June). I'll send you a PM.
  5. Parker_Woodruff
    ...hopefully it'll be a job flying someone else's TBM.
  6. Parker_Woodruff
    The turbo will spoil you. Operated correctly, it will not require that much extra maintenance. It will give you significantly more capability and more options in your travel. I live at near sea level and still see significant advantage in time to climb, cruise speed, and getting up to smooth air and cooler temps in the summer.
  7. Parker_Woodruff
    What's your definition of "very successful" and "better managed"?
  8. Parker_Woodruff
    A detailed look at the logs and a good pre-purchase inspection is your best bet. Hopefully everyone's been honest and logged all repairs.
  9. Parker_Woodruff
    Get back on the saddle if you can. It isn't impossible to get insurance in these scenarios. As far as how the adjusters handle things, it sounds like this situation is a bit more complicated than normal.
  10. Parker_Woodruff
    Your best protection and defense is liability insurance with high limits (as high as available / makes sense for you). I carry a limit that includes passengers (no sublimit) well in excess of my plane's value and my net worth. The plane is registered in my name as I presently have no direct business use for it. I am reimbursed by my employer for mileage.
  11. Parker_Woodruff
    You probably have to pay a hefty premium to get a plane that's been flying at least 70 hours per year and has had some real maintenance. Many of these twins will never sell...
  12. Parker_Woodruff
    Nice new plane, Tom.
  13. Parker_Woodruff
    Fly it LOP as you're describing all day long. You might not even need to run that far (50dF) LOP at the higher altitudes.
  14. Parker_Woodruff
    Sounds like from this board and elsewhere there is nice chatter coming out of the factory. I haven't had any parts problems on my plane since I bought it in June 2011.
  15. Parker_Woodruff
    Power settings and fuel flows work out to basically be the same between the 252 and Encore since you're not using the extra 10 horsepower in cruise.
  16. Parker_Woodruff
    +1. I had mine delivered there from Arizona as part of my purchase agreement and I bought the owner an airline ticket back to his home. Do not skimp here. If they won't work with you on the prebuy, it's generally best to walk.
  17. Parker_Woodruff
    Is the full rich / Wide Open Throttle fuel flow of 26-27 gallons per hour at the airport elevation, or up at 5000'?
  18. Parker_Woodruff
    Just don't break down in Smithville, TN. The A&P is a good guy though. And it's pretty. Unless you're standing at that gas station/motel combo.
  19. Parker_Woodruff
    Phillips XC 20/50 plus Camguard.
  20. Parker_Woodruff
    I've got a nice one for sale! http://mooneyspace.com/topic/8835-for-sale-252-encore-conversion-in-annual-at-maxwell/
  21. Parker_Woodruff
    I typically stop at Bay Minette (1R8), but you might like KNEW if you're an Airboss member (fuel has a substantial discount for members). It's a bit more southerly and closer to your route.
  22. Parker_Woodruff
    Another recommendation for Phil at AVO...
  23. Parker_Woodruff
    That sounds exciting...
  24. Parker_Woodruff
    Jim, Do you know which year this became standard?
  25. Parker_Woodruff
    This is when cell phones are nice so that you can call Don Maxwell out from the shop and hand the key thru the pilot window.
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