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we will report again, that out Gill LT sealed batteries have really performed. Nearly 6 yrs and when recently removed they still passed the capacity tests. It is a shame that folks who have not used the new Gill LTs continue to bash them A person should be informed about current products to make such decisions. As to the draw on your battery, a simple test is to have a very good amp meter and measure the milliamps draw with nothing on in the aircraft. Clocks usually have an inline fuse in the tail section near the battery compartment Other sources can be a fuel totalizer such as a Shadin and other devices. Another test you could boost the battery and disconnect the wires at the terminals. A pain to do, but let the plane sit and then go back and see if there is a loss. I know of at least one person who does this if they are not going to fly for a few weeks. Just a few thoughts...

After 28++years of ownership, I agree!

A few hangars down from me, with bottom cowl off, I noticed the fasteners holes on the bottom of the cowl looked elongated and with little material left to the edge. The plane is an older M model. The fastener retaining rings not in place, thus the fastener pops out and one can see that the hole is now bigger. Issue appears to be sooner or latter the fastener will go thru the cowling hole, then not holding anything but remaining attached! Anyone know of a fix? Seems the area would need to cleaned of all the oil first, then would need to repair the entire bottom row Any thoughts I can pass on would be helpful

From AOPA Article There is some potential good news on the horizon for pilots. After months of close coordination with AOPA, AssuredPartners Aerospace, AOPA’s strategic insurance partner, has teamed with an A-rated aviation insurer that has pledged to explore options for pilots up to age 79. This development could provide more options to those who fly single-engine, piston-powered aircraft with fixed, retractable, or tailwheel gear configurations, and having six seats or fewer and with hull values as high as $500,000. BasicMed is also scheduled to be an approved underwriting element, giving some pilots potential relief from burdensome insurance-related medical requirements. This insurer will also offer potential coverage options for younger and newer pilots. “While general aviation has experienced a boon in this challenging year, reducing insurance pressures has always been on the front burner for AOPA,” said Baker. “We are excited about an opportunity to provide much-needed insurance relief to some pilots. This is an example of how we listen closely to our members and advocate on their behalf. We will continue to explore more options.” The present aviation insurance market has been hard on many in the industry. Aging GA pilots have been faced with fewer options, as insurers have been scrutinizing their underwriting criteria for pilots over the age of 65. While some pilots may be getting partial insurance relief, it’s important to note that this will not apply to all aviators. In addition, annual flight training or safety pilots may be required, depending upon the complexity of the insured aircraft. Hull deductibles also will increase with aircraft value. “This is a welcome change in the tight insurance market,” Baker said. “But there is more to be done. We continue to work with other underwriters to bring relief to more pilots.” “We’ve been working hard with AOPA to develop options for those pilots that are experiencing difficulty in finding necessary coverage and reasonable premiums,” said Bill Behan, AssuredPartners Aerospace CEO. “By bringing another choice to the table, we are aiming to allow more capable pilots to stay in the skies.” “They say age is just a number, and nowhere is that more applicable than in general aviation,” added Baker. “This is one step forward in having pilots judged by their abilities and experience, and not just their age.”

a quick followup to @carusoam Yes I can report my Gill Sealed LT batteries that I installed in June of 2015 continue to perform extremely well! The capacity test passes each time on both batteries. I am very pleased with the Gill Sealed LT batteries and have done yearly honest reports.

SKYVIEW HDX NOW APPROVED FOR PIPER SENECA - INCLUDING AUTOPILOT! Let us hope for the Mooney... “Dynon is thrilled to announce that the full SkyView HDX system - including twin-engine monitoring and two-axis autopilot - is now FAA approved for installation into most Piper Seneca aircraft. With this approval, Seneca owners are the first pilots that can install the complete suite of Dynon products into their twin-engine aircraft..... SkyView HDX is in a class by itself affordable and capable....

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Pictured below is the first Piper Comanche PA-24 s/n 001 It was manufactured in 1956, the A/W date 1962 It is the same plane pictured with the Mooney Discs ( Lord biscuits) The paper work shows it. But the factory changed them out a few months latter to oleo struts. My friend owns it and refurbished it over the last two years. He now owns two Comanche’s. He formally worked at the factory and really did a great job getting the plane back into the air Over the last few years I would assist him whenever I visited, it was ironic this post and pic occurred while I was here and watched #1 ( as we refer to it) fly! The first flight was last weekend, a flight I saw while visting Lock Haven PA The picture is from today...I should have snapped one last week while the fall folliage was flamming! An aside, for anyone looking for a scenic but somewhat tricky airport, KLHV Lock Haven is the place! The airport is right in the town, on the east side, between the mountain and the river. Friendly folks, the Piper Factory still stands as a repurposed building for other companies, but the Piper Museum remains in the final assembly area and is well worth visiting. Superb cuisine is a two block walk from the 09 threshold and the Piper Museum at The Village Tavern. An Italian family run restaurant run by Angela Kay Caprio. She makes homemade ravioli ( I pressed them closed with the fork several times this week) Homemade everything... including Braciole, soups, and even steaks, veal, burgers! If you do not wish to walk, the FBO will transport you for free and pick you up when ready, just a phone call away and a 5 minute ride at best. As long as Im mentioning Lock Haven, Sentimental Journey (in June) is an awesome fly in and get together (even if it is a Piper Flyin, Cubs mostly) always a few Mooneys will be seen on the field.

I suggest you tap on the motor and micro switch (limit switch) In my case, I did the above then spray the micro switch with a very good contact cleaner The switch and motor is easy to get at. If you need a need micro switch, the cost is under $60.00

Visited Santa Fe frequently the last several years. Used Aero Services for an avionics issue, they were very professional with good knowledge Also used Steve at Skyland also in Santa Fe. Very good mechanic Id recommend either one of these companies in Santa Fe

Came across this picture taken at the factory in September 1988 Most of the Mooney team is in the picture although Bill Wheat, Mike Miles, Bill Craig are not.... This is serial number 27-0001. N20XM

In most folks opinions who use electrical contact cleaners, a superb product is Caig Labs DeOxit D5 or D100L ( is 100% deoxidizer/cleaner) a little goes a long way It is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/CAIG-LABORATORIES-D100L-25C-Contact-Cleaner/dp/B0000YH6F8/ref=pd_sbs_267_4/132-3351496-1120008?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0000YH6F8&pd_rd_r=7bac1973-efde-4008-9101-87dd6463c0e7&pd_rd_w=mOsrM&pd_rd_wg=jXtKz&pf_rd_p=703f3758-d945-4136-8df6-a43d19d750d1&pf_rd_r=1JT1VEHK1TR3Z079DEQN&psc=1&refRID=1JT1VEHK1TR3Z079DEQN

Don Did you have similar issues? What was the cost of it? I believe its sealed and cannot be rebuilt?

On my recent flight, prior to take off I put in Right Rudder Trim (Take Off Position) I usually leave it in for the climb, upon reaching 15000 I attempted to put the rudder trim in a neutral (middle position) Nothing.. I rocked pushed the split rocker rudder switch also pulled the circuit breaker for the actuator and indicator a few times. Still nothing... Tried it a few times on the 3.5 hour flight Even rocked the rudder with controls On descent, I decided to try it again and it worked! On the ground it worked several times Today, decided to check it on the ground, it worked two times full deflection to Right then Left, then on Right it got “stuck again”. The actuator is located in the rear pilot side battery compartment. It is below the brake reservoir along the wall and more on the midline Has a microswitch attached Used a padded handle to a screw driver and tapped on the actuator, then it worked again multi times Has anyone else experienced any of these rudder trim issues? Not certain it is corrected, only time will tell.

My first post on the new Gill LT Sealed Battery 7243-14 was in June 2015 (it was in the Bravo Forum) These batteries perform extremely well and have provided me with excellent service. Far better than the wet G243 or the first Gill sealed battery. We gave reports on a yearly or so basis on that same post. Today (August 2020), the batteries are still installed in the aircraft, performing well on starts and capacity checks. Please keep in mind these are the 24 volt batteries, 14Ah sealed Gill LT. (7243-14) In my experience, Most 12 volt batteries will last and perform longer than the bigger 24 volt batteries. Thus far, I am pleased with the 24 volt Gill LT 7243-14 batteries. As a side note, Gill has introduced a new “super capacity” LT sealed 7243-16 battery (16Ah). I have no experience with the -16 (7243-16).

To the posts who ask No I do not work for Gill, never have worked for Gill. Just reporting my findings. In my case, The battery 7243, is sealed. The manifold or venting is only used since that is how the battery box tray is in the plane. What I do know is the life I have gotten out of my 7243 batteries Not sure why certain folks on this site need to disparage or question people who write an honest review? If folks like Concord use it, my experience w the NEW Gill Batteries has been superb. Just reporting... IF you have not had a new Gill Battery LT type you do not have the experience to judge. Certainly you can reflect on past products and make a judgement but you are not fully informed since you have not used the new product Lastly here is a great link to explain battery capacity. Jerry 5TJ is correct this will add to the discussion https://www.pveducation.org/pvcdrom/battery-characteristics/battery-capacity Happy flying to all

if you need a new battery after testing Best thing to do is buy a new Gill Battery 7035-28 if 12 Volt or 7243-14 if 24 volt The new sealed Gill Batteries truly perform and last unlike the old non sealed ones

Don and Irish Pilot Was your engine recently overhauled? If so by whom? I experienced similar readings: loss of oil pressure every 1000 feet, oil pressure reached the yellow 57psi at FL 130 We changed the spring and adjusted the nut. Like you have reported -it increases the oil pressure at sea level and while it gets you some additional psi it really does not solve the problem After spending a great deal of time w Lycoming and the engine OH shop I proved that earlier engines did Not lose oil pressure as one climbed. Proved by detailed pics and data. I have a direct reading (analog) Scott gauge and the usual ships oil pressure transducer driven gauge Thus an argument that it was an indicator issue was not valid You can have analog or digital, the oil pressure should Not be in the yellow. In the end, Lycoming determined that the wet heads on the AF1B do not do well with the new parabolic Tappets/lifters Engine removed and brought back to the shop, old style tappets/lifters installed. Problem solved I can climb from sea level to FL240 and my oil pressure does not indicate in the yellow, clearly in the green, Oil pressure loss on climb is minimal as it was in previous engines Lastly, setting the density altitude controller should be done by the approved procedure noted by Lycoming. While I personally saw Mooney set it up without the thermocouple, it can be done but one needs experience and must factor in ambient field temp etc.

Just wondering... While the C2V3 appears to be the one to use What makes it different than Mothers at $17.23 at Walmart or an auto store? https://mothers.com/products/cmx-ceramic-spray-coating-01024 or any of these tested and top rated sprays? Which are less than the Mothers cost above... https://www.autoguide.com/top-10-best-ceramic-coatings-and-detailing-products

the Lycoming factory in Williamsport is shut down for three weeks and may be extended This could add to the wait

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Without any reservation, use the new sealed Gill 7243-14 We have used this new Gill sealed battery and have had great success with it over 4 years now. We reported on it when the battery came out and made annual reports see Battery Power -the new Gill sealed battery 7243-14 (post made in 2015) Please note the forum here seems to not like Gill Batteries Perhaps based on the old wet Gill Battery Not certain how many have tried the new sealed 7243s They have great cranking power and have stood up to hot and cold weather starts