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It takes a long time because the nuts are captured and they all need to be loosened / tightened simultaneously or what looks like 1/4 - 1/2 turn at a time. Watching your A&P diligently mount or dismount a prop will drive you and him crazy at the same time... -a-

Do you have the simple Alcor single EGT gauge? This is my favorite instrument. It requires no electricity to operate, only the voltage generated by the thermo-couple itself. Unfortunately, it does not come with enough strength to register the needle sometimes. Or, the range that it is operating in falls off the scale. Fortunately, there is a simple remedy and it is nearly readily accessable. At the back of the instrument is a simple screw adjustment that allows for scale adjustment or exercise. In the event that the gauge has gotten "rusty" exercise the screw. In the event that the colder temperature has made the needle fall off the scale, make an adjustment.... Then purchase a JPI..... -a-

JL, Very interesting piece on quick drains. There are new versions of the quick drain vs. the old style. The new ones are machined and appear to be precision made. It appears that 1/4 turn with a locking device operates the valve. The old ones are stamped and held in place with a spring. My O -360 quick drain always had a drop of oil hanging from it. I was studying quick drains to see what I would replace it with. Never got there though.... http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safOilDrainValves.php It looks like a good idea to have help selecting the proper one.... -a-

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Linden, NJ is west of staten Island, NY. South of Newark, NJ. You were treated with east of Staten Island attitude, but you were actually west of Staten Island. Welcome to Jersey, George... -a-

If you want to extend the range from 720 to 760 channels http://www.kingsavionics.com/news/radio_range.html "For years, most nav/comm radios in general aviation aircraft had 720 channels, which were sufficient for most users at the time. But today most new sets come with 760 comm channels, which increases the comm frequency range from 135.975 mhz to 136.975 mhz." -a-

"if I'm tuning in 122.97 on my radio I'm actually tuning in 122.975" - Sven Yes, 122.97 = 122.975 (there is no 122.970 = .025 channel spacing) Like wise 122.92 = 122.925 (there is no 122.920) Picture of modern radio.... 2 decimal points in the comm field. Actually goes out three decimal places in frequency selection. 122.70 = 122.700 122.72 = 122.725 122.75 = 122.750 122.77 = 122.775 122.80 = 122.800 Tuning: Big knob, changes left side of the decimal point Small knob, changes first number on the right side of the decimal point. Pull small knob out, to get the last digit properly. The hidden digit is just assumed by the tuner. See the next list for radios that were obsoleted by the 720 channel rule. Note that the KX-170 and KX-170A are on the list, But the KX-170B is not on the list. Bendix / King / Allied Radios that did not make the cut.... Allied Signal Commercial Avionics System (formerly Bendix/King). Models: KX 100, KX 100A, KX 110, KX 120, KX 130, KX 150, KX 150A, KX 150B, KX 160, KX 160-1, KY 90, KY 90A, KY 95, RT-221, RT-221A-14, RT-221A-28, RT-221AE-14, RT-221AE-28, RT-241A, 350A1, 350B1, 351A, 351AE, 351B, 351BE, TA18BB-1, TA18C-1, TA20-A-1A, TA20-B-1A, TA21-A-1, TA22A, TA22B. (Note: King KX 170, KX 170A, KX 175, KX 175A and KY 195 can be upgraded to meet the new frequency tolerance, but they will remain 360-channel radios. Cost of upgrade set at $322 for parts plus 3 - 4 hours labor). I believe the KX 170B is the modern version Comm frequencies go from VORs operate within the 108.0 to 117.95 MHz localizer transmitter operates on one of 40 ILS channels within the frequency range of 108.10 to 111.95 MHz. ILS / GS frequency pairs... TBL 1-1-4 Frequency Pairs Allocated for ILS Localizer MHz Glide Slope 108.10 334.70 108.15 334.55 108.3 334.10 108.35 333.95 108.5 329.90 108.55 329.75 108.7 330.50 108.75 330.35 108.9 329.30 108.95 329.15 109.1 331.40 109.15 331.25 109.3 332.00 109.35 331.85 109.50 332.60 109.55 332.45 109.70 333.20 109.75 333.05 109.90 333.80 109.95 333.65 110.1 334.40 110.15 334.25 110.3 335.00 110.35 334.85 110.5 329.60 110.55 329.45 110.70 330.20 110.75 330.05 110.90 330.80 110.95 330.65 111.10 331.70 111.15 331.55 111.30 332.30 111.35 332.15 111.50 332.9 111.55 332.75 111.70 333.5 111.75 333.35 111.90 331.1 111.95 330.95

When you cleared it, did you stay lean while on the ground? or did you push the mixture back in? O-360 or IO-360? (O more likely to fowl than IO) Left mag or right mag? (Engine monitor to help Identify actual cylinder?) Lower plugs are more likely to fowl with lead deposits. Large lead deposits are hard to get rid of without pulling the plug. Pulling the plugs is not so hard. Look for lead or oily plug. (be ready with crush washers, torque wrench, and never seize) How old are the ignition wires? Following the procedure you outlined above, typically cleared my O-360 in a couple of minutes. When I had a roughness that would not go away, I had the ignition wires replaced with good results. Key thing here is to KNOW that it is a fowled plug and not something else. Spark plugs are on the list of things you can do yourself (if you are familiar). Consult your A&P if you are not. -a-

Clarence, I can't think of anything more important, and less discussed than sticky/stuck valves. Especially on on a four cyllinder engine during departure.... -a-

As of January 1, 1997, VHF aircraft radios with 50 kHz channel spacing (usually called 360-channel radios) may no longer be used to transmit. New or replacement VHF aircraft radios must have been type accepted by the FCC as meeting the required frequency tolerance of .003 percent. Channel spacing and frequency tolerance specifications for a specific radio may be found by consulting the user's manual for the unit, by contacting the manufacturer (listed at the end of this topic sheet), or by consulting a local aircraft radio dealer or repair shop. For now, the best advice is: Placard the communications radio "do not use to transmit" or remove it from the aircraft. http://www.aopa.org/members/files/topics/radio.html You can listen to them, but you are not allowed to transmit on them. With the very old technology, they bleed over on the neighboring channels when you transmit. The manufacturers were pretty smart, back in the day, offering slide in replacements for whatever you have. Sometimes the letter R appears in the model name of the radio indicating this type of "replacement". 10years ago I changed out a Narco COM radio this way. -a-

Missile, M20R, M20S, - Six Cyllinders, No Turbo, room for 4 - Often under 150k Speed / efficiency compromise - somewhere between M20J and M20M (or rocket, M20M, turbo) -a-

I used WD40 for cleaning up and around the belly panel interiors and inspection panels. Seemed to be gentle enough without long lasting effects. Light dirt has a tendency to stick with some oil residue on everything. Maguire's Soap and water works pretty well also. Probably can't paint over either of these though..... -a-

You mentioned in one of the threads that you simply connected a few wires between the two devices and told each device what to expect from the other devices. Is it possible... It seems that when these devices were new, there was intention of the original manufacturers to connect the full automation of the 530W, gpss and the A/P. Unfortunately, the complete system was not ready at the time of the construction of your hull. Over time, the hardware and/or operating systems were updated and the final capability has been put in place. Sounds like the go around feature is a relic to the way the hardware was originally installed and not so much how it operates today?

JRob, Congratulations on your accomplishment. Did someone cut the tail off your shirt? Keep in mind, you may still be in the running to win "earliest to Mooney ownership" http://www.mooneyspace.com/index.cfm?mainaction=posts&forumid=1&threadid=1558 For many of us, it is just too late..... Best regards, -a-

Just for thought... [1] A gear pump provides the pressure for oil to fill the pistons that open the blade angle when commanded by the prop speed govenor. [2] The govenor gives this command based on position of the prop speed (blue) knob. [3] There is a particular time when a large amount of pressure is required to make a significant adjustment to blade angle. This occurs during the run-up exercise. Testing the prop speed govenor at high rpm on the ground can put a fair amount of pressure on these seals. Some people during the run-up make three large adjustments to this knob looking for rpm change, oil pressure drop, manifold pressure change. This exercise also exchanges oil in the prop system with warm oil from the oil pan. Recommendation: Clean your prop. Go do a run-up, test the govenor as indicated in the POH, Taxi back and take a look. If it is leaking oil at the seals, it will stain the back of the prop. Other people, lightly make the test of the govenor. They seem to know something about seal preservation. My experience: The failed govenor/system in my M20C failed in the high RPM mode. Most Mooneys, on failure go to high rpm. (Mooney Missiles go the other way). Testing the govenor is good, if it fails, it will still allow safe take-off and landing. "Over testing" the govenor / system may lead to seal leakage (This statement is up for debate and may not be factual). Keep in mind, the oil that leaves the system is precious. This is the oil that lubricates the engine. If there is a significant leak, it could potentially drain the life-blood from your engine and put it all over your windshield. Other issues for debate have been how to store the prop, either vertical or horizontal. Seals have been suspected of drying out if you leave one vertical. I am not so much a believer in this theory. With a three bladed prop, one is going to be more vertical than the others.....When you store the prop horizontally, someone will walk into it during the pre-flight. Just for thoughts, -a-

All great points. Things like this do get done at least one way that I know of. "Pork Barrel Spending" -a-

I like the rounded window look. It is typical modern automotive. While looking for an M20J, I specifically was looking for models with rounded windows or newer. I would not have changed my rectangular windows. It is not so much about the windows as much as all of the other features and updates that came at the same time. On the other hand, When you are in the business of being an aircraft mechanic, update and upgrade until it is a modern missile. Rounded windows on the outside do not need to be matched with rounded plastic on the inside on the same day. For the most part, the old plastic on the interior of the rectangular windows does not match their windows all that well after many years either. My thoughts...., -a-

I am partial to the brands that I have had good success with. Call it brand loyalty. I would stay with JPI. What I am looking for in an engine / system analyzer [1] High resolution. Lots of data on one screen. [2] Failures / out of normal range, pointed out by alarms. [3] Fuel level, fuel flow, time/distance/fuel to airport. Everything / anything to keep me from running out of fuel. Since alarms will point out most urgent issues, being on the right side of the panel and not regularly scanned is not so important to me. However, I have no plan to upgrade in the near future.

Don't forget your Mooney Ambassador T-Shirts..... (see mooneygirl for details) Share the passion. If MAPA didn't have what you are looking for, you might speak with Lela and let her know what you are thinking. I am thinking, If Mapa doesn't have it, you will be making one-off's at a higher price for yourself. I checked Sportys.com. The only Mooney inventory I could find was a hat. It was not as nice as what MAPA has...... http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12608 You can get it gift wrapped for an additional $8.00. On further review, I found the 1970's tie that would go well with an M20C....... http://sportys.com/PilotShop/product/12265 -a-

I'd pay extra for the return of Meigs. For years I would visit McCormick Center for trade-shows (left side of the photo) and watch airplanes come and go. The airport closed before I was able to fly myself out there. I first simulated flight into Meigs in 1986, my first version of microsoft flight simulator for the PC. Monochrome screen and wire outlines of the runway and a few buildings. When I visited Chicago last year, the airport buildings were still there, but all of the paved surfaces have been turned into soggy grass fields. The island is desolate, there are two or three people at any one time using it (walking on trails or jogging). Meanwhile at the other end of the island, and nearby, are Soldier field (Bears), Shedd aquarium, Museum of Natural History and Millenium park. All of which are full up with people. Turning the airport into a park seemed like a good idea. It just didn't work as planned. Unbuild it, and no one will come. Maybe this could be one of the President's shovel ready projects!!! Just one opinion.... -a-

Mike, That bracket looks like you can seat the window up into it. Are there no screw holes for the window at the top? -a-

Nicholas, I look forward to your pictures. Consider using the photo galleries option at the top of the page. It is much easier than trying to load any other way..... Best regards, -a-

Roundout... O 219 was indicating a 530 Waas and KFC 225 on this other thread that seem to start at the same time.... http://www.mooneyspace.com/index.cfm?mainaction=posts&forumid=3&threadid=1585

"put an ad on T-A-P this week and received a full price offer the very first day. A successful pre-buy has been done and it goes away on Thursday." Green shoots have arrived in the aviation market.......? -a-

Some ideas to consider...... Wentworth http://www.wentworthaircraft.com/airframe_%20parts.html The last line on the list caught my attention for Luca... If the M20 has the common parts of an M20 A,B,C,D,E,F he may be in luck. How many M20s are there? Doors Windows Landing Gear Ailerons Flaps Elevators Rudders Stabilizers Complete wing and tail sections Seats, Seat Tracks, and Seat Belts. Recommend: Check inventory with Wentworth or other similar source, then check with Don Maxwell, Lasar or other similar source for advice on appropriateness of fit. Seats and Seat Track are critical devices that probably need to be the right part number for the right installation (according to FAA guidelines). I only have part numbers for the M20C. I am sure a parts book is available for the M20. Happy hunting. 100# GW gain would probably be huge for the smaller engined (150hp?) M20... -a-