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Where can I find the 2023 AD list and service bulletins? thanks!

just unscrew it, however, if my memory serves me still, it is spring-loaded as you lift it out.

When I was looking into changing the ignition switch, I learned that the switch Aircraft Spruce sells for Cessna's and Experimenter's, I think it is ACS(?), their mounting hole is a bit smaller. Making a plate and screwing it into the panel was more work than I wanted to do. I then thought about changing over to just a twist-type switch. Two issues presented themselves. 1. you can't hear the SOS before the starter engagement. 2. Since Mooney used a plastic overlay, the nut that tightens the switch has to be so tight it cuts into the overlay or you find yourself turning the entire switch before starter engagement. I took a switch apart to address the AD about if you can turn the key past the stop. What happens here is the grove edge breaks away and you get slop. A lot of used switches you find on Ebay have this issue. If you buy the rebuild kit, this issue is not addressed. So, to quote a famous person..."well, do you feel lucky?" You can pay for a new switch, and it hurts.... or take a chance with perhaps a 40 to 60-year-old switch that might work...for a while? I can almost guarantee you if the switch fails while you are away from your home airport the time delay and cost will be more than a new switch. The only thing you control in this situation is where you are going to spend your money. I am divorced...I feel your pain

thanks Hank, I'll begin the search!

Is there a drawing showing the locations of all the grease fittings on the landing gear?

The manual mentions once capacity falls below 85% on three tests, its time to replace. 5-0171.pdf

Thanks for the replies. The sag test will be part of my starting checklist going forward.

I have had my battery on a battery tender since it was new when in the hangar. The battery tender cost more than the battery back then. That was seven years ago and the battery really performs well when starting that difficult IO360 A1A engine after it has been at flight temperatures to this day. I've never had a battery last this long so I'm a bit nervous. Has anyone ever used a battery load tester to see how much capacity their battery still has after five or more years? Is it even a valid test to make? thanks!

The filters for the Brittain system can be any of the below Fram filters. The physical sizes are all the same, the filter media is the same. The difference is if there are clamps supplied, what type, and if the end is barbed or not. The G12 is just a filter, with no clamps or hose, and costs the most. These prices are current at Blain's Farm & Fleet. albert

Does anyone use an inner tube with a 70-degree stem on their main gear? Were you also able to keep the dust cover on without a conflict between the two? This would be the type of dust cover that uses only a center screw for attachment. thanks! albert

I'm shopping for advice about the digital torque gauge. I have and use the click type (boring), however lately I have had situations where a digital torque gauge would have lessened the strain and fun of owning a vintage Mooney. So, "What are ya'll using?" I mean, when your hands are up in the wheel bay elbows deep and you're too old and not as flexible to get your head up there too, wouldn't you like to have something that hums, vibrates, and rings when you approach and then hit your set value? Kidding aside, take a moment to brag about your tool.

Hopefully, this helps complete this thread, it’s been a good one. I received the spacers and felt the slop was too much for me. So, I placed an index mark on the edge of the spacer where the tape began and found out that 3 revolutions of 3M Super33 black tape (used also for the Britain servos) created a very snug fit. I inserted the spacer by twisting the spacer into the roller and then trimmed off the excess tape. I haven’t installed the rollers yet but look forward to the improvement.

Bushings can’t be bought in the correct length? This should work and you save shipping by buying both at the same time. Grangier p/n 3ZM99

I'd like to introduce a discussion on wheel bearing grease. Since Mooney began producing airplanes in the 1950's some items listed on the type certificate have changed, such as lubricants, i.e. fuel, oils, and grease types. I know some A&P/IA's would reference the maintenance manual as The Bible and not veer from it. However, in the case of wheel bearing grease, is there a modern performance grease that can be universally acknowledged by A&P/IA's as acceptable to use instead of the 70-year-old grease listed in the maintenance manual? A marine waterproof grease? grease tests 11 Best Marine Greases for Outboard Motors & Wheel Bearings (boatingbasicsonline.com) thanks! albert

Perhaps it is coupled with the autopilot?

For those who want to know more about all things Goodyear Tire. Aviation-Databook-2022.pdf (goodyearaviation.com) aviation-tire-care-2020.pdf (goodyearaviation.com) Tire Care & Maintenance Manual | Goodyear Aviation Tires

Lasar's part number for the seat roller. SEAT ROLLER - 140004-000* https://lasar.com/interior-hardware/seat-roller SEAT ROLLER - 140004-000* — LASAR

For a 65'E it shows, P/N 41-31-38, 600115-3. What is the difference between the -3 and -005? Does anyone have photos of the differences?

I am in a city-owned row hangar. The city wants me to show proof of insurance. A fellow pilot said something about the city wanting their name added should there be a claim. Is this normal? Is this something standard within the policy already? thanks!

Nice gust lock JNDZ, I'll have to make one. I made one just before leaving for OSH a few years back. I made it so it can lock the ailerons or all the controls. I made it so it would fit in an old bag chair bag. Improvements would be to make the lengths the same that capture the seat. I would also make the main length two different size diameters so it can be sleeved and pinned. This would allow a finer adjustment and make the system more compact. The photos explain everything.

Is the bracket slipping off the cam that adjusts the seat back angle? The bracket is worn from moving the seat fore/aft and using your hand on the upper part of the seat back to get in and out of the cabin. I made a small plate that attached to the seat back bracket that added thickness (1/8) at the contact point on the cam (where the wear is). You will have to drill and tap threads for it to hold. Use counter-sunk screws so the screws don't damage the seat bottom fabric as the seat back moves fore/aft. I tried JB Weld but the shear forces were too large and it separated so drilling and tapping the holes (3) were the way to go. OR, someone on this site makes a new cam. I'm not sure if a new bracket is also made.

I am the same as KSMoonic.

What year is your E? I guess I need to find out if the same generator was used on all variants of the I0360. If I can use this, what price do you have in mind? Core price is less than having a company like FedEx pack and ship it from CA to IL. thanks, albert

A few comments on what I learned when the disks were changed on my 65’E. 1. age of the disks(20+ years old) and assumed they were age hardened. 2. distance from prop tip to ground clearance assuming motor mounts are good. 3. make sure you have a drive pin (bolt) to align the nose gear assembly. This is a must.