rgaines

nice!!

I agree.  I will be around this and next weekend.  A friend of mine Tom Hodge has a Mooney and  is from Topeka.  We have talked about getting together as well.

Robert Gaines

Hanger c-15 KMKC

Yes - very. 

mine was about $7k for two sides. Included some avionics installation. It was a complete rewire. I did none of the work myself.  All done by Higginsville Avionics in Higginsville Missouri. 

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My Modification, paint and interior project is now complete.  Finally!

I Just replaced the tac.  Got one from Aircraft Spruce

I had mine recently painted at Mozleys at KOJC in Olathe Kansas. They did a good job for $8000

I recently reviewed Lycoming manuals on this issue and they do seem to look favorably on LOP operations.

I replaced mine about 3 months ago. The difference was about 1".  Hard to believe but they were dated 1975. 

I also sent you an e-mail.  Thanks in advance for the information and pictures.

Robert Gaines

If Lycoming actually concealed known defects do you really want tort reform?

First, tHe article did not state that the plane was overloaded. It stated the plane was near its maximum weight.

Second, the jury found that the crash was caused by a faulty carberator - therefore even if the plane was overloaded that possible fact did not cause the crash. 

Third, the jury apparenty found that Lycoming concealed a known defect. For the moment assume that Lycoming did conceal the defect. If this is true why ask for "tort reform" to protect Lycoming?

Finally, the court may reduce the jury award depending on the circumstances.

I would love to do this modification but there is no reasonably priced STC for this as far as I know.  I believe LASAR will modify the bench seat but it is around $1800 as I recall.

The alternator is better than the generator.  My battery remains fully charged now where before I always had a problem keeping it charged enough for winter starts.

here are some pictures of the Lasar mod after painting.

I suggest Mosleys in Olathe Kansas at OJC.  Excellent price and excellent work.

Robert Gaines

Thanks for the positive comments.  I am very pleased with the progress of this full modification.  It is costly but I have a very updated airplane.  I was very happy to find no rust or corrosion during this process - we performed the Mooney 208 service update and inspection.  Still waiting for the final interior installation.  Once it is completed I will post final pictures. 

Final paint - now ready for interior.

Very pleased

The paint is 97% done.  So I decided to post the recent progress. The Mozley Paint shop in Overland Park Kansas located at OJC did a great job.  White, with red and 2 shades of silver.  All panels were removed, including the 40 or so access panels, the gear doors, all the bottom panels, and all of the control surfaces were removed and separately sanded and painted with primer and paint.  New screws and a new N number.  Now for the interior shop next door and maybe by 2/1/2001 the plane will be ready. 

I did the 201 Lasar installation.  If you move various parts, including the brake fuel reservoir and the vacuum pressure regulator you can create a lot of ease of access.  I also did a complete panel modification before the window installation.  The instuments are easy to get to. There is no right answer between the lasar and SWTA, however the Lasar installation does look a lot better and there is no potential for water leaks (I had this problem when water got into my instruments with the old panel access).     

I was there in May.  Fort Pierce FBO had the lowest price gas and rented rafts fairly cheaply.  Turks and Caicos is very expensive to fill up so unless you are visiting try to stay away.  Bahamas very friendly, so is Monserrat and the lesser known islands.

Mozleys is doing a great job.  Here is his phone number 9137824468.  Tell him Robert Gaines sent you and ask him what he is charging to paint my Mooney. 

I always try to  preheat if temps are under 40F.  I understand it is recommended for temps under 50F.  I also have tanus engine heaters and they really help.  Just leave the plane plugged in until needed.   Starts now are much better with a alternator (instead of the generator) and a new model starter.  

I always try to  preheat if temps are under 40F.  I understand it is recommended for temps under 50F.  I also have tanus engine heaters and they really help.  Just leave the plane plugged in until needed.   Starts now are much better with a alternator (instead of the generator) and a new model starter.  

I just had my airplane modified by Raul Bueno. He has a hanger at East KC Airport about 5 miles east of independence missouri.  He worked on my plane for about 3 weeks. He did a great job and essentially installed most every mod available for my airplane, including the belly and 201 window.  He has all the tools and is an excellent sheet metal mechanic.

I highly recommend him.  Please respond and I will give you his information. If you like visit my posting in this forum. It shows his work and progress. 

At this time my airplane is in the paint shop at Johnson County Executive with Mozley's painting .  They also are doing an excellent job.

Robert Gaines