Larry

Consider adjusting the cowl flaps so they are open 1/2" when you close them. You'll get better air flow and according to a Mooney test pilot a very small increase in speed (1-2 kts).

Just for reference, I had Topgun replace my Plessey actuator in 2016 with a rebuilt actuator. I went back to that invoice and part #M20-282-001 No-back spring kit was priced at $802.50. Larry

For those in California, you can order through the Forensics website/s with free shipping.

I second the suggestion to read John Deakin's articles. They're informative and entertaining. Larry

When you are looking at a "freshly overhauled" prop, dig a little deeper. Check to see how many times it has been overhauled and what shop did the last OH. Each time it is overhauled, you lose some of the blade due to re-contouring. Just like engines, there are good OH and some that are marginal. You would hate to get a different prop only have the next prop shop tell you that the blades need to be replaced.

Skip Thanks for the info, I ordered it this afternoon. As they say, start with the cheap things. Larry

I called Don Maxwell to see if this sounded like a failure mode of the regulator and to have him repair it. His recommendation was to replace the diode that goes from the F1 to ground as it's probably bad. He said that it's probably getting an occasional spike which is tripping the breaker. I've looked through the parts manual and don't see a callout for the diode. I'll check the schematic for my plane, but I don't have the paper version, so it always takes twice as long with the digital version.

Lee - It has always tripped during level flight. Last time it was 30 min after take-off. Larry

I have a 90J (24 volt) with a 400 hour Lycoming reman which included a new alternator. Starting 25-30 hours ago, I will get a field C/B trip every 8-10 hours. After 1 reset it will not trip for 4-10 hours. At annual, the field switch wires were checked and sprayed with contact cleaner, the field wire and T2 wires at the alternator were replaced. They looked fine, but everything was opened..... Yesterday, about 6-7 hours after annual, the field CB tripped again. Tomorrow, I'm checking the regulator and master switch wire connections. Any suggestions?

Is your original regulator one that Don Maxwell will repair/IRAN? It may be worth a call.

DO NOT blow directly in the pitot tube. Someone passing by might get the wrong idea how much you love your Mooney!

1500 hours. How many of those 1500 hours are in a plane with an autopilot? Many "trainers" today have a G1000 and thus an autopilot. How much time in the 121 sim is spent hand flying? We start a lot of pilots in advanced trainers, now we expect them to develop hand flying skills, particularly IFR.

No pics. It's two round plates, one with a pin, the other with a machined arc slot. The pin rides in the slot to stop the arm at each end. One of the plates has a stud welded in the center. The armrest is bolted to the plate. The problem with mine was the threaded stud broke at the plate. I had a shop weld a new stud in and it was good to go. If you remove the cover at the side of the armrest closest to the co-pilots seat, you can access the bolt. Once you remove the bolt, it should be obvious what the issue is.

Those that have used the %-1792 mentioned above. Does it sit flush to the wing? The drawing shows a bump on the rear (see drawing below).

This one is probably the cheapest, but reviews indicate that it leaks. Otto Pilot