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Landing light restoration- new part, $100. Restoration kit, $15 I have used the 3m headlight restoration kit successfully on car headlights, wanted to spruce up the landing light comer on the M20J. Its a little scary when you used the first round of sandpaper on it. First 500 grit, then 800 grit then they jump to a 3000 wet sanding. The finish on it brings it to crystal clear. a couple of points to consider- only do it with a power drill- I've never had luck doing it by hand. Use a folded towel underneath to support the curved surface. pictures loaded out of order. foggy, then sanded, then clear finish in the middle.
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Thank you- The previous owner said that the stock (correct ) ones were not available when they were replaced. I'm hoping we find that the ones installed have a threaded adjustment. Rob
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PT20J, I searched for schematics and came up empty. How would the rods be adjustable? Thanks, Rob
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The previous owner replace the brake master cylinders. The originals we not kept. The ones put in changed the angle of the pedals, and it makes it very difficult to press on a rudder pedal without activating the brakes. I have five options- 1- try to get used to it, and do daily calf stretching exercises that will let me curl my toes up. Contact the Keebler elves for possible guidance. 2- wear heels....... high heels. Not my thing. 3-Add blocks to the bottom of the rudder pedals 4- find a mechanic that may be able to re-drill mounting holes, getting the alignment right 5- find a set of the originals and have them rebuilt, and put the right equipment in the airplane. I would appreciate this groups help with number 5- are there any best sources for salvage parts you could recommend? Thanks, Rob
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Mooney J sticking to runway on take off
rturbett replied to rturbett's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
All Great info- Thank you This airplane is new to me ( yes, I will accept congratulations and applause!) This represents a longtime dream fulfilled! This likely has nothing to do with the nosewheel bushings, and everything with it being out of trim. Will update you on findings Just learned the previous owner set the up trim 1/4 to 3/8 above the mark to get it to come off at 70 I'm still looking for the link on where to add the map of where I've been in a Mooney- any hints? Rob -
With the aircraft loaded well within CG, (two adults, 100lbs baggage mostly in back seat, some in the baggage compartment) significant force is needed on the elevator to get the plane off the runway and into the air. an experienced mooney pilot tried, and noted how tough it was. I'm looking for potential culprits- the only thing I have come up with is donuts on the nose need to be replaced (mains were done) and I'm wondering if that could lower the angle of attack enough to make us have to pull through it. we thought the elevator trim indicator might be off- so we put a little extra up in- no real change, and clearly had to hold the nose down once we were in the air. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rob
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Very cool- thank you for the info
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I'm not sure I have seen these before- what is the yellow metal slice and the green and red indicators- I believe they move as one unit on a ring. This seems different than an altitude setting bug - to remind you what atc cleared you to, as I have used in the past. Thanks, Rob
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Thanks PT- I've had had some great results with 3m restoration on car headlights, making it look really ugly before using the finer and finer grits to make it perfect. when the time comes, I'll work on a corner of a rear window to prove the process....
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I know the enemy of good is "better" Does anyone have a favorite plexiglass restoration product? My windows are OK, but I would like to make them like new. I have restored car headlights - but I'm curious how others have approached this. Thanks, Rob
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forflight let me set the weight, but when it came to the arms, It said " your aircraft has an arm range for the front seats of 34 to 39, we chose 36 " There is no adjustment available on foreflight, and in my POH, the range is 32.75 to 39. Curious how others work with this.
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Is there a larger version of the moment arm cart to make computing weight and balance easier? FYI- I tried foreflight- hoping to go electronic, but the moment arm for the front seats is inaccurate when compared to the info in the POH and I couldn't figure out how to change their preset. I did not see anything for a J in the download section. Thanks for any thoughts or direction. Rob
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How do you get the foreflight instructor discount? Does Garmin offer this too?
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I just found that my new to me gtn650 has bluetooth out to connect to my ipad. I have just started using foreflight. Does anyone have experience using the two together? Would I be better off using the Garmin Pilot app for simplicity? Thanks, Rob
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just parked in hangar
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1980 m20 j noticed fuel smell in cockpit - not outrageous, but noticeable. dissappated quickly.( or I got used to it) no leaks observed anyone else experience this? thanks Rob
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Looking for recommendations on favorite electronic checklists for a M20J. would love to have it on my Ipad- any favorite programs ? Thanks, Rob
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On the test flight, it felt "normal" but as I am just learning Moonies, not quite sure if it should be better than "normal". No control concerns, and definitely no shimmying in the limited time in plane. Thrilled that the annual is getting done in lieu of a pre-purchase inspection. Rob
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Thanks for the sound advice! Rob
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1980 M20J Just got his report : "recommended item : Excessive play in nose landing gear when rudder pedals are secured/ blocked" Seems to me that there should be a measurement/ allowance. (What's excessive?) What is the mechanism that allows play? slop in the connecting points of the linkages? Thanks Rob
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Hi- just saw this thread- I did see N166X in person a few weeks back. If you are interested, please pm me if I can be of help. Rob Turbett
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It seems to me that an education photo guide would be very valuable- I keep thinking back to the Chiltons auto repair guide that had a series of photos of spark plugs each showing different problems. Photos of valves, cylinder walls, cylinder heads in different states of distress and age, compared to "normal for each stage. something like this that is used for Autos
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Thanks for the input- I'm not qualified to have an opinion, so rather than blindly accepting the guidance of the inspector, I wanted to see what the group has to say. Engine rebuilt in 2020, has 200 hours on it since. Was told it was flown regularly, and have no reason to question that. The report says "The pictures show some corrosion but all within limits and is not effecting the compression at all. Manufacturers agree that this little amount of corrosion is fine as long as the compression checks are within limits" I'll have more info as we move through this annual. I'm pretty excited. Looking forward to being more than just an armchair member of this group! Rob
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So- hoping my first attempt at posting these pictures works. Just received these as part of an annual. Any red flags? approximately 200 hours on the engine. Thanks, Rob
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Not sure why an insurance company would reward youth and inexperience.......
