M20JFlyer

SUBJECT THE BACK-CLUTCH SPRING. Its with trepidation I write this message...but Those that have read Carol Ann Garratt books.. can see a picture of what happens when the spring goes South. Carol is an Earth Rounder X 3 in her J model Mooney. .i will post the cover picture of her book Upon Silver Wings III. I have personal knowledge with the Eaton actuator in my 91 J Model. I strongly suggest any one who travels in a Mooney with the Eaton gear actuator have on speed dial your MSC or Jonny. Someone may want to do a demonstration Video for the change out should you need one changed when you are in BFE. Your next stop will then be your MSC to be certain it was installed correctly and all the reasons it failed are rectified and signed off. I had over 2600 hours in an 67 F model with the 1-20 (fast) factory electric gear..put quick electric disconnects soo every annual I could do complete eval and lube of the baby gears. Normally got over 500 hours on gears in I believe it was Dukes System hence NO BACK SPRING CONCERS. The 91 J not So Much....another story for another time. In 2004 purchased the 91 J with Eaton-actuator. I will sit back and listen regarding other MEMBER MSer's comments on Back Spring suggestions and experience.

211 Senior Member: I know you can do it with a little motivation Call Lycoming Williamsport explain your teaching a class of future AI mechanics Reference the poster Andy posted.. if they have any left and your having a lucky day THEY will send one .. The one I recieved probalbly eight years ago is heat shrinked and displayed on our EAA chapter wall. Approx 18 X 24 inches Best of luck Pat 1991 M20 J

N . J. Congratulations on the beautiful pictures of a Mooney family. Sure makes a 6 hour car trip a thing of the past..and seldom hear the “are we there yet.‘’ saw your comment on removing R F seat . Possibly you may have read my post ( M20J Flyer). years ago I posted of how often I fly with R F out and 26 pounds lighter> I normally strap a cooler ..trip equivalent munchies and drinks, passenger equivalent supplies for little folks..when that seat is gone. When configured the cooler can be kicked forward if egress were An emergency... The cooler provides super convenient content, temp correct for winter or summer trips. Used to frequent piqua with props but currently J is swinging a Hartzell. If ever near Houston one or all mi casa u casa ..or you have a friendly tour guide.

That’s a spontaneous gentleman thanks CARUSOAM

I’ll be there , with cash in hand...... if all works as planed the J model “ tangerine ~monkey “ will be their too. Pat LYONS M20J Flyer Somebody please give the picture horizontal flight and enlarge the pic... It just got washed and waxed!

Somebody PLEASE explain whatever I’m not doing to increase font size. I hate fine print ok ok ok

Jkarch I think you may also need a revised prop governor bracket. Better to be advised than surprised. i did not see mention of the cowl baffling. Strongly recommended throwing a ball in the air on the forum ... regarding researching your option on best baffle options.

Just Asking, Does anyone have a comment about the Battery Minder (( de➖Sulfunator )) feature. I have been using the Concorde compatable Battery Minder for last ten years on what has now become a Concorde $600.00 24 volt AGM batterY. MY last battery I retired at six years..not that it gave up thee ghost..just that didn’t want a failure On the road. i seldom EXPERINCE more than 10 ~ 14 days without a 1 hour flight. The question is: Is desulfation a myth or a good method to increase battery life ??

Don, Pat Lyons is IN...and thanks for your efforts planning what sounds like a nice evening.

I have posted this comment before. I have a Dr. friend of size ( P C description of 285#--295# winter) I fly him non stop from Houston to Branson, MO in a J MSE . I remove the RF seat an secure a small cooler with bevs n snacks in its place. Yeah I'm a bit OCD.. so both rear seat cushions are also removed and an aviation approved large wheel chair 26 inch X 4 inch pad with a reinforced substrate is installed. ( yeah i'm ready for the ?? is the seat belt restraint adequate and legal) IT does allow much easier entry and egress . I also frequently fly with spouse with normal rear seat config..she prefers rear seat for the additional space provided with RF seat removed easier in and out and access to cooler for drinks and snacks. The PLB is Velcro top the 12 inch cooler ..the cooler also secured with extreme Velcro to be unlatched and quickly kicked forward to allow an emergency egress. I also enjoy the benefit of being able to load PAX in back first . All this banter and two light weight bicycle helmets loose and easily do able should the pony choose departure to quit. Hear ye Hear ye ...any comments or similar seating arrangements for two or three Pax CC trips??

M20JFlyer will be present and contribute ( Pat Lyons ) I second the comment offered that " REALL NAMES" be included on the badge. Yves, if you have already prepared the template or begun processing the badges a few black Sharpie marker pens would allow an option for those who choose to have NAME I realize with the number of guests reaching 70 and growing .... the NAME option ... cud be an alternate destination ....hand written by those who want it Yves, we thank you and salute your time and effort in support of a good cause.

I have a question: when talking Mooney wing .. who is the custodian of history for the twisted wing. What little I know is the 180 HP G and 200 HP F both shared this wing, as a compromise to speed up certification if Mooney included the Positive Control Some say the twisted wing was only built in 1967 and slowed the plane 3-4 knots. I owned and flew a 67 F model (Executive) for 31 years. The logs show 3,844 Hrs unbalanced Lyc.IO-360 A1A twice field overhauled . Always hangared when home. 1. Left Kerrville w electric gear and what has been named the twisted wing ...operated with Ram Air above 5K, ROP,... 14 years of grass balance paved runway. 2.I experienced NO problems with dukes fast elec gear and treated one lower inspection panel on left tank in 31 yrs. ( Top ur tank at every stop) wet tanks live longer Why do i bother with this story 3. The unbalanced IO-360 with the round tip mccauley prop will outperform any normal aspirated J The 1967 F is the Better Short field or soft field numbers ..better slow flight and easier to land than the J ...when loaded with equal weight. Let the games and naysayers begin I Love my 91-J IT"S a fantastic plane

Rocket Aviator If as you move forward with your King/Honeywell autopilot and you need to repair a pittman motor The servo motor can be repaired with integrity and experienced people . Just saying if it is the motor the (servo ) that needs attention try http://www.bigwoodselectric.com/ They repaired mine in 2012 and it has worked perfect for 700 + hours The gentleman in charge at that time was Zach... his phone # was 701.642.3145. Let all of us on MS know how you proceed ..because these legacy AP's need affordable people like bigwoods to service our needs Don't mess with Texas N9135W 201 MSE Houston

CONGRATULATIONS MRS. AND MR. CASTEEL JEREMIAH CASTEEL............. YOU COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TWO MORE WONDERFUL PARENTS. CUZ NOW MOONEY CARE IS ASSURED FOR ANOTHER GENERATION SMITHVILLE TEXAS.....HOME TO EXCELLENT MOONEY SERVICE ........... GOOD BRISKET GOOD BARBECUE I"m a mooney flyer......and I approve this Message