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Perhaps the more interesting point to your post on the MAPA list is that with the best MSC's and factory personnel monitoring it no one screamed don't do it, or if they did, I missed their post.
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I think the AD you mentioned is just a new version of an older AD that added more engine models to it. In addition to the inspection you mentioned the original one added clamps that supported the fuel injector lines by attaching them to the pushrod tubes.
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I think some people are talking about 2 entirely different things on this and another similiar thread. A typical FAA ramp check is one thing. What homeland security it doing and perhaps trying to push over as a ramp check is an entirely different matter.
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Rechargeable batteries (NiMH) do not have the same cell voltage as regular batteries. It is about .25 volts less than regular batteries. Many products don't seem to care, but I have saw some things that will not work correctly with them. The good thing about them is that their output voltage is constant as they are discharged.
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I always buy my IA/CFI (Same Person) lunch anytime we go flying or he comes over to help with something.
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The shower of sparks is what fires the mag while the engine is being turned over slowly by the starter. Once it starts and comes up to idle speed then the mags are turning fast enough to produce their own spark. Newer models use impulse couplings for starting.
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I use a procedure very close to Lood's and it cranks quickly. I was having some problems getting it started 5 or 6 months ago. Tuning up the shower of sparks fixed my hard starts. Here is the post and video I made about it. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/8019-hard-to-start/?hl=%2Bshower+%2Bsparks
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You can get a hand held vac pump with a gauge from any autoparts store. It can be plugged into the line splice at the lower corner of the panel on the pilots side. 20-30 pumps will provide full aileron deflection in each direction. You can then watch the gauge and see if there is a leak and on which side leaking. You can also connect it to the "T" in the baggage compartment and tell if it is the tail or wing servo leaking. Altitude hold leaks can be checked by connecting it to the hoses that plug onto the control box on the right side just behind the firewall. Once you are sure there are no leaks Brittain can help you determine which part to send back to them for repair.
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M20J speed mods, windshield, and paint thread
N601RX replied to jetdriven's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
Does the early J's already have the calipers on the front of the wheel? -
I added the lasar oil cooler relocation kit last year and eliminated those 2 long hoses that are close to the exhaust. If your needing new hoses anyway, the kit isn't a bad deal.
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I got this one from aero-in-stock about a year ago. It was around $150. The lycoming version was over $500 http://www.aeroinstock.com/products/product_search_results.php/search=IDc3ODUy
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M20J speed mods, windshield, and paint thread
N601RX replied to jetdriven's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
I'm currently doing a 1/4" 201 STWA windshield, 1pc belly, flap and aileron gap seals. There isn't much to installing the aileron gap seals, but the flap seals require more work. -
We only use Hertz at work and out of hundreds of rentals I've never had a problem. I have noticed at locations in other countries an agent actually walks out to the car with you and walks around it with you noting any damage. I had kind of come to the conclusion here in the US that they didn't worry about small dings very much. I think some credit cards automatically give some amount of coverage if the car is rented on their card.
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These are usually pretty easy to keep working yourself. It's usually just a leaking hose or servo that needs re taping. Other than that work with Brittain to figure out if a valve or controller is bad and send it back to them to repair.
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Weld fast and then cool. I was able to do it quickly without overheating the cylinder. The 4 leveling bolts are also a nice feature to have.
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Here are the ones I built a couple of years ago. I used split steel locking collars from Mcmaster and machined them out to fit the jack shaft. I did some test here at work in one of our presses that has instrumentation on it and when tightened down it took over 4,000 lbs before they began to move. The only time I use the Collars is if it is going to be left up for a extended period of time.
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What mag drops are most people seeing?
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I use 1800 and see a 60 rpm drop on each mag.
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Here is an old article I had. It happened twice to this plane in 30 hrs. 2 gear col.pdf
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My F model was purchased as salvage from the insurance company by the previous owner. The reason for it being salvage was that the engine was stolen off it while it was tied down for a overnight stay at a remote airport. Without the engine the clean but mostly original airframe sold for 21K. I've also followed many of these light gear ups and they usually sell for around 20K. In this case the insurance company will be out very little actual money.
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Sorry to hear that. It sounds like the preload was low on the nose gear. Once it collapsed their wasn't enough preload left keep the Left main overcenter link down. Either use a shop who has the torque plates to check the preload and knows how to use them or buy them yourself and make sure the mechanic knows how to use them. I was able to find a set on E-bay a couple of years ago. I also think Sabermechanic on here made several sets to sell.
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Then they should be signed by the FAA inspector who approved them.
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I would order the CD for the plane an make sure all the 337's/STC's were really recorded if you are suspicious about them.
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I'm just guessing here as to the force required to lift the bar, but I don't think it takes more than about 3 lbs of force to pull my lever upward to release the seat. Assuming the extinguisher weighs 3-4 pounds it would only take a bump of -1G or a little less to release the seat.
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What do you think would happen to the seat release handle when you encounter some negative G's? The spring may not be strong enough to keep the lever down.
