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Because the horn is so loud that pilot can't think to lower the gear.

It must be part of the closure instruction but I haven't looked. Attached is the crappy picture from our camping trip at 66S with location of the screws. We just replaced the nutplate on the FWD end during the annual as the threads were really worn. Regards.

My 67 F has LASAR cowl closure installed that has two additional #10 machined screws in the corners and above mentioned countersunk washers. I would imagine this was added as part of the STC installation per instructions. Upper cowl at those spots has installed small bracket assy with nutplate for the screw.

Not sure about that as I can't find P-51. P-38 has MTOW of 17,500lb so it make sense IF it was ever certified...

One thing to be aware of is that MTOW is only 2525 lb and fuel tanks are 52 gal total (F is 2740 and 64). Good luck

I would be surprised if only tail was removed. Did you think of the tailcone with Aft fuse like Predator on the picture above? Was that shipped in 8ft wide container or some other way?

Did you try to remove red hose from the metal bibb and see if you disconnect the wing leveler? Or suck on it to see if it's not plugged as Rich suggested? that would effectively remove the vacuum button out of the picture and possibility of a plugged tube to the yoke and hose. If the hoses are reversed you can compare to the schematics in SM or Parts catalog (you can get them from Downloads) and see if they connect it wrong. the best is to remove the seats and go under the panel with the flashlight. Beware, it's a explosion in spaghetti factory down there. I find interesting that the hose is red at the control wheel end and white at the pilot valve end (your first photo).

Is Pilatus PC-9 certified at all by FAA? I thought they are flown as Experimental and FAA lists only PC24 as one with type rating . Would they need a Type rating is not certified?

THIS! I still have traces of grease on my aft headrest from transporting my road bike to San Juan Islands...

The box is called pilot valve. I think your kink is at the other end, in the yoke where the PVC tube connects to the metal tube. My bet is your clock (if you have it in the yoke) is pressing on the tube and restricting the airflow. Good luck.

What N201MKTurbo said is true. The issue described may be a result of a simple kink in a vacuum tube from the yoke button to the Pilot valve resulting in blockage. Check the simple stuff first.

What would be the price for Avidyne navigators?

It must be typo. M20J manual states length as 24' 8".

Please do tell... I though you loved yours from the older posts.

I have a Tokyo bike for some 10 years and it's really a good value for the price. Being made of steel, it is on a heavier side but fits perfectly into the mid body baggage compartment. I seldom use it now but few summers ago i commuted to work (M-F) to Moses lake and rode it 4+ miles between work (at the airport) to the apartment and grocery store, errands and such. I am 6'3" and while adequate, would prefer 20" wheels. I wasn't sure if it fit through the baggage door but i remember a member here saying it would. something to check and think about it. Enjoy it