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Kevin, Interesting. I am familiar with the leak but not the gyro issue. Would you please elaborate what is typical reason and solution? OH of the gyro, or adjustment? Thank you.

This is correct, or at least it was in 2021 when I got a rebuilt IO360 from Lycoming. On my engine, case was cracked and couldn't be repaired. Also previous OH, done by well known shop in CA, screwed up and mixed the narrow deck camshaft and accessory case on my Wide deck engine. This and few other things was found out after the shop I intended to use (forgot the name: in Kamloops, BC) took the engine apart for OH. Basically, they told me Factory rebuilt would be a better deal (Lyc OH was not an option). They placed the call to factory sales rep and so factory accepted the engine in pieces, even I've heard often that can't be done. It can! It sure helped they were decent size shop and dealer of the engines and had a great relation with factory.

Not much of the details are known but it seems weather was bad. There are few news links at this ANS page: https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/484185 It's an M20R Ovation. I always wondered about N-Registered planes based and operating in Europe; how does it work, are there any advantages?

I installed mine some 5 years ago and I love it. Easier starts, and supposing better LOP ops but my IO360 never had issue with that. As jetdriven mentioned you need to run the wire from the battery but removing the panels and wiring was done by me so it didn't cost as much. We install it as Left mag and removed the Shower of sparks and wiring at the same time. I would recommend it.

There are few on Ebay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/225853262181) and also BAC parts sales have one with no bushings. I didn't check the IPC but could you buy bushings separately and installed? It's disappointing that after all the years LASAR still has issue getting their PMA but hey, look at Boeing and their problems with FAA...

Good post by Four Seven Uniform. I think he's right, this could not happened due to vibration or aerodynamic forces in flight. I would think crack existed for a while but IDK. I am not sure how easy access is from the inside, to install the doubler. Tube structure is underneath and might be difficult to work this area. For sure, stop drill the crack and try to provide some pictures with interior removed. Good luck.

you might want to check the Mooney flyer website: https://themooneyflyer.com/cfi.html Good luck.

Ah, that makes sense. I was actually referring to the sealant condition after using 100UL. IIRC on that test video #3, A/P is claiming that after after 100UL softened the sealant, using the 100LL made sealant hard (cured) again. I hope i remember right. Thank you

Please help us understand: Was that a typo and were the tanks resealed and no w not leaking? How much work was it done and what condition was the sealant? Thank you.

I thought Radio/Radar was both commonly used. From Wiki: "A radar altimeter (RA), also called a radio altimeter (RALT), electronic altimeter, reflection altimeter, or low-range radio altimeter (LRRA), measures altitude above the terrain presently beneath an aircraft or spacecraft by timing how long it takes a beam of radio waves to travel to ground, reflect, and return to the craft."

Try contact Kevin Westbrook. He was working for Brittain for years and still helps people on the list. Good luck. @Kevin Westbrook

I use the 17HP riding mower to back my plane into the hangars. Years ago, when I got it, I tried to back it in and found it very difficult. my buddy welded the bar attachment on the front end of the tractor and problem was solved. it's much easier now.

Pete, in my neck of woods, Paine field uses two frequencies for it's two runways (16R/34L=132.95 and 16L/34R= 120.2) and often using one controller when traffic is "light". BFI has the same, however I am not sure how often they use one controller nowadays. They certainly did in the past when I frequent the field. I think it's not that unusual on bigger airport.

I vote for #4, I always liked metallic gray with black. I like the 3D N numbers but I would suggest those should lean forward and not aft (backwards). This was suggested to me when I pained my plane by well know shop in CA, I went with their recommendation and was not sorry. Good luck.

Is that whack in the forehead really necessary?