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    Ouch, not good. Do you know what is the length of the rivets in the kit? I bought my rivets from Maxwell and they were Dia. 3/16" x 1 5/8" long. They were long enough to form a good head and yes, there's some swelling as hole diameter was larger then the rivet.
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    I see, that explains it. I always wondered if my plane's elevators (and other controls) were properly balanced by the paint shop back in 2007. And I forgot to check that before removing hybrid weight from the elevator.
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    I don't think corrosion has anything to do with it. I know the 68F underbalance value (with -17 weight) is same as the SB20-345A is calling for so that's nothing new. They mast have had some engineering data at the time. Also less underbalance is safer for Flutter so that's that. I see in your profile that you own M20C. Did you have a hybrid weights (-1)? One or both?
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    What is the value of your underbalance? If you read the SB carefully you will noticed that with old (-1) weight manual calls for 1.57-1.75 lb underbalance and replacement weight (-17) calls for 1.09-1.3 lb underbalance. All I had to do is replace the weights and the solid weight (-17) being heavier came up within spec. No filing or adding lead.
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    It doesn't matter. It's a tool, not a airplane installed part.
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    Interesting. Not sure why would it be contact.... A/P is getting continuously good signal from GPS (to WP1) and when GPS changes to WP2, connection should be the same. Could it be it's the issue with GPS? I would be interested to hear more. What Autopilot do you have? I have Accutrac II in my M20F and it is working well however I am considering replacing all the electrolytic capacitors as a prevention in my "spare" unit. As a hobby I own and restore vintage stereo and electrolytic and some film caps are first to go, sometimes with noticeable results.
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    Can you explain? my removed weight (-1) was 2.10 lb while a solid lead (-17) weight came up 3.28 (with installation holes). It makes sense as lead is heavier then steel rod, plus removed (-1) weight had an .75" diameter hole in the base of it.
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    Denis. You can download the latest G5 installation manual from the Garmin website. It's quite detailed and all your questions will be answered. Good luck.
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    Nice, functional panel. Who did the leather on the yokes? Thanks
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    Thank you for posting this. It might be too late but I question shop's decision not to remove TKS panels. It seems too me from your pictures there's some gap between the skins and the panels that are not sealed and fluid and moisture could enter it and create corrosion you can't see. You said they injected sealant under the edges of the panel which tells me moisture could enter as well. Perhaps they loosen the panels to do that.
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    I found that two years ago on my original to my m20F IO360. It couldn't be welded/repaired so 15 weeks later I received factory rebuilt engine.
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    Yeah, If I were buyer I would say send the cash and I'll bring the plane to US. It might be worthwhile to investigate how much would cost to ferry it over Pacific. "Turbine Glasair lll"? Please, do tell!
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    I am interested in solution as well. Perhaps this MaxDim dimmer controller: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/maxDimUnit.php?clickkey=5316 It's STC's for all the Mooneys...
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    Well, My duct arrived and is marked "Aeroduct". That tells me it's probably manufactured by Thermoid Aeroduct which makes SCAT, SCEET ducts and a lot of custom aviation parts.
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    Inboard inspection panel under (right) the wing. My understanding is that's the factory setup.
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    I would start with obvious: "defueling the tank".
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    Interesting... How do you get out of left seat without sliding to the right one? I normally slide to copilot seat, and grab the center tube with my left, copilot A-pillar with my right hand and get up.
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    Scot, Removing glareshield on my F (with 201 windshield mod) didn't do much for the access. I think structure under is different and does not allow good access from above. Keep in mind instrument panels are completely different. Vintage planes have no removable CB panel...
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    I should be flying this afternoon to test it and lubricate the engine. Perhaps late lunch at Jeffco. I completed the install last week but lately, WX was really crappy around here... Beer is in the fridge for after the flight. you are welcome to join but might need faster bird to come on time.
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    Well, I just gat the call from Heather at LASAR: They received 15 ducts and only 7 will be sold to the people on the list. I got one and there are about 30 people on the list. I had waited for over 2 years for it but main reason was also had my old work email or phone number so couldn't reach me. It seems all the MSCs are having a long list and could sell a number of parts. At $605, profit margin must be high so I don't understand why the factory doesn't order more as they sell like hot cakes.
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    Yes, it is very difficult just to see the shunt when under the panel as is is all the way up on the firewall. From what I recall, I accessed it through the copilot panel with the instruments removed...
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    Lance, this might be true for 252 but is it for M20F? I don't think that's the case for my plane but then there's always a gap even cowl flaps are closed.
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    Please describe in more details. Used parts are available as owners are removing their PC for new autopilot... It's a very good and simple system that is working well when sorted out. Also inexpensive to maintain but some parts are hard to get...
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    No they are correct for the Hybrid, -1 weight which you had. Now, -7 requires 1.09-1.3 lb. as per 68 SM and SB. Question really is how would solid -7 weight end up on 1967 F? Frank was suggesting that was replaced during the life of the airplane(s). some people on MS are saying factory would just grab and install a whatever they had (-7 would go on C, D and E) but I find that hard to believe. Also, what would they balance the -7 weight on 67 F? That's not a way to build a plane, IMO. But what would I know....
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    What airplane do you have? This looks to me like "INTAKE DUCT M20 E&F - 600115-005". there's a list of people waiting for delivery at most of MSC so you better put your name on it. I see LASAR list it with a new great price ($605)! ouch!
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