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For those like me and others who may no be familiar with oxygen systems can you please expand and clarify. What would be the benefit of modifying the valve? What are these bottle found in Ebay? Also are you saying that given the small size of the SK 12-9 a hydro test is not necessary? thanks

The first time I used it we were 2 and we used it for about two hours and then I had it refilled but I don't remember how much was left. The second time I was by myself and and I only used it to test climbing to about 14K and descending, maybe 30-45' in total since I only started using it at 10 K and the remaining is still in the tank. There are two outlets, canulas and masks (not sure if 1 or 2) included. Although my system was used only twice, I have flown many times before with canulas with a friend in his Bonanza and canulas are the best.

I did not now that, thought you were asking because the older tanks were made of iron. I will have it tested when I have a buyer and I guess it can be left empty in order to save the hazardous shipment fee.

The tank is made of aluminum and as such does not have an expiration date. At least according to Sky Ox (269) 663-8544

SK 12-9 model, complete with all the accessories and carrying case. Used twice. $400 plush shipping which will require hazardous material fee ($28) since the cylinder is full.

When my previous Mooney a 1962 C model was converted to electronic ignition the mags and ignition harness were removed. I believe that they had less than 75 hrs when removed and they would make a fantastic buy to somebody who happens to need this combination. In their website Champion has a complete application chart which is viewable for free. Pictures of the stuff on request, they are in excellent condition. Harness Slick Model LWM 2303-2304 Magnetos (2) Electrosystems Part# LW-163045-3-85 ESI Serial # 9040458 Mod/No S4LN 204 S/N A51317 Orig Mfg TCM/Bendix Continental Type S4LSC-200 G130014E Part# 10-600614-1 E Stock No 66B21772

New. Aircraft Spruce hast it for $599 plus shipping http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/t300-timinglight.php Asking $375 plus shipping

Factory original RH panel new, never installed - Imitation woodgrain but will cover very well with some of the plastic formulated paints, like Fusion. I know because I did it to mine. Bought it because I was going to remodel the RH panel but I never did it. Plane plastics has it for $176 plus shipping, I should sell it for $95 plus $10 shipping.

www.planecover.com This is my 3rd cover with them. Excellent workmanship and durable material. Rarely seen but you send them the style and measurements for your airplane and they don't even require a credit card or prepayment. You send them a check after you receive and are satisfied with the finish product. Never seen that before.

Lets us know if they are willing to just replace the face because I suspect that they may also want to do some calibration and how much they charge. What perhaps will not be so "inexpensive" will be to remove and re-install the instrument itself. Most shops hate to work behind the Mooney panel. In this case I think that the instrument can only come out from below so they have to remove what is below the A/S indicator. And the front seats to work more comfortably.

Coming back eastbound at 11,500' to make use of a good tailwind I was checking my O2 level and the reading was 84%. I guess it must be good because I was at this altitude for more than two hours without any ill effects. However I could see that my pulse rate, normally in the 60's and lower sometimes, was working really hard.

Thanks, same to you.

I was hoping to join the Mooney mass arrival for Oshkosh this year but in the end I could not make it. So it has now come time to put the aircraft in the market. After 45 yrs of flying GA aircrafts, nearing 5k flight hours and having owned 14 aircrafts, including 3 Mooneys, it is time to join the gaggle of taildraggers at my airport who seem to be having a lot more fun for 1/3 of the cost. So here are the details of my aircraft. To those interested I will send a selection of several pictures which I can't find right now. PS: If anybody knows of a very nice to beautiful Aeronca Champ whose owner is craving to get in a Mooney let me know, I'm ready to deal. Registration N6801N Year, 1968, Serial# 680102 Total Time 2895 Engine 75 SMOH Propeller 75 Since New Annual 2/1/14 IFR Certification 2/1/14 Interior 7+ Exterior 7+ Tinted glass all around Extras: New Cover, new right hand panel overlay (blank), left panel from LASAR (6 pack, not installed), Center removable arm rest, custom leather cushions for front seats. AVIONICS King KX 155 Nav-Comm King VOR/ILS indicator head Garmin GNC 300XL GPS-Com with Garmin annunciator panel. IFR certified en-route & approach with extra database card. King KMA 24 audio panel King KT76_A audio panel JPI 450 fuel computer tied to Garmin GPS to provide fuel used, remaining, fuel to destination (in gls/hrs), etc. JPI EDM 700 engine monitor Davtron electronic digital OAT Mooney Positive control wing leveler in perfect working condition Pro-Alert R-5 Traffic Alert A GPS Garmin 696 is available for purchase at an excellent price. ACCESSORIES SIRS Navigator overhead compass and 2nd altimeter Battery powered map light GPS power plug (hard wired) External antenna plug for portable for handheld comm LED landing light Wing tip and tail light strobes LASAR stainless steel hubcaps and combination tiedown/jack point Vernier mixture control Original Mooney clock in pilot’s yoke works perfectly. Airspeed indicator overhauled 2012 Tachometer overhauled 2014 retaining original total aircraft hours ENGINE Overhauled by TRIAD , Burlington NC and installed by Meridian Air Group, Culpeper, VA. Overhaul included new: Lycoming cylinder sets, crankshaft, camshaft, magnetos, vacuum pump, alternator, o/h carburetor, recertified case. Lightweight starter new in 2011. Exhaust system rebuilt by Dawley Aviation exhaust specialists at 2386 hrs. PROPELLER New Hartzell scimitar with new propeller spinner and hub and new governor. This propeller does not have RPM restrictions. ENGINE INSTALLATION New: fuel lines by Precision Hose Technologies, Barry engine rubber mounts and bolts, scat tubes and all engine hardware New: starter vibrator. New: vacuum lines and filters Installed Mooney cowl flap mechanism Fuel selector valve overhauled by LASAR 4/2014 Manifold pressure/fuel pressure gauge overhauled 4/2012 GENERAL Always hangared and cared for. Complete logbooks and aircraft documentation No corrosion, this is a low time frame and aircraft has been hangared Includes Mooney training, engine, parts, service and avionics manuals. TRIAD supplied list of every new part used in o/h. The same for work done by Meridian Air Group engine installation and recent annual. This is a beautiful airplane with an engine similar to a new engine, quality avionics and ready for trouble free flying for a long time. ASKING PRICE $48,500 CALL JOSE 703-346-6936

Forgot to mention that the original carpets that I removed were set in place with double sided carpet tape. Found a similar tape at Lowe's and it worked as intended.

In multiple experiences in my 68C it is a lot easier to take them out that to put them back, specially the copilot's seat. For me it is definitely a two person job, one to push forward from the back seat and the other to push down on the front of the seat to make it fit in the rail cut out. I guess it depends what kind of enclosure you have over the nose wheel well, in my situation the front edge of the seat hits the enclosure before I can fit the front legs of the seat and by myself I cannot force the seat forward enough and push down at the same time.

I certainly agree with Ives comments. Today the internet offers you the power to search for information on just about any subject with incredible ease. Example: a friend in South America asked me a couple of days ago to buy him 2 sets of ear cups for his Bose X, Sporty's has them for $27.95 plus $7.95 shipping, My Pilot store $19.95 plus $4.95 shipping and both take exactly the same effort to buy. A no-brainer that will save him $14.00. Agree that it will not be the same with everything that we need but there is money to be saved by doing a little homework. Same and more with fuel stops where proper planning can save you hundreds of dollars in a long x-country trip. My airport just went to $6.05/gal and I am so glad that I was able to sell my twin Comanche while I could still get a good price for it. PS: one reason I never buy anything from Sporty's is their high shipping charges.

Perhaps if a Brittain system is installed and working perfectly maintenance costs will be lower and would be cost effective to keep it. Still it is a 50 year old system. An Stec 30 advertises for $11,749 installed and that includes the STC. Don't know what will cost to bring the this old Brittain back to specs plus the installation but when all is said and done I doubt that savings will reach $8K.

Seriously now, after seeing all those components that need to be overhauled, calibrated and installed plus an upgrade of your heading/Altitude hold controls as somebody suggested, plus plus any unknowns, how much difference in $$ terms can it be compared to the cost of a new Stec 30 w/altitude.? Just sayin...

In my 68C one of the most consistent indications has been the oil temperature, never above 185 on climb out and 180 in cruise

Why pay labor to install 50 year old system? in that beautiful Super 21 I would install a new Stec a/p and sell that Brittain to me

Not knowing what your budget is it is difficult to make realistic recommendations. You have not indicated if you have an a/p but if you don't, that is the first thing I would want to have. 30 years ago when I had a KNS 80 and the excellent KFC 200 with HSI and FD and KX 155s in my 20J, that was I all needed to fly everywhere and shoot approaches to minimum. Now it seems that if we don't have an array of glass somehow x-country flights are more difficult. The KNS 80 allows you to "cheat", get a good portable GPS - and there are many - (of course you can also use Foreflight on the iPad), file /R but navigate with the GPS and in flight ask direct when convenient. With fuel at $6/gl and climbing, a big investment in avionics could easily push you total $$/hr in your 180HP C closer to $180-200/hr if you fly at least 100/year. And that is a lot of money, at least for me, but once again not knowing your budget this may be ok for you.

I had a Comanche 250 Gasby glareshield which I had purchased for my Comanche but never installed and I adapted it for my 68C. Took some work to fit it but I was very pleased with the result and allows me to place a lot of stuff on top of it which was impossible with the original g/s.

LED, if you can afford it, the only way to go. Mine is on all the time.

Cowl enclosure, if nothing else for the look... ...

Just to pile on…Concorde !!!! from own experience. Really like comedy said I don't know who buys Gill anymore.