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The wings were from a K model and the fuselage is the J model. The aircraft hit a fence years ago and Airmods @N87 specializes in Mooney's and put it together like that. That is how we purchased her in 2011.

I am selling my 1/4 share in our 83' Mooney M20J. My 3 partners are excellent pilots & friends who keep the aircraft in excellent condition. One partner is a CFII, another is IFR and the 3rd is VFR. SMOH 925, next annual is due in Sept, New paint and scheme in 2012, New Aspen 1000 PFD with full panel clean up and upgrade, New GTN 650 touch screen, KFC 150 A/P (Great coupled approaches to min) panel mounted Garmin 496 with XM music, 75 gal tanks, JPI 700, Panel mounted iPad mini with WX via Stratus 2 unit, Speed brakes, canopy and tail covers, I have flown her to the bahama's last year as well as Canada a few times, Excellent IFR platform, Hangared at KLDJ. We have fixed costs per month and hourly charges. Please email me if interested and I will be glad to discuss further and show aircraft if truly interested. Regards, Mark

Brian, Thanks for the info, We had the oil changed today and will be sending the sample out for testing. We had the engine repaired (IRAN was done)after a case crack appeared last year, so we were told to wait for at least 3 oil dchnages or 150-200 hours before we test the oil. We also keep 6 quarts and will now try 7 to see if that helps keep it cooler. The MSC mechanic said the temps were normal as long as we are below 135 steady.

Just curious to see what other owner's are getting for thier oil temps in cruise? I have the IO360 and we are using the Aviation 100 oil. temps are sitting in the 226-227 area. I just remember them being in the high teens a couple of years ago. Once in a while I will open the cowl flaps about half to cool things down. The baffleing has been checked by a MSC and it is good. Any thoughts? Thank you, Mark

Red Dragon Model MH-200 12v pre-heater F/S. The unit was only used twice before we went from tie down to Hangar and reiff heater on engine. Stored indoors and very clean. Comes with alligator clips to attach to battery or 12v accessory to plug into your car to run the fan. Propane tank not included. Item weighs 15lbs in box with packing material. Will ship via Fedex or USPS. Or you can pick up locally at KLDJ. See the link below for more info on the unit: https://www.sportys.com/Pilotshop/product/9681 $300 plus shipping.

I actually read that a long time ago, guess I just forgot some of the basics.

Got it, Thanks Bob.

If it is the same what are they claiming is the difference between 100 and 15W50?

We have been using the Aeroshell 15W50 for a while, Our oil temps seem to be rising (along with the summer temps) . Mike buschs recent article about oil highly disagrees with using Aeroshell 15W because it is only half syntehtic and recommneds philllips 66 XC or if you are using Aeroshell go with the 100W. Our A&P also said we coud switch to 100W. Just wanted to see what others are using? IO360 600hrs. Thanks, Mark

We didnt add the MFD because we could not justify the cost for what it had, we have ADS-B wx on the ipad mini, terrain on the G430 and 496, and plates on the ipad mini. As far as replacing the 430 with another unit, it all comes down to what additional advantages it will give you for the price. We kept our KX155 because it was in great shape after he re tuned it, we were originally going replace it with a 2nd 430 or 530.

The W&B was re-done by the shop based on all the items removed and then added. We will re weigh probably at annual. Love the Aspen.

After a long 6 weeks the panel is complete! Mike at LV avionics has done a superb job of cleaning up the wiring mess behind the panel that has not been touched in years. They removed 36lbs of instruments including 9lbs of wiring. We netted 25lbs of usable weight. I will have more pics but here are a couple in the meantime of our Aspen pro 1000 PFD. He also finally fixed the autotrim gremlin that has affected our A/P for 2 years. All of our radios were re-tuned also. the right side of the panel just has our 496 and storm scope. She flys really nice.

I do not own a pre-J plane worth 40K.....Its an 83 M20J worth about 120k...I will post pics.. when done in afew weeks.

Believe it or not we are only 50% there, it now will only auto trim down but not up, so while he has it taken apart this will be attended to.

Did you go with the 1500 or the 2000? I believe only the 2000 is a complete bacjk up AHRS system and not the 1500 MFD combo. We decided the MFD was not neccesary because we have the Ipad for charts and wx, the 430w and 496 both have terrain, so for the cost it was not needed. We have the G430W a 155 for Nav 2, the GTX 330 will now be slaved for traffic from the 430 to the Aspen and our KFC 150 A/P will still run off the vacuum AI but will have all FD commands on the Aspen.

We went yesterday out to LV avionics in PA to finalize our upgrade plans..We are adding the Aspen pro PFD 1000, keeping the AI and Nav2 as back up, removing the VSI,TC,Old argus GPS, ADF and may add an Ipad mini dock, All our Comm insturments will be stacked together & a color panel to match out interior...Dropping her off on 1/2 & should be back by the 18th as we are planning a trip to the bahamas the following weekend. will add pics when done.

The Dual XGPS 170 only works with WingX pro and the i1000 EFB, for now, we are expecting it to be approved by Foreflight in the near future ( I sell them)... If you are only looking to add GPS to your wifi only iPad I recommend the Dual XGPS 150A, it has a free App you can download and monitor power used and satelites. Or the GNS 1000. IF you want free weather on the iPad then go with the Stratus unit, it provides ADS-B weather once your at 800'-1000' AGL and it has GPS all via wifi to your iPad. if you have any questions you can feel free to email me. Mark

We are looking into upgrading to the Aspen 1000 or 1500 that has the connect wifi feature to upload flights plans to the Aspen and 430W via the iPad. Checking prices and rebates this week.

I too just went from the iPad 2 on the yoke to the mini. I have not been able to get a new Ram holder, they are all backordered till January, so I have actually been holding it on my right thigh while it is in the leather case holder and it is not that bad there, I am not used to having the extra view over the yoke or the space while I had the iPad2 on there. I find it a great tool and it is just about the size of an approach plate.