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Daytona Aircraft Services also has a shop at Spruce Creek (7FL6), Jake oversees that too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I considered both before purchase and at the time decided to stay with the wet tanks. Neither solution is permanent and bladders have the added installation cost. Good luck with your bird - Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have been using Savvy Analysis for many years and have always been very satisfied with the value they provide, their quick response to my engine analysis tickets and related questions, and their continuing efforts to innovate such as FEVA and now the borescope inspection guidance. Good luck with your decision - Hank

Nice, and no surprise there. His work ethic is great. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello Mooney world. When the time comes to seal or repair your wing fuel tanks I highly recommend working with Edison and Wet-Wingologist East (KFXE) as the THE place to receive high value for your investment and excellent results! My previous PIREP was after Edison resealed the tanks in both wings in March 2016 for my 1990 J Model. In that PIREP I recounted my high satisfaction with the value delivered and results achieved. This update covers my recent warranty leak repair experience, 8 years later, during which Edison worked my airplane into his rather full schedule on a Saturday morning, charged me nothing the, and had the airplane ready for pickup by Sunday. If you prefer short PIREPS, you can stop reading now. Otherwise, below are additional details in the spirit of contributing to the knowledge of the Mooney community. After the initial, reseal the right wing periodically (and inconsistently) developed minor seeps in 2016 and 2019 in the same outboard tank area that would not last and I could not find the conditions to replicate them. In each case after discussions with Edison, I decided to postpone taking the airplane to him and continue to monitor instead. Edison was always ready to schedule the in-warranty repair without question. There were no signs of leaks between 2019 and late 2023. During the November 2023 Annual Inspection, my A&P/IA found signs of a small leak at the bottom of the outer right wing fuel tank, none evident on the outer wing skin, and we could not determine for certain if it was old or fresh. I called Edison, who suggested letting the airplane sit in the hangar with the right wing filled to where it could take no more fuel. After a flight that started with full tanks and included left/right steep turns and maneuvering flight, I topped of the tanks as suggested. After a few hours in the hangar with the right tank completely full the leak was evident in the area my A&P/IA found. Edison thought a sealant bubble at the top of the outer tank had broken and was allowing the fuel to leak when the tanks were left sitting and completely full, and that it would require a small repair. I confirmed this by draining fuel to where the fuel level was 1-2 inches below the fuel cap, and the tank did not leak after a day of monitoring. Following discussions with Edison, and setting a date for the repair, he called me back a few days later to explain the leak could also be coming from the fuel sensor gasket located on the vertical outer wall of the outermost tank. Before taking the airplane down several days for repairs, and the added cost of the trip to/from KFXE, Edison recommended that my A&P/IA replace the sensor gasket and check again. After replacing the gasket and topping the tank, the leak returned after a few hours. At this point I decided with Edison it was time for a repair, and we agreed on an earlier date than planned provided I could get the airplane to him the next Saturday morning. I flew to KFSE early Saturday morning and taxied the airplane directly to Edison's shop; Edison started work immediately; the airplane was ready on Sunday, 8 years after the initial reseal; Banyan Air Services towed it to their ramp late Sunday; and I picked up the airplane on Tuesday 4/9/24. My assessment is that the source of the inconsistent seeps in 2016 and 2019 was the same repaired by Edison in 2023, with the fuel just finding its way out to the bottom wing skin by the path of least resistance. Finally, fuel is expensive at KFXE, but Banyan gives a discount to Edison's customers, so I added the 10 gal minimum they require to wave some of the ramp fees, and flew the airplane home early Tuesday afternoon. The folks at Banyan were a pleasure to work with. With dry wings and in great appreciation of Edison at Wet-Wingologist.... Hank

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Where are you located? Sounds like we should talk. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Anyone have any good or bad experience with getting your aircraft propeller dynamically balanced at a shop in Florida? I'm not asking whether or not to get the propeller balanced, but instead asking for any experience and recommendations on a shop to get it done. I am presently considering Double M Aviation in Lakeland, FL. all the best - Hank

Plus one for Edison’s work and the way he honors his warranty! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks! I will investigate. I’m thinking of pulsing only the new LED recognition lights on the J. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Marc, I will investigate. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I’m planning to install the 14V replacements in my J model soon. Is there a wig-wag system available to augment the installation? Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Used Wet Wingologist to reseal both wings of my M20J and remain very satisfied. Edison is very good at what he does and stands behind his work. All the best - Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks EricJ and PT20J. Issue resolved on my 1990J by adjusting the switch bracket position on the throttle cable behind the console; what at PITA! Hank

Hello Eric, since you mentioned the microswitch on the throttle, can you point me to where I can find more details on adjusting or replacing it? Mine appears to be out of adjustment as it gets the gear warning going when I pull the power below 20 inches MAP. thanks - Hank

Thanks EricJ. No clear problem that I can point to. However, in a discussion with AutoPilotsCentral they mentioned making sure to change that filter on the 500 hr schedule as it can be the hidden cause of gyro problems. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Clarence, that helps. Any recommendations on how tight to turn the nut and avoid crushing the filter? The shop that last installed mine had it finger tight at best. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Regular has one filter attached to the back of the AI and in my case HSI, while the alternate has a single filter attached to the firewall and to which each instrument connects. The alternate configuration is shown on the lower right corner of the diagram. All the best -Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any procedural advice on replacing the Central Gyro Filter? On my 1990 M20J it is a Rapco RA-D9-18-1 that has just a few hours left on the recommended 500 hr replacement cycle. It is the alternate installation in the Service Manual (MAN123, Figure 37-1) located inside the instrument panel on the pilot's side and appears to be very difficult to get to from the top of the instrument panel. Advice on how much to tighten would also be great as the Service Manual (MAN123, Section 37-13-04) only says don't over tighten. thanks in advance - Hank

Like Skip and others have said, "Dan Long at West Coast Governors is terrific". I sought him out because of recommendation in MooneySpace, and he met or exceeded my expectations. He came through for me in replacing my old governor with a different, newly overhauled governor when like Skip I swapped out my IO-360-A3B6D for a -A3B6. I contacted Dan several weeks before I would need the governor and he offered to have one ready and waiting for me when I needed it, at a very reasonable price, and that is exactly what he did He was also very responsive and patient in dealing with the questions I gave him regarding the installation. Hank

Brad, As others on this thread have already responded, there is a quite a bit of variance in overhaul prices, and that is assuming no nasty surprises like a cracked crankcase or problems with the crank shaft, none of which are typically included in overhaul quotes. As also mentioned by others, there are other costs that typically get quickly added and you should consider when budgeting, such as: replacing the muffler and/or entire exhaust system; overhauling or at least flushing the prop governor and oil cooler; replacing the hoses; replacing the engine mounts; replacing or overhauling the starter and alternator; the cost to remove, ship (round trip) and reinstall the engine; and of course there is always the “might as well fix this now expenses”. These additional costs will vary depending on the condition of the aircraft and engine accessories , but with 1750 hrs on the engine, they are something to consider as they can easily add $10k to $20K or more to the cost of just the overhaul. Also keep in mind that supply chain problems are presently causing delays in parts availability, so expect delays in completing the project from whatever you are promised. Good luck with your efforts - Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They overhauled my D3000 in 2019 and I was very pleased with the results and with their communications before and after, as well as the detailed instructions provided to my maintenance shop for installation and check out. Hank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk