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Articulating front seats can make the difference between being comfortable and not. They adjust height and seat back angle. These are in excellent condition. Just recently cleaned and lubricated. They came off of a late model J and upholstered in gray leather in really good shape. Just one bottom metal frame (no cushions) from Mooney fifteen years ago was over $3000, and are now over $5000 backordered. On these, if you wanted one bottom frame section without any cushions it would be $1500; a complete seat back and bottom without any cushions it would be $1600; a complete seat back and bottom with gray leather cushions it would be $1800. Two complete with cushions would be $3300. Local pickup or shipping at cost (example: a recent check to ship both complete seats from TX to CA to a commercial address was $130)

You have the Acclaim that used to be owned by Jonny Pollack, CEO of Mooney. I would make sure that the shop you're using really knows how to diagnose autopilot issues, and isn't just throwing parts at it. The likelihood that all of those servos plus the magnetometer have really failed is a very low percentage.

A little trivia on Silver Wings and the runway here . . . Before I made my decision to buy here at Silver Wings over eight years ago I had looked at other air parks. It didn't take long to realize that I was never going to find one with a runway like this. As you point out, it was built to Dept. of Defense specs and easily able to accommodate a C130, which was the criteria. Legend has it that around 1990 the DOD approached a local ranch owner (Friedrich) and told him that they wanted to lease XXX number of acres for him for $$$$$$/year. He wouldn't be told what they were using the land for, there would be high fences installed, but any and all improvements would be his at the end of the lease. He looked at the amount and it didn't take but a moment for him to agree when he compared that to trying to run cattle on the land. The Air Force used it to test drones and once the project was complete he found out that he now owned a large hangar, a couple of homes and an amazing 3800' x 80' runway built up on a excavated base that must have cost millions. Over the next few years he created the neighborhood and sold lots. The inside lots, one of which I own, facing the runway are each 4 acres. The perimeter lots are very special, 50+ acres, ag exemption, ranch living, yet you are a minute or two from your hangar and the runway, that no air park developer could have ever afforded to build to those same specs. (The home for sale mentioned here is lot 28 and their hangar is on Hangar Row XX. I'm at midfield on lot 19)

This is the Air Park I live on and I'm helping to sell my neighbor's place. Incredible opportunity to own a Texas Hill Country Ranch on an Airpark. Whether your passion is aviation, dark skies, enjoying nature, wildflowers, raising animals or just privacy - this one is worthy of your consideration. A lighted 3800 foot runway, 80 feet wide, is the centerpiece of this exclusive Hill Country Gated Community, located between Fredericksburg, Kerrville and Harper. Your 60 x 60 hangar on Hangar Row will store your airplane, RV, boat, etc. while providing extra space for guests in the 400 square foot heated and cooled quarters, which includes a bathroom with shower, kitchen and bedroom. Your 56.148 acres are located on the NE corner of the Aviation Loop perimeter and will provide you with privacy and endless possibilities. The total square footage of heated and cooled areas is 2885 s.f., which includes the 621 s.f. pottery studio located in two stalls of the four stall oversized garage. Hill Country Native stone home with metal roof has beautiful scenic views in every direction. The split floor plan has a master suite and two additional bedrooms separated by a Great Room with open Kitchen and Dining. The over-sized 1242 s.f. four stall garage offers many possibilities. The paved driveway will allow you to keep your vehicles clean. The neighborhood has a water system and the property has an onsite aerobic septic system. However a recent 20,000 gallon Rainwater system cares for all of the present owner's water needs. A 192 s.f. well-built, insulated greenhouse is another recent upgrade. Sensible deed restrictions and cooperative owners in this community protect your investment but give you flexibility. And don't forget about the tax advantages of the ag exemption. The yearly mandatory HOA is $1150 for neighborhood amenities including runway maintenance. $1,899,950 https://silverwingsflyinranch.com/ https://www.airnav.com/airport/TS36 More pictures: https://sabor.com/listings/221676669/21 ... ndor=sabor

This is why you go to Edison or Paul to get your tanks done. Period. Sure, anyone could figure it out and do it - but these guys do it every week. They aren't learning on your airplane.

Paging @Jake@BevanAviation, the expert on this subject.

Resurrecting the topic again almost 12 years later . . . . I have two articulating seats available that I was saving for a project that never happened. For someone who doesn't quite fit in a Mooney these would be great since they adjust up and down and the seat back angle adjusts. For anyone that has any interest send me a PM.

Since you're learning about your Mooney, I thought I'd throw this in there: Resist the urge to remove your hydraulic reservoir to clean it up or paint it to improve the appearance. One of the most frequent posts on Mooneyspace is when newer owners do any kind of brake work and get air in the lines and fight trying to remedy the soft brakes. I t doesn't mean that your brakes shouldn't be bled by someone that really knows Mooney brakes to get rid of the dark gelled nasty brake fluid that's likely in the system But let someone that has years of experience deal with that.

@AH-1 Cobra Pilot has switch covers for a couple of the different brands used, with the printing on the switch covers. He may respond to this or you can Private Message him.

I believe what you’re looking for is more like a u-shaped “door edge” trim. There are a lot of automotive sources for it. Here’s what Amazon has: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Door+edge+trim&crid=2MQGT3NHQ87I0&sprefix=door+edge+trim%2Caps%2C183&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

This will be a wonderful car for someone. Carvana and AutoNation have given me fair offers and if it doesn’t sell I’ll have one of them come and get it. I thought I'd put it on here in case any Mooneyspacers want it. It's advertised locally for $14,950. $13,500 for someone on the forum. This car belonged to my brother from 2016 to 2024 when he passed away. He bought it as a certified pre-owned vehicle in December 2016. The clean Texas title was transferred into my name in 2024. He used to own a service station so his mentality was to have the car maintained to the highest standards and the car is immaculate. Recent service last month includes an oil and filter change, air filter and cabin filter. Tires have approximately 12,000 miles on them. The car has 72,900 miles. The mileage may vary slightly since it’s being driven occasionally. Black exterior with black leather interior. V6 automatic. The LTZ includes every option except sunroof. The infotainment includes Apple CarPlay, a CD player and SXM radio. Tinted windows. The CarFax is clean with no accidents. It will show that the only minor damage ever on the vehicle was light hail damage in 2023, which was handled with paintless dent removal so no paint and bodywork. Also, in 2024 I recently had the rear bumper painted since he had scuffed the bumper. It was very light scuff, but I wanted it to be right since it's such a nice car. More pictures below in a Dropbox link https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zh0w1y2j ... 9cuqb&dl=0

That's only a 2% difference, or one gallon per side, which is easily within a margin of error of differences in how line guys top off an airplane. It wouldn't concern me. Eventually the transducers slowly fail. The Service Manual says that the life expectancy is 1500 hours on the transducer.

The inside of the fuselage and the entire wing spar are primed with an anti-corrosion product. Looking inside of the inspection panels on the wing, the rest of the areas are not treated with anti-corrosion. I doubt that there's any product that can completely "corrosion-proof" aluminum.

The product is called "windlace". Aircraft Spruce only sells black, so that maybe where your shop got it. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/windlacedoorwelt.php This product was used alot in the automotive industry back in the 50's - 70's and you might find what you need from an auto upholstery shop or other sources. Mainly what they used was cloth windlace. https://www.ebay.com/sch/6000/i.html?_nkw=windlace+interior+trim&_from=R40 AeroComfort makes their windlace to match the leather in the interior. You might call Hector and see if they could sell you some to match it perfectly. https://aerocomfort.com/contact/