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You may be right, it could be a replacement for the G500, maybe touchscreen like the G3X, but their GDU software on the G500/600 is into the 7's now (7.12 is the last I've seen).

You guys are overthinking this . . lol. I have always put the Kool Scoop on just as it was designed (double stick tape mounted on the window so you can use the built-in hinge) and (1) I don't have to look for a place to store it, (2) I still use the sunscreen with no problem on that window and (3) in 24 years of using a Kool Scoop on a Mooneys, it has ever scratched the plexiglas window.

As you're shopping, the 1999 (somewhere in '99 they made the change) to 2004 Ovations and all Eagles had Moritz engine gauges (see picture #1). They showed digital and analog and were very accurate, which sounds nice, however the indicators start failing one at a time. The Mooney parts book says you can't replace just one gauge at a time but you have to replace the entire assembly. Budget in some money to recut the panel and replace those with a JPI EDM930 or 900 or an EI MVP50. This gets expensive since you'll probably do a few other upgrades while everything is out. I had a 2000 Ovation where the previous owner had done all that and by the time he was done had spent about $40000 (new panel, 2 Aspens, JPI 930, standby electric gyro, etc, etc - see picture below of the way it was when I bought it). I'm glad he did it instead of me, however panel upgrades are personal and everyone would do them a little differently. You may look at an Ovation where all of the Moritz gauges are working now but it's only a matter of time since there is no support by the company who made the gauges. I've seen ones where they pulled the Moritz gauges and went with a JPI or EI and just put a blank there to match the panel, but you are giving up a lot of panel space, you're better off just recutting the left panel. These are still great airplanes but on these model years this will have to be addressed by the present owner or you. On the bright sight most of the Ovations in these years had a KFC225 autopilot which is the best of the King autopilots that were put in Mooneys.

The ones he is looking for are the fully articulating versions that adjust up and down, etc.

Try this: GTX335and 345 Installation Manual Rev 3-1.pdf

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Looks great Kevin!

These were bought new in 1998 and only used when back seat passengers were along. The rest of the time they were on the shelf in the closet inside the house, so they are perhaps the most pristine Bose Series II headsets on the planet . . lol. They came with Lemo plugs PLUS they have Twin General Aviation Plug adaptors with Battery Packs, so they should work in any General Aviation airplane. Batteries were only put in when we took back seat passengers so no battery leaks in the battery packs. The seals and inside ear foam are like new and I'll include two new mic covers. The Bose cases are original and are like new. (Years ago the battery door broke on one Battery Pack and was replaced with a superior PilotUSA battery pack with has an Auto feature for longer battery life.) SOLD

The mags seem to be the weakest point on our airplanes - especially with pressurized mags on turbo airplanes and the harsh environment they work in. They are being pressurized with hot bleed air. The heat and the moisture really shortens the life. http://www.aviationpros.com/article/10388584/magnetos-under-pressure http://www.ramaircraft.com/Maintenance-Tips/Pressurized-Magnetos.htm https://www.avweb.com/news/savvyaviator/savvy_aviator_43_high_altitude_misfire_194870-1.html

Gently used Stratus 2 with AHRS can be used with Foreflight.One short and one long usb power cable. Plastic snap-in holder.Rubber non-skid mat - never usedManual, original box, receipt.New $899 + shipping. $450 shipped to U. S. address. PayPal to friends and family.

The wing walk is not that hard. Getting the old stuff off is easiest with a heat gun and plastic scrapers. I used a couple of pieces of poster board and made a template with the old wing walk on. Then I ordered 6 feet of this: http://www.kofflersales.com/p/anti-slip-abrasive-tape.asp?cid=23 For about $40 plus a little time you can have brand new wing walk. If yours in in good shape, just faded, mask it off and hit it with flat black paint. It'll look new when you're done.

I think it interfaces with a Narco DME if you have one installed.

McFarlane has the outer rings for $43.20 each https://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/products/product/CA38241/

I think the first post on this thread explains why insurance covered it. Mice got in there and their urine caused the corrosion. Lots of evidence that it wasn't just corrosion that comes from where the airplane was stored or normal wear and tear. Edit: Wow last post and mine were at the same time.

I always knew you were a little crazy . . lol

Those prices match up with the brochure they gave me recently.

If you live right in San Antonio Stinson airport is probably the closest and usually can find you hangar space. Talk to Jimmy Martinson at 210-5570798. If you don't mind driving west to Castroville the fuel is cheap and they have built new hangars which are about $330 per month. (830) 931-0224 Northwest of San Antonio is Boerne Stage Airport. Their hangars start at around $400 (830) 981-2345

It's back to Dugosh again and David Behrens the longest employee co-owns it now and runs it. He just fixed a fuel leak for me. He is one of the most competent and honest people I know. I have used him for other things in years past when he was a mechanic working for Ronnie. He is the right guy for the job.

You responded to a sidenote I mentioned, then I replied to your response.

Whoever covered the console with ultra leather did a great job, while the color might not be your choice, it sure beats the old yellowed plastic. I think the wood overlay if it was all cleaned up would look great. Somebody put a lot of care and attention into this airplane at one time.

The buyer had a laundry list of everything he wanted checked out that he had e-mailed to Don, so the avionics may have been part of that.

If Autopilots Central can't find the microprocessor I doubt any of us can. Your best shot may be to see if you can find a used KC191 Computer for your KAP150 and make sure it has the mod that corresponds with the new microprocessor. KAP150.pdf On a side note I brought an airplane I was selling ('97 Mooney Encore) to Don Maxwell for a pre-buy for the prospective new owner. Don took the airplane up and flew it, testing all avionics, making that a part of his thorough pre-buy. Even though his pre-buy was not inexpensive it was complete and good insurance against getting an airplane with a lot of squawks. Avionics seem to be overlooked on a lot of the pre-buys and it can be frustrating to chase down the gremlins later.

Keys or no keys, most older GA airplanes can be unlocked and started pretty easily. I remember hearing once that at one point one of ten keys would open and start any Cessna.

For the 431/531 caps this still seems like the best deal around. https://www.beechtalk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=130666

Here are the connectors used: