LANCECASPER

I just went through this - its the switch made by Bendix King on the yoke thats going bad. There are three microswitches inside. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/14138-cleaning-the-yoke-trim-switch/

N301D 2001 Piper Meridian

I think my experience and others who had similar experiences is why his website now only shows the 28v model for Mooneys. It used to recommend the lower priced one but then say that Ovations needed the 28v model. Before, their strategy was to show a low price on the DeWalt to look good against the other brands in that price range, but in reality if you are going to spend the money to buy a 28v Minimax, just get a Redline Sidewinder - looks like a better engineered product. https://www.redlineaviation.com/mooney/sidewinder-mooney-airplanes/

I tried the Minimax and it was a bad experience. I stopped by the booth at Sun and Fun last April. He advertises that the Ovation (and I would guess all long bodies) needs the Milwaukee Drill upgrade, at the time I had a K model so naturally the mid body should be fine with the DeWalt, as he verified in person. A couple of months later I order it and there is no way this thing has enough power to move the M20K. I call him and he says I should have ordered the Milwaukee version but maybe he sent me the wrong bottom geared unit. I take pictures, go back and forth and finally he agrees to take it back. I paid shipping both directions which i consider tuition. What did I learn from this education? I learned never to do business with him again. I have heard good things about the Sidewinder but have never tried one.

+1 on this. The way the airplane taxis, and the firmness on which it lands really depends a lot on these shock discs. I bought a '97 Encore from the original owner and the first thing I did was change the shock discs - all 11 of them had '97 dates on them. Later I bought a 2000 Ovation and the shocks discs were 11 years old - they were not absorbing any shock and the airplane sat "tail low" on the ramp. Every landing was very firm. Since the discs were changed I notice a difference in the way it taxis and absorbs the shock on landing and like the way it looks when it sits on the ramp - much more level. Mooneybuilder - Do you notice a big difference in how long the heavier long body M, R, S and TN can go on their shock discs? Thanks Lance

Awesome news, and happy to hear. Just one follow-up question for Stacey & Mooney, though: he specifically said ADS-B Out. I'm curious what, if any, facilities there will be to equip with ADS-B In so that we can have weather and traffic options on the MFD to replace the TIS-B and GDL69. Is that something that Garmin has to address or is it a Mooney issue as well? Under the "Compatible Devices" tab, Garmin mentions regarding the GDL-88 that future support is planned for the G-1000. https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/in-the-air/avionics-safety/weather-solutions/gdl-88/prod63471.html

I recently updated a 796 on a Macbook Pro 15 Retina, no problems.

I don't have one but here's what their website says http://ultimatedoorseals.com/repairs.html By the way, do you like it? Is there noticeable difference?

Bose X Headset with Coiled Cord option and Panel Power Lemo Connector - Excellent condition. Ear cushions replaced recently. Will include new mic cover. Bose case included $395 shipped. lancecasper@me.com

I think you'll find something that will work here: http://sloanled.com/indicators/downloads/SloanLEDIndicatorsCatalog.pdf

I just sent you a text "Bob Cabe is a Mooney Instructor in San Antonio (210) 289-5375"

I have owned both the 696 and 796. The 796 is hands down the best portable on the market. I like my iPad for a lot of things but the 796 is designed for aviation and very intuitive. In 10 minutes you have everything it can do figured out. The geo-referenced approach plates are excellent. I have in connected to a GDL39D and the synthetic vision is great. I used my yoke mount and mounted it on my center post - not ideal but OK. My only complaint is that a subscription for approach plates is too expensive.

I just had something similar happen to an Ovation2. I tried cleaning the contacts but the best I could get was intermittent trim in one direction. There are three little switches within that one trim switch assembly. The bad news . . . Bendix King wants $1300 now for that switch assembly. The good news . . . Doug at Central Texas Avionics in Georgetown TX replaced the three microswitches and adjusted the metal springs. It was four hours labor and $75 for the 3 switches but a lot less than $1300 plus installation.

The last airplane (Encore) I had I replaced two landing lights with Aero LED LX- huge difference from the GE - was very satisfied. On current airplane (Ovation 2) it had stock lights so I just recently compared Aero LED to the Teledyne Alphabeam and I like the Alphabeams better. I bought four of them from Spruce - they discounted to about $255 each. Either the Aero LED or the Alphabeam are great if you are going into an airport at night that is not very well lit. This is a safety upgrade - you can leave them on all the time for recognition lights with their low current draw and long life. I never use my wingtip recognition lights any more (they are prone to melting the lenses they get so hot).

It's well worth it to hook up a Battery Minder while you are in there. You can buy a Y connection and an extra cord so that both batteries are being charged and desulfated at the same time. I plug it in as soon as I put it back in the hangar and unplug just before the next flight. Just make sure you get the right model Battery Minder for the batteries (usually S-2 suffix for Gill and S-5 suffix for Concorde sealed). You can reasonably expect 50%-100% longer battery life if you use one of these, plus the peace of mind in knowing that you have two fully charged batteries before every flight.

This guy is around Austin but does touch-ups on small planes and jets. Mark Lauck - his number is 512-587-5748. He has done work in the location of customers before. I haven't had him do anything for me, but he comes recommended by Central Texas Avionics at Georgetown, which I highly recommend.

Bob Cabe delivered many new airplanes for Mooney. He's a great instructor also. (210) 289-5375. He's based out of San Antonio.

The LED map lights came in from Aircraft Spruce and I replaced the pilot's side. Make a big difference in the amount of light plus should never have to be replaced. Next I want to replace the one in the Gear Down indicator.

I did, but the only one that they have that has the correct base is this one: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/subminiature-bulbs/led-product/11/ It should work for Mooneys with 12v systems, but I couldn't find one for 24v, which is what I needed.

In 2004 I believe the instrument panel was also lowered for the DX model. However if you decide on any DX be cautious of ones that still have Moritz engine/fuel/vac, etc, gauges. Moritz is no longer in business and there is no support. The instruments start to go one at at time. There's a company in FL that was working on them but the cost was prohibitive. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/13382-moritz-gauges/?hl=moritz http://mooneyspace.com/topic/11475-moritz-cht-gauge-inop/?hl=moritz http://mooneyspace.com/topic/1751-moritz-panel-weirdness/?hl=moritz What some have done is take out the Moritz gauges and install a JPI EDM 900 or 930 or an equivalent instrument certified as primary. Figure on a minimum of $10,000 to do this, plus recutting a new panel. So if this hasn't been done it may be something that will need to be done. If you find one with a new primary engine monitor then they have probably re-worked the panel and have upgraded other things as well. I fly a 2000 Ovation 2 and the panel had been done by the previous owner.

Here's I think the latest of many posts on the subject: http://mooneyspace.com/topic/13624-waas-update-for-2005-6-7-mooneys/?hl=g1000#entry176562

11-09629

Ok, I'll answer my own question. It looks like this part number (11-09629) from Aircraft Spruce (LED Replacement) will replace the map lights in the yoke and the landing gear indicator light on the floor also. I'll know for sure when I get them in a few days.

Any idea what the GE or led part number is on this bulb?

Yes, from 30 gallons down they are fairly accurate.