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Greetings: I would like to get a "pre" pre-buy on a M20E. It is hangared at Fort Payne, AL. Do any of your good folks live close by? Or can someone recommend a local mechanic willing to look at the plane and snap some pictures? Thanks!

Patrick: Thank you for the link. I e-mailed all 3 MSC in GA. Cole quoted the cheapest pre-buy inspection/annual ($1800). Now I know why.

Quote: KSMooniac You should be able to get a ton of detailed pics and scanned logs/records via email to filter your choices (if you have a serious and diligent seller).

Thank you all for your input. There are indeed plenty of better planes. Unfortunately, very few are listed in my neighborhood ( GA, SC, NC, northern FL.)

Quote: maropers Looks like one incident Accident/Incident Occurred on: 1987-06-26 Narrative: RAN OFF RUNWAY AFTER LANDING. NOSE WHEEL STEERING HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND FELT DIFFERENT TO PILOT.

Quote: jetdriven What is the spec sheet and asking price for this plane?

Quote: eldeano I cant tell what is happening in the last picture, clearly there is a couple of non-stock panels, one pop-rivited it looks like, then a cut access panel with what looks like machine screws and tinnerman nuts I would assume. Modification?

Greetings! Just before the holidays I went to look at a M20F. It is well equipped for my requirements. I took a few pictures. Here are some that concern me. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks for all your input. I'm trying to convince the seller to let me do a 100 hr inspection at Certified Center.

Quote: gregwatts The compressions should be higher than that....I would certainly invest in a good prebuy inspection.

Greetings: I was recently bitten by a Mooney bug and am contemplating a purchase of an E or F. I hope you can help me with a few questions. 1. Besides 208B, what other SAs , in your opinion, should be completed before a purchase? 2. Compressions…..The aircraft I’m currently looking at has a Mattituck engine. It was installed in 2001. The log indicates that every year compression dropped by about 1. Current compressions are 71-72. The engine has 850 hours. With some TLC, is it likely to make to the TBO? More questions are sure to come…..