M20F-1968

Does anyone know when the 2015 MAPA Homecoming is scheduled to occur? There is no mention on their web site. John Breda

I may have one because I rebuilt a J model cowling and took out the landing light. John Breda

Be sure you spend a significant amount of time with a good Mooney instructor before you venture off alone with the 201. They are definitely different airplanes and a new pilot can easily get behind the airplane. John Breda

TAKING OFFERS: My plane will be back in my hangar in about 3 weeks. I need to get rid of my extra Mooney stuff and this turbo system needs to find a good home. I am accepting offers on this system. The exhaust pipes, wastegate and scavenger pump have been rebuilt. Regarding the exhaust, wastegate and heat muff - these parts are new since we only saved the pin onto which the wastegate spring attaches as the retained part to legally rebuild the system. I have an 8130 (return to service document) for the scavenger pump. To keep the price of it down, I will let it go with a turbocharger that turns freely but has not been rebuilt. You could do this on your time.

I have a replacement switch if you are interested. John Breda (617) 877-0025

I think there is one on E-bay that I saw earlier today in passing.

The retracting reels can be installed in an F model. I did it with DER approval using Ovation parts. I also have a set of clamps that go onto the tubular structure to install non-retracting front shoulder harnesses if anyone is interested. John Breda

Get me his name. This doctor may be interested. John Breda

Find you cheapest quote to get each job done, and then multiply by three to get the job done correctly. John Breda

The door is held on bay a piano hinge. It sounds like one side of the hinge is cracked. Pull the wire (pin) from the hinge, separate the 2 halves of the piano hinge. Then, buy a replacement similar hinge (they are mostly standard). Remove rivets to take off the broken side and install a new 1/2 hinge to replace the broken side. Be sure to align the hinge so it fits into the other half when the door is closed. Not too difficult a project. John Breda

I have both a collection of interior sun screen and covers which I purchased for my plane over the long rebuild time. My goal was to keep what fits best and sell the rest. I need to do some trial fitting and my plane will not be back until March. If you can wait, I may have something for you. John

I think you have answered your own question by saying, "I already have a lot of time and money invested and think it would be a great fit and feel I am extremely close to making it happen." 1) The guy is a busy professional and I as a physician get it that he does not have time to deal with it all, 2) he probably wants to control more of the sale (which is his problem), BUT 3) if you are satisfied with the plane and the price, you will spend far more in time and money looking for another. Just get it done and move on. Split the fuel and fly him home. You are buying a plane because you enjoy flying, right? IMHO -John

I have the hardware to install the shoulder belts in an E model. The parts consist of a screw clamp which goes around the structural tube and on it there is a place to screw the shoulder belts into. I can part with them cheap as I will never use them. I welded on the Mooney part used on the new airplanes. I'll look and see what condition they are in - perhaps the first $25.00 gets them. John Breda

I am a senior AME in the Boston area. You can train and learn how to fly with an instructor. When ready, you can take your flight test with the FAA to obtain your SODA. There are pilots with SODA's for monocular vision. You should not have a problem provided you can show your ability to fly the airplane and meet expected flight standards. The SODA (literally "Statement of Demonstrated Ability") is a provision to obtain a waiver for a stable medical condition. You can call me if you need some help going through the process. My cell is (617) 877-0025. John Breda

Bus Driver: I have a wemac from a M20E which is in excellent condition if you need it. You can contact me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at 617-877-0025. Thanks, John Breda

I bought some thick walled plastic pipe and plan on scribing a line using a metal lathe to correspond to every 5 gallons. Then you can either engrave by hand or use a machinist's lettering set (with some mild heating of the metal) to engrave the numbers. Cheap and accurate. John Breda

Too bad I did not see this earlier. I have many RayJay and could have sold it to you for less than $450. You can e-mail me at johnbreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. John Breda

I have an oil filler door from a J model if that can be of interest for you. You would need to rivet in an aluminum sheet to mount it into but you will eliminate the thumbscrews and have a push button lock. John Breda

If it is like mine, the nav lights also must be on for it to operate. John Breda

Which fuel selector is in the plane? How much are you asking for it? You can e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. Thanks, John Breda

I have several cover sets which I collected during the rebuild of my plane. I need to sort out which ones I will keep but I am sure that I will be selling some of them. What model Mooney do you have and which covers are you looking for (just cabin or more than that). You can reach me at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda

I have some teflon oil hose with integrated fire sleeve which I did not use on my rebuild project. They can be gotten from me for short money. I can get you sizes. They are new. You can call me at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com John Breda

I am coming in on Oct 24th looking to leave Oct 26th. Is anyone going that would be willing to share the ride with me for shared expenses. I am coming from Boston but could fly somewhere to meet you. Please call me at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda

If you look on e-bay I have the files for the panels pictured. I'll dig around for the files. John Breda

1968 M20F - highly modified Turbo Normalized J model cowling and windshield, aileron/flap/elevator gap seals and hinge covers long range tanks, manual gear and hydraulic flaps 100 deg ROP 9,500 ft - 160 kts true air speed 17,000 ft - 170-175 kts true air speed - still collecting data here