M20F-1968

I have not thought much about this problem but it would seem that the airport facilities directory and AirNav should have a current list of all fees publicized to protect them and pilots flight planning a trip. John Breda

Get a set of Rosen visors and cut the lens similarly to the LASAR, or install the LASAR lens in the Rosen frame if the LASAR lens is undrilled. John Breda

Can not be done legally in any reliable or cost effective way. The 65 E has a microswitch behind the panel for gear warning. It is fitted into a cut-out in the cable assembly and is something that can not be done easily or legally with the vernier cable. It you but the switch in the engine compartment, that would still be a modification requiring approval and you would be putting the switch in a harsh environment and is a set=up for failure of the switch. But a new Vernier cable for the E from Mooney (about $450) if it needs changing - it is a bargain given other obstacles. John Breda

I have 2 rebuilt senders from an Ovation that can be used and they have Mooney part numbers. $250 each. e-mail johnabreda@yahoo.com John Breda

I am interested in the two elevators and flap(s) but must confirm thay are the same as on my F. Also, would like to see more detailed pictures and part numbers. Can you e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks.

The conversion to a one piece belly pan is not trivial. Much of the structure supporting the original panels are removed and new structure substituted. It takes quite a bit of time. However, that structure is all approved data. There are compound curves on the belly pan which would make it difficult to fabricate it from aluminum sheet, unless it were stamped (you would not want to pay for the die) or formed by riveting small sheets into a compound curved one piece panel (which defeats the purpose). Composites are the way to go and fiber is lighter but hared to work with. John Breda

I am trying to fill a 50 cubic ft bottle in my aircraft. What size bottle would I need for transfill? Is 125 cubic Ft large enough to fill my aircraft. It would seem that a 125 cubic ft bottle, starting at bout 2500 in pressure would equilibrate to about 1200 in pressure, which would only be 1/2 of my capacity. John Breda

What are people using for Oxygen refill and transfill of onboard Oxygen tank? I am considering purchasing two "T" tanks (but may purchase a total of four given that the shipping is the same for 2 or 4. They are tanks that have only been used to store medical oxygen. They will have new valves (#540 - not medical valves), be newly hydrtested and pained medical green. If any one is interested in one or two of the tanks, we could share shipping. I can be reached at (617) 877-0025 or emailed at johnabreda@yahoo.com Does anyone have a better idea that to own tanks for transfill? I know they can be rented but over the years, it seems that it is better to own. John Breda

Without going into specifics, I have had the experience of horrible customer service from Electronics International, to the degree of my questioning how they could ever keep a customer. This problem resulted from a small issue this their management made 100 times worse. I have asked around abit and found several avionics professionals who would rather not use their products for similar reasons. I have to post such a negative commentary, but in this case it is truly warranted. I also hear (admittedly third hand) that EI had posted some derogatory comments on their web sire about JPI. In my mind, if I had any choice of purchasing JPI instead of EI equipment, I would do so in a heartbeat every time. I find no reason to do business with a company who acts as I have witnessed EI to act.

Norwood is your best bet. Good airport, instrument approaches, rental cars, two runways, and 10 minutes by cab to the Commuter train (University station) which takes you downtown (Copley Square and South Station) for about $4. John Breda

Mike: Thanks for your energy, interest and persistence particularly after what you have been through. Let us all know how we can help. John Breda

I made a fiberglass version using the original as a model. Flame retardant resin and glass. You can see it on my gallery. With DER approval of course. John Breda

Do you have any beige left? John Breda

There are two high pressure fuel pumps listed as applicable to my airplane with IO360. One is R00253-501 and the other is LW15473. What is the functional difference between these and which one is preferred and for what reason? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, John Breda

The MSE most likely has speed brakes. If so, that reduces the aux tanks by 5 gallons total making 14.5 gallons a side. There is also 1/2 gallon of unusable fuel per side. John Breda

The airspeeds I quoted are true airspeeds, not indicated. There are no cowl mods needed except for removal of the RAM air door in the cowling and closing off the opening with a flush patch (every A&P mechanic knows how to do this) and installation of side vents (gills) on the aft part of the metal cowl doors on either side. Everything else is essentially bolt on. There is a flapper box that gets riveted on. The installation is about 40-50 hrs. I installed it onto my plane with plans to use it, however the mechanic working on my cowling made swiss cheese out of my F model cowling and the SW Texas STC's cowling parts. I then decided to take everything off and install a J model cowling. This changes the type of air box to the J model airbox and thus I was not able to use this turbo normalizer (which is configured for the F or E model airbox). John Breda

You can strip in to bare aluminum and polish it, but then you will have to keep it polished. John Breda

For sale - RayJay Turbo Normalizer system. This is the original RayJay turbonormalizer system for an F or E model. It has all major parts, two STC's, FAA POH letter. The exhaust pipes and wastegate are completely rebuilt. The exhaust pipes are 1 gauge thicker stainless steel than the originals and the wastegate is substantially thicker to withstand heat. The work was done by a former worker from RayJay in the original RayJay jigs. The parts have been installed and are known to fit. The scavenger pump has also bee rebuilt. The pictures display what you get. I am trying to rid my hangar of parts that I will not be using given that my plane is now completed. I have reduced the price to $14,250 and am simply trying to get my money out of this system. To have such a system, one needs to purchase an run-out system (usually $6000 - $7000 range) and then rebuild the components. The remainder is rebuild costs. This system makes an E or F a totally different airplane. At 18,000 ft you will see 175 - 180 kts reliably on about 12 gallons per hour. The E may be a little bit faster. I can be reached at 617-877-0025 or at johnabreda@yahoo.com. Thanks for looking, John Breda

I have a nice set of original exhaust pipes for the original RayJay Turbo Normalizer for the E and F models. The pipes are clean and serviceable. (except for the overboard pipe which needs rebuilding). They are as pictured. If you own this system, you should have these pipes on the shelf as they are difficult to have rebuilt since you need the jigs to do so) if you can do it at all. I am clearing out space so let me know if you are interested. A picture is attached. You can reach me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. John Breda Attached Thumbnails