M20F-1968

Give Erik at McKee Aviation in San Marcos a call. His is able to do anything you would need whether it be installation or repair. Brian Kendrick is also working out of that same shop (former Mooney Factory Service Manager). John Breda

I have done the OEM J model cowling on a Vintage Mooney (1968 F). You can call me at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com to discuss. Thanks, John Breda

I actually have a letter from Mooney in my files indicating that the wings have been structurally the same. The steel cage on the newest airplanes have been changed somewhat, but for what you are stating, the E, F, G, J, K have the same wings, with fuel tank differences. The F model will have the same fuel tank configuration as the J. John Breda

The wing from the Vintage Mooney's up to present production, believe it or not, is the same wing but for the fuel tank configurations and the wing tips. If you are interested, I have a very clean wing from a 67 F model available as well. You can e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. Thanks, John Breda

Welcome to the board. I also have a highly modified F model which people look at and wonder in which year it was made. Given that you have a retractable step I would guess yours is in the 67-68 tear range. Where are you in Germany. Perhaps we could meet for a Beer? Do you fly the alps much? John Breda

I am a Board Certified Internist and Senior AME (Class I, II and III) in the Boston, MA area. I always as pilots to do the MedXpress form before coming in, print the form and bring the certification number. If they do not print it out, I can still look at it on line with them. There is a provision for me to change information entered on the form but only with the pilot's permission, knowledge and authorization. I must certify that I have those consents to alter any of the pilot's answers. If I can help provide any answers feel free to e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com I do my exams in the Concord, MA area. Thanks, John Breda

I would encourage you to take a realistic and goal oriented approach. Your goal now is to learn to fly. That is best accomplished with you being focused on that task, not servicing and performing maintenance on your own airplane. A Mooney is not a plane you want to fly when you do not yet have the skills to fly by the numbers and with precision. It takes time to gain that experience and control over the airplane. A Cessna 172 is forgiving of student's mistakes. A Mooney is not. You should get your initial training in a rented plane, and advance to various aircraft as you progress. I learned in Pipers and Cessnas and got my private license in about 40 hours. Starting about 60 hours, I began my instrument training (dual until I had the required hours for IFR check ride) in a Grumman Tiger. That was actually a very good experience if you wish to later buy a Mooney since it is fixed gear and neither high performance nor complex and has a fixed pitch prop, but it is fairly sensitive and somewhat slippery in the air and is a floater which the Mooney is as well. These were all good characteristics in that it was less forgiving than the C and P varieties, but not complex. It allowed me to advance in my abilities to control the plane, without the jump to a Mooney or Bonanza. You do not want to bang around in a Mooney as a student pilot, as you may get into trouble. Let alone, bang around in YOUR Mooney which will cost you money if you do get into trouble (prop strike, etc...). If you must buy, buy a trainer that will hold its value, then sell it when you are done with it. Just don't buy a dog that you will have to put a bunch of money into as you will not get it back. My opinion, John Breda

I have a CAD drawing for several updated panels, and also have some panels which I cut but did not use. Look in my gallery for the end result. One earlier version used steam gauges. E-mail if you can use any of this stuff. My e-mail is johnabreda@yahoo.com John Breda

I have several which I accumulated while doing my rebuild. I have not had a chance to try them for size and fit. I am sure that I will have one or two to sell. Keep in touch over the next few weeks and I will know more. John Breda

This was a 1950's - 1960's thing. My parents always bought Oldsmobiles and each one came with 2 sets of keys in a leather case like this. John Breda

I am a Mooney owner, an board certified internal medicine physician and an FAA AME. Send me a PM privately or e-mail me at (617) 877-0025 and we can discuss. I do not want to discuss medical matters in an open forum. My e-mail address is on my profile page or just send me a private message on this forum. Thanks, John Breda

A concern between a vacuum artificial horizon and and electric artificial horizon is that the vacuum unit is able to correct from an unusual attitude more readily and is more stable. Yes you have a vacuum pump, but that is a plus when everything else is electric. This is the reason I have the electronic G600, 3" vacuum AI and 2" electric AI. John Breda

When I bought my JPI 930 there were "two versions" which were in fact identical, the certified and non-certified. The only difference was that the certified version had the limits and data set by the FAA installed in a way that this info could not be changed. As I recall, there as a significant percentage increase for the certified version. John

I have changed it, but I can not be very much help. I brought my empennage to the factory in 2008. They de-mated the vertical stabilizer from the horizontal, checked everything, changed the rubber you mentioned and put it back together. I know of no other way. John Breda

The cross section (extrusion) of the seat rails are the same. The amount of milling (relief) to allow removal of the seat is different (but may in fact not matter). The width and installation oif the rails in the airframe is the same, therefore the seats are interchangable. John Breda

I have two parking brake valves that are in excellent condition. I would recommend that you NOT rebuild your original senders. The newer style senders are better, more stable and can be retrofitted to your airplane. They are mounted identically with the same mouting hardware and footprint. The newer style ones are also impedence driven and the gauges will register them like it did the old ones. I have two used and rebuilt newer style senders if you are interested. (see attached pictures) There are also available options for new individual STC'd electronic fuel gauges to replace the needle fuel gauges as well. You can e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. Thanks, John Breda

I have the original rheostat controls from a 1967 F model. I am sure they are the same as yours. If you are interested, please call me at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda

I am working on a device currently. It is in the final stage of development/assembly. It can be activated by cell phone or by text message, is AC powered (or there is another version which can be 9V powered) and can carry 30 amp of power on 1 of the 2 switched circuits. The unit does require some configuration, assembly and wiring. It has been reliable. If people are interested, perhaps I can get a batch of the assembled. Please e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com if interested. Thanks, John Breda

They did not wet rivet the legacy aircraft in the 1960's. I believe thay have been doing that in the most recent models (Ovations and later) but I am not sure when they started the wet riveting. Also, confusing the issue is that the wing is made on a jig by it self. I do not remember seeing any visible PRC on that assembly, which would be the case if the tanks were wet riveted.

I have the interior light you are looking for. You can e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com or call me at (617) 877-0025. Thanks, John Breda

I have an original set on Mooney Rheostats I could sell. It would be alot cheaper than a new retrofit and if it works, you get to buy more time. They are 12 volt. You can call me at (617) 877-0025. My e-mail is johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda

I have an extra L cowl flap. You can call me at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda

Check your installation and wiring. One sender is isolated (and NOT grounded) the the airframe and the otheIS grounded. As I remember the inboard sender is the one which is not grounded. John Breda

I have a set of main gear wheel covers I will let go cheap. Please give me a call at (617) 877-0025 or e-mail me at johnabreda@yahoo.com Thanks, John Breda