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Probably has the original unit.

I think I need a vacuum pump for my J. Anybody know which one I need to order or is there a rebuild kit? Is this going to be expensive?

Just got my new to me 78 J model home. One thing that was going on that baffles me a little is the cowl flaps would open on their own. Actually it was a little startling the first few times. Anyway, are these spring loaded and supposed to travel over center to maintain their position or something along those lines? Is there an adjustment I could make to keep them closed during cruise?

Finally got my new to me 201 home and I'm in need of a canopy cover and a set of shoulder belts. Good used would be fine. Any help out there.

Anybody have a set for sale. Retracts would be nice but not a must. Color might be a consideration but pretty open on that also. PM me please.

Is there another shop on the field? If not, I'd be looking for a shop within ferry distance. Possibly you can get an estimate from another shop, if they are close enough, before you do anything. You might have wayyyy more invested in the repair than you might think; so much so that parting the plane you have and buying another might be the best way to go.

Looks like a c212 o/h in April 1987.

Thanks

Any input on the value of a serviceable 201 prop? About 900 since o/h but o/h done around 1990. Ball park figure is fine.

Steve. I have never had an auto pilot so when you say the century II had wing leveling only and the Century IIB approach mode, does that mean the IIB has aileron and rudder control and the II only has aileron control? Is one a single axes and the other a two axis? Sorry for the ignorance.

Thanks, guys. Now I feel better.

I always thought the recommended TBO for the 200 HP IO 360 Lycoming was 2000 hrs but my pilots manual says it's only 1600 hrs. Was there an update that got it up to 2000 hr TBO sometime between 1978 and today?? My engine is the original IO-360- A3B6D.

The manuals are on the way via the mail system. They should be here early next week. I will be giving them a hard look...it will be fun. Yes, I can't wait to try out the J model. Hopefully I'll be smiling every minute of the flight back!

I've talked to the CFI/friend that transitioned me from a C150 to my old E model. I am getting close to needing my biannual flight review. He is willing to drive to Mn in a rental car with me and fly back to Kluk and combine the trip back with my biannual flight review. I think this will work out well. One of the biggest problems I had was imposing on him to make such a trip along with the apprehension of making the trip back alone in an unfamiliar/new to me airplane. Reading all the posts certainly gave me confidence that I could do the trip alone and gave great suggestions on what to do before the attempt. I appreciate all the suggestions, that is for certain. Thanks!

I think a filter and a capacitor and a condenser are all the same thing with different names.

In 1966 the average car price was probably $3k or less and now the average is about $30k or ten times. A mooney at $25k in 1966 should be $250k today but instead it's $750k. I guess the extra $500k is added on to cover lack of volume and government regulations. The new sticker price eliminates buyers which keeps volume down and price up and drives the aircraft production business out of business.

I always leave my key set in the luggage door. Without the keys it's hard to start the plane.

On an automobile it's usually fastened to the side of the alternator. I would think the same on the plane. A $3 part at the auto parts house but probably ten times that at your flight service station? I would think the cowling needs to be removed to replace.

Good thought on the gear switch. Just one of those simple things that might be misunderstood when time is of the essence and then panic ensues.

The prior owner is deceased and I bought it from his estate. He flew it very little and his son, who negotiated the sale, had never been in it. So, very little info except what the mechanic could tell me.

I've recently sold my E model and I've purchased a J model. The problem is the J is about a four hour flight from home so will require a airline ticket to get there. I have about 60 or 70 hrs in the E which had manual gear and hydraulic flaps where as the J is electric gear and flaps and a longer airframe. The E model time is my only time in a retractable constant speed prop plane. Should I grit my teeth and get it myself or try to get a qualified Mooney pilot friend to help me out on the maiden voyage? Two people make it more difficult as there are two time schedules to juggle and then I only want to fly it home if the weather is favorable. My insurance company has no problem with me just flying the plane home by myself. So, am I being too cautious?

I think the C and E and maybe F models may have made a move up but not so sure about the higher end J's and their counterparts.

They might have. I just sold my 66 for what I had in it and usually after I sell something the market goes up. Although, it could just be the time of year. Spring and summer are great casual flying times.

Very, very true!