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I guess that is what I was hoping someone might be able to share.

Yes I could have done that and hindsight being 20/20. However I just had my engine overhauled so I was on a mission that all things firewall forward were going to be over and above. Silly me

I honestly think they were as surprised as I was when they saw the pictures. There was no hassle with returning, they've provided their shipper number, etc. and full refund. And just so I'm not confusing the issue, this was an in-stock inventory muffler. Nothing was jigged our custom built for me...they all come from the same manufacturer as I understood it.

I don’t disagree and my initial thought but after speaking with and sharing the same photos with QAA and AWI, they both stated the new muffler was correct and to PMA specifications thanks for your feedback Rick

I'm posting this information for no other reason than to share what seemed like a simple muffler replacement becoming a mystery to every source contacted. I'm not going to bore you with all the gyrations but in a nutshell my muffler did not pass the leak test. Ok not what I wanted to hear but another unexpected $1800 for a new muffler...not a huge surprise, it's an airplane, that's what they do! The part number in the Mooney parts manual was 630045-503, I found the same part number when I searched on Spruce and QAA and AWI, etc. Why did I shop so many sources, I'm an aircraft owner, that's what we do! I did learn that pretty much all things GA exhaust system/muffler/risers are all under a single owner. I'm probably the only one that didn't know that. So here is the MYSTERY that seemed to stump all sources mentioned above. I've posted several pictures of my old failed muffler alongside the shiny new one. The risers aligned perfectly with the muffler as well as nice and flat against the cylinder exhaust ports. The ISSUE is where the tailpipe connects to the muffler. My original muffler (overhauled once in 2006) has a slight or subtle bend at the end and slightly (ever so slightly) longer. The new muffler was straight as an arrow and when we dry-fitted the tailipipe, it turned the tailpipe into the firewall rather than down the channel where is belonged. Has anyone else experienced this and if you did, what did you do or how did you correct? Thanks in advance for your input, I look forward to your valuable responses. Rick

****UPDATE ON THE CANOPY COVER POST*** The first person to contact me about the cover will likely purchase it. We need to confirm two measurements. If not, I will update the listing. Thank you

My friend lost his medical, sold his 84 M20K and has a like-new Bruces Canopy cover for sale. He is not connected via social media so I offered to post for him. The cover is in like-new condition and sells for $635 on the Bruces website. I've included numerous pictures. He will take $350 plus shipping or you can pick up at VNC airport, which is think is a very fair price. Rick

A and B are the correct answers ...and maybe a little of answer D

Thanks for the feedback

If this topic has been addressed in a forum I've searched but unable to find any feedback. I want to replace my 696 with the Aera 760 but to receive XM whether I need a GDL52 antenna. I'm curious if there are any other options that do not require sticking a box on my glare shield? Thanks in advance Rick

I know nothing about Brittain autopilot but a friend has these parts for sale.

The only increase in size that I am aware of with the Max is the field selected...in other words, when you select Baro, Altitude, Min, Heading, etc. that data field increases in size substantially. It resets or goes back to the normal display in a few seconds automatically or you can push the knob or hot key to resume normal display size. And by the way @Oldguy, I used to be based at Pell City, loved that airport.

Totally agree, I run it up 1/2 of indicator above the indicator.

I tried to get the brightness of the two as equal as possible and I agree, the G5 does appear a little washed.

Synthetic is just as vivid as the other displays. I should have taken some pictures of that function as well...my bad. The next time I go up I will bring a friend to take some shots while landing.