Zulee
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Assuming they’ll send it all back to me, sure
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Good call and one I noticed as well, after the fact. But when I called the AWI mothership in MN, I was told there is only one muffler. The solution from both QAA and AWI was to send my old muffler and risers to their shop. It was all shipped yesterday. I will provide an update when I get through the other side of this fiasco!
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I guess that is what I was hoping someone might be able to share.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Bruces Canopy Cover For Sale - Like New Condition
Zulee replied to Zulee's topic in Avionics / Parts Classifieds
****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
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A and B are the correct answers ...and maybe a little of answer D
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Thanks for the feedback
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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
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I know nothing about Brittain autopilot but a friend has these parts for sale.
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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.
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Totally agree, I run it up 1/2 of indicator above the indicator.
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I tried to get the brightness of the two as equal as possible and I agree, the G5 does appear a little washed.
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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.
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Just a PIREP... I thought I would share some pictures of the Aspen PFD MFD Max upgrades. I also have a G5 so a pretty good comparison of color and clarity side by side.
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Open the pdf file I attached from Mooney, all of the appropriate sealant numbers are listed. The one you’ve attached is a different number so I’m not sure what that’s for.
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Pro Seal was what I used to seal the windshield and it's black. Actually I just removed it and my AP actually did the install. I purchased the tubes and he used a pneumatic gun to apply the bead around the window...pretty interesting process. I've attached the table I received from Mooney that covers all the various sealants you can use throughout the plane, not just the windows. I've also attached some photos of the process and a link below so you can see the sealant tubes. SkyGeek had the best price at the time I purchased. https://www.skygeek.com/flamemaster-cs-3247-aircraft-windshield-sealant.html SEALANT_CROSS.PDF
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Congrats and welcome to the club!
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I went through the same slow timing on delivery, I actually left them alone until we reached about a month from my order date. I called and had it 4-5 days later.
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Contacting Redline did not yield a lot of support...here is the response I received. Apparently they don't feel the drill motor is their responsibility and recommended I take it to a small tool repair center. Really? Hi Rick:We have had this issue come up a few times lately. Milwaukee is completely dismissive about it. They just say,"it is a construction tool, sometimes if you leave it in a certain position, it will leak a little". The only thing I can suggest is to talk it to a small tool repair center near you and see what they say.Sorry for the situation, but that is the manufacturers position.Best regards,Linn Kastan - REDLINE AVIAITON
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I purchased a SideWinder in July 2018 and over the past couple of weeks I've notice oil on the drill motor. Has anyone else had this issue and if so what did you do about it? Thanks in advance for your feedback Sidewinder oil.HEIC
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I appreciate everyone's input and maybe this more about managing expectations and that's on me. I just find it hard to believe a $10,500 paint job at the caliber posted in this thread has increased 40% for a white airplane with two stripes. Maybe I'm being unreasonable but if you have a great product and the demand allows raising your price I am totally fine with that but I am not fine with raising your price and lowering your product. But that is just me
