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I have a 1981 M20J. I am based at 2L0 (Pineville, La.) KFC 200 Autopilot altitude hold was intermittent and then quit working completely. I had an avionics shop in Houma La. check out the problem and was told the trim servo motor was bad. Avionics shop could not locate a replacement "motor" but said I could have the motor rebuilt for about $2,500. However, nobody has a rebuilt servo motor either. He suggested a new servo for $4,800 or sending it a guy in California that won't quote a price for rebuilding the motor or servo. I called Autopilots central in Tulsa who said he would look at rebuilding it for about $1,000. I have owned the plane for a few months and before that I rented. Accordingly, I have no history on what shops to use or which one are reputable.
Here are the questions: (1) does anyone have one of these motors or servos for sale? (2) Recommendations on a place to rebuild the servo or motor or both; (3) what kind of price should I really expect?
Thanks, Lawrence.