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Hi All- I am looking at a M20J to purchase. Both wing fuel sumps have blue stain around them, and I am assuming that they can be repaired with new o-rings or seals. But there are also a few ( 5 or 6) rivets under the left wing that are outlined in blue (see photo.) When is it time to address such an issue? What is your experience in the progression of fuel leaks once it is first noticed? Thanks very much for your input.
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I just purchased a Mooney m20c and discovered after we picked it up that there was a fuel smell in the cabin. We didn't notice it until after we landed and refueled on the way home. I paid for a pre-buy inspection at a shop near where I purchased the airplane, 800 miles from my home, and specifically asked for them to check carefully for fuel leaks. The report didn't mention any fuel leaks. The previous owner never mention them either. Unfortunately I own the issue at this point. I had my local AP, experienced with Mooneys, do a quick inspection and the photos below show what he found in less than 30 minutes. All of the leaking appears to be at the right wing root and into the cabin. He cannot get me scheduled for several weeks to reseal the tank , so my question is, is it safe to fly it in the meantime? I need to get 10 hours of dual for my insurance requirements and hate to wait to begin enjoying my new toy.
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I figured I would start a thread to document the installation of bladders in my C model, I do not believe such a thread exists here yet but someone please correct me otherwise. I will update this thread as I have time to work on the project. I obtained a set of serviceable bladders (54.8 gals) from AirMods, and I purchased the STC and a few misc parts needed to complete the job from Griggs aircraft. I just started the job this weekend so progress will be slow. Here is the bladder setup as it will be installed inside the wing, I am going to be using the new style caps. Fuel senders have been removed, I will be using the new CiES senders in their place. Templates for the new holes that have to be cut in the wing. Template laid out, a little tricky figuring out how to make a hole with a 1.5 radius curve. Cutting into the wings, no turning back now!
