A Mooneyspace save

[moodychief]

Mooneyspace saved my airplane. After reading several entries discussing the gear lock mechanism on the vintage Mooney's I decided to check mine. After looking at the worn areas on the old gear lock I wasn't going to take any chances. I noticed a little play in the Johnson bar when checking the gear down so I immediately ordered and had my mechanic install a new LASAR gear lock.

[Sabremech]

Did mine last year as it was worn more than yours is. I also did the up lock so that the gear handle was tight in both positions.

David

[scottfromiowa]

What are hours on your airframes?

[Sabremech]

7600.

[moodychief]

2600 TT, rolled off assembly line November 1962

[flyboy]

Can I have your old one?

[Sabremech]

Here's mine from a year ago. Just a little wear from 7600 Hours and countless landings.

 

 

 

 David

[orionflt]

Just took a look at mine after a little over 4000 hour on my 62C. Surprisingly there was almost no wear and I confirmed it is still original.

[Jerry 5TJ]

I replaced the "C" bird's uplock block in 2009.   It had ~3900 hours on it and was worn to about the state that Sabremech photographed.   Easy job to replace it.   Anyone who wants the old one send me a PM.