M20J maximum take off weight

[carusoam]

10 hours ago, Blue on Top said:

2) If the Js have the same gear as the long-bodies, then the gear is not the issue either.  The OEM will follow the entire load path, where an STC applicant may not.

 

Something changed as the Long Body evolved...

The first LB, M20L (PFM), has a weight limit based on its legs and feet...

The next LB, got new legs... M20M.

They are beautiful...

PP thoughts only, not a mechanic or a leg man... maybe a LM... 

Best regards,

-a-

[EricJ]

4 minutes ago, Hyett6420 said:

So to paraphrase and this is ONLY for the Js nothing more modern...

1. the HP/lb ratio is sufficient to lift 2900lbs mtow
2. the COG envelope is the same except for the extra weight limit, ie rear and forward ranges are the same.
3. the landing gear is the same
4. the only apparent issue is whether the airframe "needed" the pipe thickness increased or whether it was increased for another perhaps commerical reason, for the Rocket STC the pipe was not increased in size.  

Andrew

Andrew,   a lot of info is in Special Letter 92-1 and SB M20-252.   You can get them both in one file here:   http://www.mooney201.de/files/SL92-1_SN24_1686-2999.pdf

For many of the later S/Ns there is also a check and possible modification of the rudder balance weight, and a change in the airspeed indicator.

[gacoon]

On 1/15/2020 at 4:12 AM, larrynimmo said:

I have both...the logic is the E5 is sold as not needing an Ai backup, but you are required to have a turn indicator...under an FAA letter that was issued they talk about suitable replacements for the turn indicator...the G5 fills that definition 

 

7 hours ago, EricJ said:

Andrew,   a lot of info is in Special Letter 92-1 and SB M20-252.   You can get them both in one file here:   http://www.mooney201.de/files/SL92-1_SN24_1686-2999.pdf

For many of the later S/Ns there is also a check and possible modification of the rudder balance weight, and a change in the airspeed indicator.

Quoted $3000 for this mod at a MSC 18 months ago.

[jetdriven]

22 hours ago, gacoon said:

 

Quoted $3000 for this mod at a MSC 18 months ago.

3000$ for paperwork, rudder balance check, and ship off asi for a 500$ remark?  Wow 

[Hank]

1 hour ago, jetdriven said:

 . . . ship off asi for a 500$ remark?  Wow 

That part got a Wow! from me.