Airspeed Indicator Off?

[LevelWing]

Last time I checked (probably 10 years ago) the spacer was pretty cheap. Good chance you'll pay more for shipping than the spacer.

Thanks. It sounds like this will be a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. Hopefully this will take care of the issue.

[jetdriven]

The spacer was ~40$ but the shipping, nose gear compression tool, and shipping for that added up to 200$, plus the labor of installing the thing.

[OR75]

what is wrong with  finding  a wind calm day and checking against GPS GS on take off ?

 

not very accurate but 5 to 10 knots should show.

 

find a passenger to read the GPS while the pilot read the ASI

[LevelWing]

I got one from Don. It was right at $70 total ... shipped.

Not sure I need it yet, just wanted it on hand - will level and check this annual before installing a new LASAR upper truss ...

What benefit does replacing the entire upper truss provide as opposed to just installing the spacer, aside from it being new?

[LevelWing]

The part arrived and my mechanic is going to install it in the next few days. I didn't think to ask if he had a nose gear compression tool but I'm assuming he does, or has another way to install it. Is there a specific nose gear compression tool specifically for a Mooney or this service bulletin that is required?

[Hank]

There is a specific gear compression tool. It's not too hard to do the mains without it, but it's quite physically necessary to do the nose gear. I think we rented one from www.hangartoolbox.com when replacing my donuts last fall. If I got the website wrong, it's something similar. Good luck with yours.

[LevelWing]

Is it possible to install this without that specific tool?

[N201MKTurbo]

I have the gear tools if you are near Phoenix.

[LevelWing]

I live in AZ, but not Phoenix. It's a quick flight for me though and would be a good flight to get some hours. What airport are you closest to in PHX and how much would you charge?

[Piloto]

Next time you are airborne pull out the alternate air and check for air speed and VSI change. If you do not a see change you likely have a static air cabin leak.

 

José 

[LevelWing]

Next time you are airborne pull out the alternate air and check for air speed and VSI change. If you do not a see change you likely have a static air cabin leak.

 

José 

I recently had the pitot static/transponder inspection done and everything came back fine. The nose gear service bulletin is the likely culprit which should be fixed soon.

[LevelWing]

That seemed to fix the problem. I've had no issues since the nose gear was fixed. Glad it was that easy.

[Andy95W]

Glad everything worked out well.

It sure is nice having forums like these to pass information. 20 years ago, it came down to hit-or-miss trial and error and luck, or taking your plane to an MSC. And even then hoping for a guy who'd say, "yeah, I've seen that before".