tomn Posted April 27, 2014 Report Posted April 27, 2014 I’m selling my 66 E Super 21. This is a higher time plane that’s in great shape and flies frequently – always has. I use it primarily for IFR travel – usually longer distances (over 16 hrs the last three days). It is a cross country performer with a Stec 50 AP but is also great for local flights. It has a 201 windshield, cowl enclosure, etc. The engine has been upgraded to an IO 360 A3B6 with separate mags. It was recently reworked with many new or overhauled parts unfortunately but still carries a high log time – call for details. I know this plane inside and out and would be happy to share all the information I have about the plane, its history, how it’s flown, etc. I’m looking to switch to an Ovation. Give me a call if you’d like to discuss. Here are the details and pictures. Tom Nalle 865-599-9755 tnalle@nalleautomation.com Money 66 M20 E Super 21.pdf Quote
mnewb1 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Posted April 27, 2014 That is a very nice looking plane do you have a pdf of the logs I could look at? newbmw11@gmail.com Quote
DS1980 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Posted April 27, 2014 I read somewhere that although the Mooney is not life limited, the theoretical fatigue life is somewhere around 41,000 hours. Your airplane is 19% of that. Not high time at all. Quote
tomn Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Posted April 27, 2014 I read somewhere that although the Mooney is not life limited, the theoretical fatigue life is somewhere around 41,000 hours. Your airplane is 19% of that. Not high time at all. I agree. The only issue mine has is a strange situation with the motor time. I may go ahead and have it "0" timed at this point. We'll see. Tom Quote
Bob_Belville Posted April 27, 2014 Report Posted April 27, 2014 Looks like a great buy for someone who understands how little airframe time really matters. I'll take credit for putting about 2500 of those hours on it when I owned 49M from 1977 to 1988. It treated me so well I bought another one like it. Good luck Tom. Quote
wombat Posted April 28, 2014 Report Posted April 28, 2014 Tom: Looks like a great plane from what I can see, but if you had a recent major overhaul, wouldn't putting in a factory reman engine be a bit counterproductive? A 0 SMOH engine sure isn't a 0 SFRM, but it's not bad at all, and I would think that would be a horribly expensive change to make that change for the not-that-much more value you would get out of it. I sure wish you had a GPS in there, then it would be a perfect plane for me. I'll give you a call tomorrow anyway; perhaps this could be the plane I'm looking for. It's almost 9:30 PM on a Sunday night now so not the best time to call. Clay Quote
tonyk628 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Posted April 28, 2014 For the record I was asking about what he thought he was going to spend to do a "0" smoh... Quote
pinerunner Posted April 28, 2014 Report Posted April 28, 2014 My understanding is that a factory remanufacured engine is basicly a bunch of parts from separate bins, all of which then have unknown time on them. I'd just as soon have one that has been overhauled by a good, meticulous, mechanic with new parts where indicated. Quote
Roger O Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Congrats on the sale Tom, and good luck with the purchase of the Ovation. Please keep us posted, we want pictures! Quote
DaV8or Posted May 27, 2014 Report Posted May 27, 2014 Congrats on the sale Tom, and good luck with the purchase of the Ovation. Please keep us posted, we want pictures! If you look at Tom's new avatar picture, it doesn't look like any Ovation I've ever seen! Another Mooney flier goes Beechcraft... Mooneys really seem to be the "in between" plane. After renting but before the ultimate. Oh well, there's always new folks to meet on their way to a Bonanza, because the Mooney really does appeal to the sick of renting folks. Quote
Roger O Posted May 28, 2014 Report Posted May 28, 2014 Does that mean he can't come back here anymore? Quote
Marauder Posted May 28, 2014 Report Posted May 28, 2014 Does that mean he can't come back here anymore? We let them back because they can tell us how much more money they spend on gas. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote
carusoam Posted May 28, 2014 Report Posted May 28, 2014 My favorite is Brett with the twin IO550s. He can't leave. Bravo John, now with the twin Mooney, stops by every now and then. Alan has both, the Mooney and V... I would bet, once a Mooney guy, you will always compare what you have now to the Mooney you had before. I'd hate to have to leave for a single engine slow machine, with less efficiency. The skies are always bluer when you fly a Mooney... Best regards, -a- 3 Quote
Marauder Posted May 28, 2014 Report Posted May 28, 2014 My favorite is Brett with the twin IO550s. He can't leave. Bravo John, now with the twin Mooney, stops by every now and then. Alan has both, the Mooney and V... I would bet, once a Mooney guy, you will always compare what you have now to the Mooney you had before. I'd hate to have to leave for a single engine slow machine, with less efficiency. The skies are always bluer when you fly a Mooney... Best regards, -a- Brett is back because down deep he has seller's remorse. He sold a great J. Has a nice Baron but a great J trumps that -- right Brett? As for Alan, well, quite simply, he has a split personality. He doesn't know if he wants to be a Beech or a Mooney owner. Having flown in his Beech I know why he developed the split personality -- but good God man! Make up your mind! 2 Quote
tomn Posted June 1, 2014 Author Report Posted June 1, 2014 I have to say I never thought i'd own anything but a Mooney. My second favorite plane has always been the Bonanza but my Mooney was a the top of the list for sure. I had looked all around for a nice Ovation but could not find one - all had one issue or another that disqualified them for me. After looking at O's in FL, TX, NC, etc., I was getting very frustrated with the search - nothing unusual from what people tell me. Out of the blue, a 94 F33a in the hanger next to mine became available word of mouth - pristine condition and loaded with everything I wanted. Two days later the deal was done. This is the first Bonanza I have ever flown and I must say they are a joy to drive. It cruises at about 175 knots on 14.5 gph at 9000 - 11.5 to 12 LOP gives about 170. It is a utility category plane, is very comfortable to sit in for long distances, and landing is a breeze. Very smooth running and quiet inside. I still have Mooney in my blood and I don't expect that to change but so far I'm pretty happy with the Bo. I'll still be here - really enjoy everything Mooney and all of you! Tom 1 Quote
Roger O Posted June 1, 2014 Report Posted June 1, 2014 How about some pictures (exterior and interior) Tom? Quote
tomn Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Posted June 2, 2014 Here are a few pictures of the new plane! I don't have any panel shots yet... can add them soon. Tom Quote
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