Gilt Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 My 63 M20C needs new fuel caps (thermos type)... Anybody ever have any luck finding these new or used? Or what other options are there ( non-cert maybe ) ? Thanks
carusoam Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 Your experience may be different.... My experience came from my 65C. They are available new from your MSC. Check your fuel neck to see if has been replaced with a SS part. Often, the one you have can be fixed up to work properly. They are more expensive than you want to pay.... What is wrong with your current ones? Best regards, -a-
Gilt Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Posted August 19, 2015 The cams are worn out.... Thanks I'll check.
carusoam Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 The cams can be built back up with the help of a welding mechanic. Search for a thread based on that idea. It has been done a couple of times... Best regards, -a-
jrwilson Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 $600 new from mooney. Pricey... Did mine last year...63C
Dale Logsdon Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 Same cap as the PA24-250 piper. PMA approved for the Piper at 116.50 each from Aircraft Spruce. 2
Guest Posted August 19, 2015 Report Posted August 19, 2015 Comanche caps are non vented, Aztec caps are vented and will vent fuel out the top of the wing in a Comanche. Clarence
Raptor05121 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 So the Mooney can run the 2" non-vented Comanche caps?
carusoam Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Check your fuel vents on the bottom of the wing to make sure they are operational. They should be easy to find. Best regards, -a-
Raptor05121 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Same cap as the PA24-250 piper. PMA approved for the Piper at 116.50 each from Aircraft Spruce. I found them cheaper- $85 http://www.aircraftsupply.com/ca16097n.html
Raptor05121 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 I've found vented and non-vented. Per my "that'll do" eyeballing, it looks to be a 2.00" opening. I'm unsure which one mine needs
carusoam Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Post a picture of what you have, marauder will turn it un-sideways for ya.... We'll all get a look that way. My 65C had plastic fuel caps when I got it. The cams were worn off. That's where I started to learn the rest of the details above. I bought the expensive caps and found they didn't fit in the rusty old fuel necks. That was the end of my M20C experience.... It was a one way trip to an MSC. Unfortunately, there was no MS back then... Best regards, -a-
Gilt Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Posted August 20, 2015 The Q and A on aircraft spruce says the caps are 2-3/8 inch diameter....my current caps are 2 inch diameter. Are you sure these will fit? 1
Raptor05121 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 These are available in 2", but they are non-vented, and not PMAhttp://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/thermos.php?clickkey=7373
mooniac15u Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Have you checked with O&N? They might have some used ones left over from bladder installations. 1
Raptor05121 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 I am being told they are 2.0" non-vented type.
RobertGary1 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Doesn't make much difference if they fit or not. There must be a legal basis (Ie FAA paperwork) to install them in a Mooney. And if someone has said paperwork you'll need to purchase the certification paperwork from them.
Dale Logsdon Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Sorry I was wrong. You need 2" unvented caps the piper ones won't work.
Gilt Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Posted August 20, 2015 These are available in 2", but they are non-vented, and not PMA http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/thermos.php?clickkey=7373 I tried those and they didn't work, they're to tall the door wouldn't close...
Gilt Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Posted August 20, 2015 Contacted shaw plugs...fuel caps haven't been made since April 2014... Part # 55727 Standby for price and lead time.
carusoam Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 If you have contact with Shaw, ask if they can they be overhauled? This may save some time. Best regards, -a-
Gilt Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Posted August 20, 2015 Good idea, I'll ask..... Michael, P/N: 55727 4-5 weeks Lead Time ARO... $295.00 each for quantity 2 ($590.00) Mini. Order 2 pieces. Terms - prepaid. Shipping not included. We do repair and/or service this cap. We do not sell the components separately.., sorry. Please advise – thank you. Best regards, John
jrwilson Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Mooney had to have mine made special, through their vendor. They may still have some because I doubt they just ordered one set...
Gilt Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Posted August 20, 2015 Mooney was out of stock, they gave me the part number to give to shaw... Maybe one could try to use the top of a PA-24 cap "new cam" ($85) with the bottom of the 2 inch Mooney cap... The top and bottom unscrew ...
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