M20F-1968 Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 Mooney made a longer tow bar which was hinged in the middle. I think it came with the Ovation or newer planes. It also had a fuel sampler cup attached at the hinge point. I am looking to make a tow bar which is similar, and which has a fuel sampler attached to save climbing under the wing when it is wet and cold (or just wet). Does someone have one who would be willing to send me a picture of how it was designed? John Breda 1 Quote
carusoam Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 Mine has the hinge and a sliding loop of sheet metal to keep the pieces locked together. Don't know anything about the fuel cup. I'm trying John, but still can't seem to help! Best regards, -a- Quote
Hank Posted February 14, 2016 Report Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Mine is two pieces that telescope together, with a pin to keep it short for stowing or long for towing. It's aftermarket, and had a nice sticker in it, but I got tired of getting rust on my hands and powder coated it. Chief? Maybe on of the other smaller houses, I forget. Haven't seen one that folds, and it seems like it would be hard to sump the tanks with the folded towbar attached to the cup. I just keep a fuel sample cup on the hatrack shelf (along with spare headsets, travel chocks, bungees for control locks and a couple of hats). Edited February 14, 2016 by Hank Quote
kortopates Posted February 15, 2016 Report Posted February 15, 2016 Frankly, I have been more than just underwhelmed by the factory's tow bar. I have long thought the Bogert tow bar for the Mooney was by far the best design out there and very light. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/bogibars2.php?clickkey=108556 The Gats Jar makes a similar improvement in fuel sampling http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/gatsfueljar.php?clickkey=2499782 Quote
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