m.bussey Posted April 12, 2016 Report Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Selling my 50% partnership in a well maintained and equipped 1983 Mooney 201J located at KFWS (Fort Worth Spinks). Been in a great partnership for 9 years with the same partner but time to move on. Detailed information available on request. Summary Information Price (1/2 of aircraft): $42,500 Location: KFWS, Spinks Airport, Burleson, Texas Serial Number: M20J 24-1414 Avionics •PS Engineering 8000B Audio Panel •Garmin 430 WAAS •Garmin 396 •Avidyne AXP-340 (ADS-B out) •King KX 155 Nav/Com •King KR 87 ADF •King KAP 150 coupled autopilot •King HSI •JPI EDM 800 engine analyzer •WX10-A Stormscope •Stratus(ADS-B in) •4 Place Intercom Airframe TT 2,675 Hrs Engine SMOH 1,900 Hrs Prop 3 Blade Prop Interior Blue upholstery, lambskin covers front Exterior New paint 2015; always hangared (note: T-Hangar is insulated) Additional Equipment Bose headset Rosen visors Wing Tip Strobe Lights Electric Trim Stainless Steel Fasteners Chrome Spinner LED landing light Remarks •Annual June 2015 •No Known Damage History •IFR Certified •All specifications subject to verification upon inspection Edited April 18, 2016 by m.bussey Quote
carusoam Posted April 13, 2016 Report Posted April 13, 2016 Welcome aboard M.B A couple of Photos and a price may be helpful for a pilot that is just starting to look... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
m.bussey Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks for the note. I've attached several photos and data. Quote
Raptor05121 Posted April 18, 2016 Report Posted April 18, 2016 Wow that paint is fantastic. Unrelated, but the spinner to cowling alignment looks to be drooping a little. Quote
m.bussey Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Posted April 18, 2016 Thanks for the post. Hmmm...not sure about spinner to cowling alignment. It looks right in real life. Still, will take another look... Quote
kevinw Posted April 20, 2016 Report Posted April 20, 2016 My engine is sitting low as well; it's getting shimmed later this week during annual. Nice looking J; I assume the lab in the back is part if the deal??? Quote
m.bussey Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Posted April 20, 2016 Ah, understand the comment on engine placement. I'll look into that and update my post when I have more info. 'er, no, the lab stays on the ground. 1 Quote
Mcstealth Posted April 28, 2016 Report Posted April 28, 2016 On 4/20/2016 at 3:53 PM, m.bussey said: Ah, understand the comment on engine placement. I'll look into that and update my post when I have more info. 'er, no, the lab stays on the ground. Any Updates on the engine placement? Or was it a red herring? Quote
m.bussey Posted May 2, 2016 Author Report Posted May 2, 2016 Red herring as it turns out. I checked with the mechanic when I went over to pick the plane up after some service. The prop hangs slightly when the engine is off, but is straight when running (and indeed it is...I checked). The engine mounts, type and design, are apparently the key here. Sorry I don't recall all of the technical details, which my mechanic happily lectured me on in some detail, but my takeaway was that our engine mounts are in good condition and correctly installed. The mechanic showed me some other aircraft, including his Cessna T-210, in the hangar with the same type of mounts and the same "drooping" of the prop. And he showed me one where the mounts were about to be replaced. Two different situations. Quote
carusoam Posted May 3, 2016 Report Posted May 3, 2016 Always good to check... My C broke the lower weld on the engine mount. The engine was essentially held to the plane with three bolts instead of four. some days the prop hung low, others it looked just right. Depending on how the mount hung up on the small metal block on the firewall. All four bolts looked good. It just didn't seem right. Taking it to the MSC sounded like a good idea. Another trip without knowing what was really going on. That was it's last trip with me... Best regards, -a- Quote
bradp Posted May 6, 2016 Report Posted May 6, 2016 Look for evidence to see if there is wear on the lower cowl from the muffler. That may indicate whether the engine is truly sagging a bit. Alternatively most of our J cowls ride up a little bit in flight or can be not quite flush when reinstalled. Anthony disclaimer goes here. B Quote
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