Aerospace Welding Minneapolis Inc PIREP Please

[WilliamR]

I have a M20K 252 with the TSIO-360-MB engine.  The tail pipe PN654884/649004 is in need of repair (the last couple of inches have separated and the last 6 to 8 inches are very thin, not uncommon apparently).  The engine is at 1300 hrs and new exhaust will come whenever I overhaul the engine.  So, not a huge amount of time before a new exhaust.

The dilemma; do I buy new surplus at $1100, or do I have it "overhauled" for a max of $500?  The shop I've found to "overhaul it" is Aerospace Welding in Minneapolis.  Has anyone had experience with them?  If the reviews are good, that's the route.

Before anyone recommends Acorn, I've already checked with them.  Their repair cost was north of new surplus and therefore not really a viable option.  I will note, they were hugely knowledgeable and helpful.

Thanks

William

[BDPetersen]

I've used Aerospace several times with great results. I even recall hand carrying a piece to MSP using an airline pass for quick repair. They know their stuff.

[mooniac15u]

Have you checked with Dawley? They did a complete rebuild on my tailpipe for about $250.

http://www.dawleyaviation.com

[tls pilot]

try

Plane Xhaust Corporation

5485 NW 22 Ave. Tamarac, FL 33309
Toll Free: 1-866-312-4122

[Yooper Rocketman]

44 minutes ago, mooniac15u said:

Have you checked with Dawley? They did a complete rebuild on my tailpipe for about $250.

http://www.dawleyaviation.com

I've used Dawley too and had good results.  

Tom

[Hoeschen]

I've ran exhaust from Aerospace Welding in MSP and from Acorn Welding in BC. Couldn't go wrong with either.

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[carusoam]

Welcome aboard, Hoeschen.

Does your experience with th welders include Mooney exhausts?

Best regards,

-a-

[Hoeschen]

Welcome aboard, Hoeschen.

Does your experience with th welders include Mooney exhausts?

Best regards,

-a-

Nope, continental O-470. For lycoming exhaust I've ran Vetterman on an O-320 but that was experimental, so no help there. My point is both are reputable shops, unless there is something peculiar with the Mooneys that I'm not familiar with?

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[N9453V]

I used Aerospace Welding in MSP for my engine mount (inspect, magnaflux, repaint) and Dawley to overhaul my exhaust. Great experience with both.

-Andrew

[carusoam]

Hoeschen,

Often, the next question may have additional technical detail.  There were two types of heater muffs used back in the day and various versions of stainless steel including differences in wall thickness.

My intention isn't to quiz the new guy as much as find out how much Mooney specific details you may be familiar with.  

Your experience with the shops is certainly appreciated.

Best regards,

-a-

[jetdriven]

Im running an AWI rebuilt tailpipe.  They cut the pipe off the flange and weld on a new pipe. Then they cut the flange off and put on a new flange. Rebuilt but all new pieces. FWIW I think highly of them, and will use them again.

[AndyFromCB]

They did the engine mount on the Bravo and it came back looking like new. Great guys. On time and on the money.

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[WilliamR]

All, thanks.  I've been busy working a couple deals that have me and my analysts running 24 hrs.  I'll probably go with Dawley or AWI.  They both seem to be priced similarly, also based on my conversations with them.

Again,thanks

William

[mooniac15u]

2 hours ago, WilliamR said:

All, thanks.  I've been busy working a couple deals that have me and my analysts running 24 hrs.  I'll probably go with Dawley or AWI.  They both seem to be priced similarly, also based on my conversations with them.

Again,thanks

William

If you go with Dawley they'll throw in a bag of peanuts...