N201MKTurbo Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, Alan Fox said: True , the ten dollars worth of seals on the oleos , that fail every 20 years or so are far inferior to the 1200 dollar donuts every 12 tears.... Fair enough, but doughnuts have never leaked all over my tire. I haven't had to top them off with nitrogen. For the most part, you don't have to do anything. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Fox Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Just now, N201MKTurbo said: Fair enough, but doughnuts have never leaked all over my tire. I haven't had to top them off with nitrogen. For the most part, you don't have to do anything. Listen , contrary to popular belief , I do love Mooneys ... But in my opinion , the Gear , and the tanks are the weak links..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneymite Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, bluehighwayflyer said: FWIW, I agree with Alan about Mooney tanks. They should have been made removable like Vans and Cherokees. The mechanics of the Mooneys' gear, though, is a marvelous example of Al's true engineering genius. Ah....! This sounds like a perfect segue to a tank re-seal versus bladder thread derailment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Donuts are fine on the short, lighter bodies, they seem to last for 20+ years, on the heavy long bodies, not so much. I'm pretty sure if Al designed the Acclaim and Ovation today, they wouldn't have donuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 I doubt when Al Mooney designed these planes that the donuts were more expensive than struts. "How expensive can a bunch of rubber be":) however ive never had problems with the Mooney On strut planes id have problems with them sticking and you'd land on a slant -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, RobertGary1 said: I doubt when Al Mooney designed these planes that the donuts were more expensive than struts. I read somewhere that the original pucks were a motor mount from a Mack truck....would make since to use something off the self if possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 7 hours ago, RLCarter said: I read somewhere that the original pucks were a motor mount from a Mack truck....would make since to use something off the self if possible Perhaps someone has a few pucks to take down to the local mac truck dealer to see if they have identical parts with part numbers and all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 30 minutes ago, Browncbr1 said: Perhaps someone has a few pucks to take down to the local mac truck dealer to see if they have identical parts with part numbers and all... Mooney changed like in 67' or so, the old style used 4 pucks in the nose and 5 in the mains (thinner puck) its been several years ago that I read that and the Lords were the only game in town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 36 minutes ago, Browncbr1 said: Perhaps someone has a few pucks to take down to the local mac truck dealer to see if they have identical parts with part numbers and all... Probably a long shot, only the FAA would require the same pucks to be used after 50 years ........ Mac truck has improved their design several times I am sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 17 year old shocks being replaced on a C at Daytona aircraft service. Do these look bad for all that time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Both the M22 and M301 had Oleo's - both were significantly heavier aircraft. Now here's the thread drift - I wonder what happened to the M301 prototype (the airframe, not the TBM DNA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 46 minutes ago, Jim Peace said: 17 year old shocks being replaced on a C at Daytona aircraft service. Do these look bad for all that time? You'll like them. Taxiing will be nicer, and wait until you land! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 I just can’t wait to see how they perform at CDW while taxiing to runway 4. I would always take a different runway no matter what the wind. I wish they would resurface that taxiway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 I just had them replaced this weekend, and I could tell an immediate difference when taxiing. I've had my plane 6 years and never really had anything to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy man Posted December 30, 2017 Report Share Posted December 30, 2017 8 hours ago, bluehighwayflyer said: I have read that the M30 prototype was destroyed, Brad. Such a shame but I believe it to be true. Jim https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooney_301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 5/19/2017 at 4:43 PM, LANCECASPER said: Wow it's nice to know that at least one person makes a perfect landing every time. hahah. Yep everytime. -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 5/22/2017 at 6:35 PM, N6758N said: Let me guess, you have original 60's or 70's era pucks on your airplane? I replaced mine in the early 2000's. They still measure good. -Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 So many, many factors...my IA had given me a warning shot two years ago. I had him replace them this year (9/17). If they need replaced the real indicator is the ground handling and landings AFTERWARDS. In my case, quite noticeable. ...and yes, Aviall is the cheapest source for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLev Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 (edited) On 1/2/2018 at 4:46 PM, HRM said: So many, many factors...my IA had given me a warning shot two years ago. I had him replace them this year (9/17). If they need replaced the real indicator is the ground handling and landings AFTERWARDS. In my case, quite noticeable. ...and yes, Aviall is the cheapest source for them. @HRMHow much are they on Aviall? Is there a way to order from them if you're not a business? Cheapest I've found so far is http://www.chiefaircraft.com/ld-j11968-14.html at $109/each and I think free shipping if you buy over $500 worth. Edited June 27, 2018 by AlexLev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 My mechanic said the front needed new this year, in they went. He says next year the mains will need new and the mains will get them. To be honest one can have worse squawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRM Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 51 minutes ago, AlexLev said: @HRMHow much are they on Aviall? Is there a way to order from them if you're not a business? Cheapest I've found so far is http://www.chiefaircraft.com/ld-j11968-14.html at $109/each and I think free shipping if you buy over $500 worth. I believe you have to have a business account with them, but that may be easy to obtain. IIRC, they were $80 apiece. Be aware that Lord anything varies up and down like a commodity, which when you think about it, they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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