lmtinley Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 Hi everyone, this may seem like a kind of dumb question, but... the hold-open assembly on the door of my M20R bent the other week (careless c.f.i.i) and broke off the door so I've been flying around with it taped up so it doesn't swing around. I have an upcoming instrument checkride and this DPE is a hardass, I had him for my private a while ago. If anything is illegal/breaks some obscure rule, we won't be going flying. I understand the door hold-open assembly most likely isn't required to be airworthy, but where would I find a list that's specific to the Ovation? Also, if anyone has any tips on repairing/replacing the assembly, I'm all ears. Quote
Andy95W Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 Why not just order a new one and install it? Your problem could be over two days from now and you wouldn't have to worry about the DPE. The list you're talking about would be an approved Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and gets approved by the FAA for your specific airplane. It's easier to just replace the broken piece. Call some of the bigger shops (LASAR, Don Maxwell, Dugosh) and order a new one. They will probably know which one you need just based on your year and model- and they may even have not changed in 50 years. Good luck on your checkride. 1 Quote
Jeff_S Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 I suspect you won't find that on any MEL, and it's not on the FAA regulations as required elements for flight. I can see it now...TOMATO FLAMES FLAPS(D)! But I suppose your DPE could claim it's a safety of egress issue if he's really that much of a hard-ass. You could always just call him and ask. Even if you can get the part, it will still require some time to install...so how much time before your ride? Quote
steingar Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 I'd get the part asap and charge it and its installation to the careless CFII who broke it. Quote
Jerry 5TJ Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 4 hours ago, Andy95W said: They will probably know which one you need just based on your year and model- and they may even have not changed in 50 years. The hold-open on the C and E is different than that installed on the R. Quote
steingar Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 Just now, Jerry 5TJ said: The hold-open on the C and E is different than that installed on the R. The hold open on the C is a bump on the piece of metal attached to the door. Mine's been worn off, probably since the 80's. Quote
carusoam Posted June 29, 2017 Report Posted June 29, 2017 Easiest way out of this is to get a new one shipped... Lasar.com is a great resource for Mooney parts. Familiarity with the MEL is going to be important. Important logic of what flies and what doesn't and why... https://lasar.com/ Good luck on the check ride... Best regards, -a- Quote
lmtinley Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Posted July 7, 2017 Thanks for the replies. The checkride is in about a week and a half so I'm taking your advice and just ordering one from lasar today. 380 dollars! Quote
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