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Pritch

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Landed at Hayfork CA (F62) today so my boss could fix and electrical problem on a Seneca today and this poor Mooney was sitting in the tiedown area.  It has been there since 1992.

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xcrmckenna Veteran

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I hate to add to this thread, but on my way home from Texas after buying my plane. I found this one tucked back in a corner at Redding California.

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Seth Grand Master

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13 hours ago, Jerry 5TJ said:

Perhaps a new topic titled "Derelects of the Fleet" -- 

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This one has been at Freeway for decades. 

The background on this issue is a bit mysterious - pm me sometime.

I see it every time I'm there. 

-Seth

Andy95W Grand Master

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13 hours ago, Jerry 5TJ said:

Perhaps a new topic titled "Derelects of the Fleet" -- 

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This one has been at Freeway for decades. 

That looks like a mid-body with 201 cowling, McCauley propeller, and no wingtips. My guess is either an F with a modified cowling or (more likely) a 1977or 78 M20J.

rbridges Grand Master

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unless you damage it without insurance and can't afford to fix it, why?  maybe an expensive repair blind sides you?   I understand the sentimental hopes that you'll get back in the air, but c'mon.  After several months, you'd think the idea of selling it would cross your mind.

Andy95W Grand Master

Andy95W

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I've seen it for years at various airports around the country.  Usually it involves an owner that is convinced their airplane is worth thousands more than it actually is.  The guy that owns the 201 probably has seen other airplanes being advertised for $80-100k, so he figures that's what his is worth.  Someone comes along and offers $25k and he thinks they're just trying to screw him.  And all the while, he's paying a tie-down fee every month.

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Alan Fox Grand Master

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6 hours ago, Andy95W said:

That looks like a mid-body with 201 cowling, McCauley propeller, and no wingtips. My guess is either an F with a modified cowling or (more likely) a 1977or 78 M20J.

No that is a J

 

Alan Fox Grand Master

Alan Fox

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5 hours ago, Andy95W said:

I've seen it for years at various airports around the country.  Usually it involves an owner that is convinced their airplane is worth thousands more than it actually is.  The guy that owns the 201 probably has seen other airplanes being advertised for $80-100k, so he figures that's what his is worth.  Someone comes along and offers $25k and he thinks they're just trying to screw him.  And all the while, he's paying a tie-down fee every month.

Was a tax lein , if I remember correctly..

 

glafaille Rising Star

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There is one at my field, I think it is a 201.  Been sitting outside untouched for 10 years according to the "old timers".  I'm told it is the result of a partnership gone sour, a big fight over a maintenance bill.

bradp Grand Master

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10 hours ago, Andy95W said:

That looks like a mid-body with 201 cowling, McCauley propeller, and no wingtips. My guess is either an F with a modified cowling or (more likely) a 1977or 78 M20J.

I'm going to wager late 70s J based on the stubby wings and (if original) lack of 7 antennas. Specifically a 78-80 model. Not a 77.  

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