Resurrecting a J

[Danb]

Hunter which Lear, Don A  and Sleigh flys N32hm Mellons Lear out of KILG..

[Fookz92]

13 minutes ago, Danb said:

Hunter which Lear, Don A  and Sleigh flys N32hm Mellons Lear out of KILG..

You mean to tell me we have other guys on here that fly lears and own Mooney’s?! Based in ILG too?!  Sweet! 

Its a Lear 45 being managed by FlyAdvanced.  

[rbridges]

16 hours ago, Marauder said:

Thought I would share an update. Got to meet Hunter in person. Invited him over from KCGE for some burgers and he took me up on it. I knew Hunter was a younger guy but I didn’t know he was a Lear pilot and a CFII to boot. Funny sometimes how your perception and reality differ.

Got a good chance to look over his J. He has some work ahead of him, but the plane looks solid and I am glad to see another one brought back from the grasp of our friendly neighborhood Sanford.
 

 

 

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When he flew over to Delaware, did it double the state's population?

[Marauder]

When he flew over to Delaware, did it double the state's population?

Only when he landed.


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[Danb]

38 minutes ago, Fookz92 said:

You mean to tell me we have other guys on here that fly lears and own Mooney’s?! Based in ILG too?!  Sweet! 

Its a Lear 45 being managed by FlyAdvanced.  

Ok I’m over at Flyadvanced occasionally, a couple workers are clients 

[Danb]

20 minutes ago, rbridges said:

When he flew over to Delaware, did it double the state's population?

Many are coming to the great state of Delaware home of low taxes arguably best state in union plus the first

[Mcstealth]

I didn't see it mentioned but I am sure the jack screw got some attention? 

[Raptor05121]

I don't know how I missed this update. Super congrats on getting it back airworthy.  +100 internets for doing it in a J, no less.

[Fookz92]

52 minutes ago, Mcstealth said:

I didn't see it mentioned but I am sure the jack screw got some attention? 

Jack screw? Please elaborate some 

[Bartman]

1 hour ago, Fookz92 said:

Jack screw? Please elaborate some 

This thread has excellent information on the jack screw. 

 

[Mcstealth]

6 hours ago, Fookz92 said:

Jack screw? Please elaborate some 

@Bartman beat me too it. 

[Fookz92]

17 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

I didn't see it mentioned but I am sure the jack screw got some attention? 

No I don’t believe it did. (Manual) Trim system seems to run smoothly. 

[Raptor05121]

Lift up on the tail and see if there is any slop. Should be tighter than (insert inappropriate joke here)

[Mcstealth]

4 hours ago, Fookz92 said:

No I don’t believe it did. (Manual) Trim system seems to run smoothly. 

I would think your plane is a prime candidate for the Jack screw to become non-responsive. At a minimum please open the access panels and at least visually look at the lubrication. if it is dried and Caked Up, that is a killer.

[Fookz92]

10 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

I would think your plane is a prime candidate for the Jack screw to become non-responsive. At a minimum please open the access panels and at least visually look at the lubrication. if it is dried and Caked Up, that is a killer.

Chatted with my IA tonight. He said it was checked out and lubricated

[Mcstealth]

13 hours ago, Fookz92 said:

Chatted with my IA tonight. He said it was checked out and lubricated

Not to beat a dead horse, but I would look in the log books and see when if ever the Jack screw had been completely disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. You certainly do not want 40 year old grease back there. This forum is sprinkled with stories about planes being Jack screw neglected, or worse bad accidents.

[Marauder]

Not to beat a dead horse, but I would look in the log books and see when if ever the Jack screw had been completely disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. You certainly do not want 40 year old grease back there. This forum is sprinkled with stories about planes being Jack screw neglected, or worse bad accidents.

I think the Mooney Service Center has been doing his work. Hopefully they covered it.


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[Fookz92]

UPDATE: A few breakfast and lunch runs, a trip to Myrtle Beach and Florida and finally had accumulated 30 hours on the oil. I nervously sent in the first oil sample to Blackstone Labs. (awesome company) The report came back as a few areas were slightly higher than average but as expected from the cylinder #2 overhaul! Engine from 1977 and she still purrs happy and strong. 

Developed a small weep in the left wing that my IA and I will tackle this fall with a patch. No other squawks to speak of. What a blast a Mooney is to fly. #Mooneyspeed 

Thanks to everyone on Mooneyspace for all the threads and knowledge to help with this resurrection. 

 

Edited September 16, 2018 by Fookz92

[lifendet]

Just read the entire story. As a J owner I'm happy to see her fly again. Thank you.. 

[Fookz92]

Figured I would dust off the cobwebs on this thread. 
Still own the old girl. Many avionics updates, fuel tank reseals and everything in between. 
380 hours logged now since this thread started.

The biggest question everyone was always worried about and asking….”is it still the same original engine? Yes. Top end was overhauled as a precaution a few years ago. However, No metal. And SOAP sheets are looking good still to their day. 
 

Flew her into Sun N Fun this past week for the first time. What a great product we all have and get to play with!  #teammooney

 
Will post some before and current pics of the panel. Thanks for following along.
 

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After:

[Pinecone]

I am in NE MD, maybe a lunch meet this summer

[N201MKTurbo]

40 minutes ago, Fookz92 said:

Figured I would dust off the cobwebs on this thread. 
Still own the old girl. Many avionics updates, fuel tank reseals and everything in between. 
380 hours logged now since this thread started.

The biggest question everyone was always worried about and asking….”is it still the same original engine? Yes. Top end was overhauled as a precaution a few years ago. However, No metal. And SOAP sheets are looking good still to their day. 
 

Flew her into Sun N Fun this past week for the first time. What a great product we all have and get to play with!  #teammooney

 
Will post some before and current pics of the panel. Thanks for following along.
 

before:

 

After:

I have the same transponder mounted in the same place. It is hard to get to the buttons with the mixture rich.

[EricJ]

Nicely done!  That's looking very good.

[bradp]

11 hours ago, Fookz92 said:

Figured I would dust off the cobwebs on this thread. 
Still own the old girl. Many avionics updates, fuel tank reseals and everything in between. 
380 hours logged now since this thread started.

The biggest question everyone was always worried about and asking….”is it still the same original engine? Yes. Top end was overhauled as a precaution a few years ago. However, No metal. And SOAP sheets are looking good still to their day. 
 

Flew her into Sun N Fun this past week for the first time. What a great product we all have and get to play with!  #teammooney

 
Will post some before and current pics of the panel. Thanks for following along.
 

before:

 

After:

Like the MCP up high.  Good choice on that. 

[Fookz92]

On 4/15/2024 at 9:32 AM, Pinecone said:

I am in NE MD, maybe a lunch meet this summer

Let’s do it! 
I used to be on the NJ flyer that 201er would send out for meet ups and events but haven’t seen anything since covid. 
I’m looking to get more missions for the Mooney and get off the joystick in that Airbus.