David Perry Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 About to drop ~$10K on a bladder conversion on my 79J. I will let you know how it goes. 1 Quote
Marauder Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 About to drop ~$10K on a bladder conversion on my 79J. I will let you know how it goes. I’m happy with my O&N bladders. Been installed since 1991. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote
David Perry Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Posted February 17, 2018 Looking forward to not cleaning stains off the bottom anymore. Been getting of explaining why the plane smells that way... Quote
wcb Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 Is the 10k for bladders plus install and are you doing standard 64 gal(or the 10 gal add on)? Also, do you have the current weights? Quote
David Perry Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Posted February 17, 2018 The six cell bladders are ~$7K from Griggs (they don't have any eight cells in stock). The rest is an install estimate from my mechanic. I just had the plane painted last spring so I am not anxious to cut any new holes. The eight cell install can be added later but will require an new access panel on the top of the wing in the next outboard rib bay. On another note where do you turn on the map (in Mooneyspace) that shows which states you have been to? Quote
carusoam Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 The most is an independent function from MS... you can search for how people have found and use it... There is also a MS member map showing locations of people in one place. Best regards, -a- Quote
David Perry Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Posted February 17, 2018 searched "Map" nothing came up. Quote
carusoam Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 Three letter searches haven’t worked in the past... try states visited map... a few threads pop up. -a- Quote
INA201 Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Marauder said: I’m happy with my O&N bladders. Been installed since 1991. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Also since 91’ here with no squawks. Quote
Oldguy Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 1 hour ago, David Perry said: searched "Map" nothing came up. Contact@gsxrpilot to be put on the MS member map and get access to it. Have to participate to get the link. 1 Quote
wcb Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 I think there is a topic on here that goes through the how to of how to add the map. For me personally I only add the places I have landed as PIC. As far as the bladders I am in the same boat and trying to make the final decision between bladders, reseal or patch. Quote
wcb Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 Amcharts.com is one website or Google "where I have visited map" is step one. Then save that as a picture file and then add it in you signature section of your profile on this site. Quote
gsxrpilot Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 The map in my signature is from http://visitedstatesmap.com. There is also a MooneySpace map that I "maintain" more or less. I can add you/anyone who asks, and send you the link. The only requirement is that you list either your home city or airport in your profile. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted February 17, 2018 Report Posted February 17, 2018 6 of my O&N bladder cells are only 21 years old. The 2 add on cells (now 64 gallon usable) were installed in December. Headed to paint shop next month but Lynn Mace could have cut the new access panels and painted to match good as new. Never a leak or other issue. 3 Quote
Piloto Posted February 18, 2018 Report Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) I have long range tanks so I went with the bladder relief venturi tube for less than $50. Very effective on long trips José Edited February 18, 2018 by Piloto 1 Quote
David Perry Posted March 6, 2018 Author Report Posted March 6, 2018 The new gas caps are sweet! Quote
kris_adams Posted March 6, 2018 Report Posted March 6, 2018 25 minutes ago, David Perry said: The new gas caps are sweet! Agree! Bladders are one of the favorite things I've done to 79H Quote
David Perry Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Posted March 13, 2018 Back in the air! It feels so strange to fly with out the strong smell of fuel.. It ended up being about ~$9.5K for the bladders and install. I am expecting about $500 for the paint touch up. 3 Quote
EricJ Posted March 13, 2018 Report Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, David Perry said: Back in the air! It feels so strange to fly with out the strong smell of fuel.. It ended up being about ~$9.5K for the bladders and install. I am expecting about $500 for the paint touch up. Do I understand correctly that that was for 54 gal tanks? Also, can you say where this was done? Quote
David Perry Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Posted March 13, 2018 It is 54 gallons. Work was done in Oklahoma City. 1 Quote
kris_adams Posted March 15, 2018 Report Posted March 15, 2018 I paid $14k for the 64 gallon setup. Had it done directly at O&N in PA. Think it was in October 2014 but would have to look at the logs to verify. Fwiw, they used to charge around $10.5k installed for the 64 solution but raised their price before I got up there to get it done...bummer for me! Quote
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