Bladder conversion

[David Perry]

About to drop ~$10K on a bladder conversion on my 79J. 

I will let you know how it goes. 

[Marauder]

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.


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[David Perry]

Looking forward to not cleaning stains off the bottom anymore. Been getting of explaining why the plane smells that way...

[wcb]

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? 

[David Perry]

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?

[carusoam]

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-

[David Perry]

searched "Map" nothing came up.

[carusoam]

Three letter searches haven’t worked in the past...

try states visited map...  a few threads pop up.

-a-

[INA201]

2 hours ago, Marauder said:

 

I’m happy with my O&N bladders. Been installed since 1991.


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Also since 91’ here with no squawks.

[Oldguy]

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.

[wcb]

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.

[wcb]

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.

[gsxrpilot]

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.

[Bob_Belville]

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. 

[Piloto]

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

[David Perry]

The new gas caps are sweet!

[kris_adams]

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

[David Perry]

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.

[EricJ]

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?

 

[David Perry]

It is 54 gallons. Work was done in Oklahoma City. 

[kris_adams]

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!