IO360A1A intake Bellows

[Guest]

43 minutes ago, 1964-M20E said:

I have seen that happen on a Beech Musketeer but the hose was not replaced after a water landing.  This did cause another off airport emergency landing due to a collapsed hose.   Also the length of unsupported Scat hose would be minimal in the E and F models only about 2" just enough to allow for vibrations between the cowling and the engine.

 

 

The original bellows is made by Aeroduct.  I though there was talk of Gee Bee making something like this?

Clarence

[carusoam]

@GEE-BEE any updates on an air intake project?

One that works AND lasts longer than the original would be nice.

Best regards,

-a-

[RobertGary1]

18 hours ago, carusoam said:

@GEE-BEE any updates on an air intake project?

One that works AND lasts longer than the original would be nice.

Best regards,

-a-

If you don't drop the cowl at annual they last forever. But dropping the cowl beats the crap out of them.

 

-Robert

[Guest]

2 hours ago, RobertGary1 said:

If you don't drop the cowl at annual they last forever. But dropping the cowl beats the crap out of them.

 

-Robert

More than hundreds of hours of vibration and shaking, and oil dripping on them? 

Clarence

Edited June 15, 2018 by M20Doc

[RobertGary1]

6 minutes ago, M20Doc said:

More than hundreds of hours of vibration and shaking, and oil dripping on them? 

Clarence

Yap. Haven’t had an issue in years since I stopped dropping the cowl. 

-Robert

[Steve65E-NC]

If you have to drop the lower cowl, take the time to release one end of the boot before even starting with the lowering operation.  It is tight but can be done.  I went through several boots before realizing this wisdom.  It is tempting to just swing the cowl down a bit.  Bite your lip and do not do that. 

[Guest]

1 hour ago, Steve65E-NC said:

If you have to drop the lower cowl, take the time to release one end of the boot before even starting with the lowering operation.  It is tight but can be done.  I went through several boots before realizing this wisdom.  It is tempting to just swing the cowl down a bit.  Bite your lip and do not do that. 

Your method is the normal method for removing the lower cowl. I didn’t realize that some people are dropping the cowl with the duct still connected.  I don’t know what could be accomplished with it still bolted in place.

Clarence

[Steve65E-NC]

Well, it does make the very frustrating  fasteners a little more accessible.  I am sure that I am not the only one on this list to make the mistake. Out of curiosity,  what determines "normal".

[autoalain]

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[b65cuda]

I'm looking for one for my M20F too. LASAR's website says on backorder until Feb 2018. I was too late calling them today if that was still correct.

[Stephen]

3 minutes ago, b65cuda said:

Feb 2018

2019?

[b65cuda]

7 minutes ago, Stephen said:

2019?

From their website

 

200HP INTAKE DUCT M20E & F - 600115-005

M20E & F

Notes: ON BACK ORDER UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY 2018

 

But yes. It seems by this thread maybe 2019 is the real date. Looks like I'll have to repair it to get through this annual. Mechanic had to drop the lower cowl to replace the starter, and I knew he would be calling me to tell me I needed another intake boot.

[Yetti]

Apparently they are in stock at Mooney again.