Propeller Shop Info

[CharlesHuddleston]

Hello Florida Flyers. I am much closer to getting to fly N1157L 1982 M20K home from Fort Lauderdale to Tennessee. Annual inspection actually went well. The shop is working on some squeaks now to bring everything up to shape. As I still do not have any logs, and there was some vibration during the run-up, I am likely looking at a prop overhaul as well. If nothing else, it will get it to a point where I can restart a new log! Does anyone have any dealings with Palm Beach Propeller? They quoted me roughly $2500 for the overhaul, and an additional $600 per blade should I want them to replace the  heater elements (they have been removed). From what I've read, this sounds like a pretty fair market price for an overhaul. Thoughts? Concerns? Comments? As I am planning to use this for cross country flights, I will likely have the heater boots put back on. Thanks for your feedback.

[kpaul]

@Cody Stallingsis our in house propeller expert.  

Shipping it his way is an option.

[Cody Stallings]

Little steep both O/H an Boots on a 2 blade

[philiplane]

People go out of their way around here to avoid Palm Beach Propeller. Their work is very good, but customer service lacks, and pricing is well above average.

[Bryan]

@Cody Stallings sorry to hear about the storm. Was your shop affected?  I thought I saw your plane was  

Let me know if you need anything, I am just up the road in Conway.

[Cody Stallings]

Shop was fine. We are 8 miles North of DRP.

Mooney didn’t survive though.

Ol 22L will be takin a ride to Clinton Ark pretty soon.

[kpaul]

2 hours ago, Cody Stallings said:

Mooney didn’t survive though.

Sorry to hear this.  It almost looks as if you parked there after the storm.  How much damage does the plane have? Is it repairable or did the insurance total it?

[Cody Stallings]

It does.

looks in great shape from 50ft away.

Fitst alarming thing I noticed was all the oil under the engine compartment.

Left wing leading edge flaps an Ailerons are toast.

Right wing isn’t as bad, but it has wrinkles on the top of the wing.

With the Prop strike an engine inspection the Insurance through in the towel

[carusoam]

Ugh!

Sorry to hear / see your troubles Cody.

Best regards,

-a-

[MB65E]

Dang that sucks!! 

Hopfully you can enjoy the check. 

All the best,

-Matt

[BKlott]

I am sorry to see this happen to you. Not sure which is worse, losing one to a storm or standing on the ramp watching as the new owner flies it away. 

[steingar]

That really bites, but look on the bright side.  You get to go airplane shopping.