SB M20-282

[elimansour]

Hi all - My plane is coming up on 1000 hrs since the last compliance with the no back clutch spring SB.  Any recommendations of a maintenance facility in the Southwest that is expert in performing the SB?  I have been told by several mechanics (and have read the threads on MS) that the SB should only be accomplished by someone who is expert in this.  Thank you!

[carusoam]

For homework...

 Check in with Andrew’s photo gallery for an awesome picture collection of all things ‘no back clutch’ spring related. @Hyett6420...

Best regards,

-a-

 

[M20S Driver]

I replaced mine at 1000+ hours a few years ago.  My local mechanic removed the actuator and sent it to a Mooney service center for overhaul.   My mechanic is a KPAO legend and very experienced  (He has my total respect and trust) but he decided to let the  Mooney experts at a nearby Mooney Service Center rebuild it.  

[M20S Driver]

4 hours ago, Hyett6420 said:

Rebuilding a complete actuator yes is a job for an expert.  But to replace the back spring is SO easy its untrue, it is literally removing the actuator, taking the covering plate off, remove / replace back spring  and put back together.   It took about 2 hours to remove and replace spring and about another 4-6 to put it back in the plane.

Andrew

My actuator's brass clutch needed to be replaced too since it had some deformation and damage.  Does that need more disassembly?

 

[ArtVandelay]

No not at all, once ypu have removed the four holding bolts the whole thing comes apart easily.  

I vaguely remember there’s a special grease required?


Tom

[SheryLoewen]

LASAR  has the expertise. Northern California