Robert Hicks Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 For some reason I cannot create a post in the classifieds so I’ll ask here. We managed to smoke our regulator and curious if anyone has a serviceable one laying around for sale. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I wouldn't roll the dice on a used VR, 350-ish for a new isn't that bad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Hicks Posted May 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Fair point. Their website is showing 513$. Does anyone know if they repair? One of the little things inside that’s soldered fell off.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodon Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Have a look at plane power voltage regulators and see if they make one for your plane. Much more affordable, and I've found them to be reliable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 4 hours ago, Robert Hicks said: Fair point. Their website is showing 513$. Does anyone know if they repair? One of the little things inside that’s soldered fell off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Aircraft Spruce p# 07-00625, $354.00 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/zeftronicsreg.php?clickkey=35105 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I replaced mine with new, then at my leisure I repaired the old one and keep it as a spare.Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 5/4/2019 at 5:00 PM, Robert Hicks said: For some reason I cannot create a post in the classifieds so I’ll ask here. We managed to smoke our regulator and curious if anyone has a serviceable one laying around for sale. Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A usual reason for not being able to create a new thread occurs when a member hasn’t donated a basic member fee. See the donate button at the bottom of the page. A small amount gets you a ton of Mooney information... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Hicks Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 A usual reason for not being able to create a new thread occurs when a member hasn’t donated a basic member fee. See the donate button at the bottom of the page. A small amount gets you a ton of Mooney information... Best regards, -a- Done! Thank you.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsf15e Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 So I just noticed planepower has a PMA VR for like $200 available at normal parts suppliers like sprice, chief, etc. anyone tried that? It’s adjustable voltage unlike the Zeftronics one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesm Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Curious what type of connector is on the other end ? Is it fairly good size Cannon like connect about 1.25" in dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTaylor Posted May 13, 2019 Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I may have one if you haven't found a replacement yet. I have been traveling. Will be back home about the 18th if you are still looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Hicks Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 I may have one if you haven't found a replacement yet. I have been traveling. Will be back home about the 18th if you are still looking. Yea lemme know what you have and what you’d like for it. Thank you.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Hicks Posted May 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2019 Curious what type of connector is on the other end ? Is it fairly good size Cannon like connect about 1.25" in dia. It’s a 4 pin type. Pretty sure it’s for Mooney’s.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob177 Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Rob177 said: I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. Welcome to the community, Rob. What is so amazing? Why are you disappointed? Why are people at risk? Which high horse did you just fall off of? We can help put you back up... 1) MS pilots, GA pilots, private pilots are flying part 91... right? for some insight... https://blog.privatefly.com/us/part-91-vs-part-135 2) There is a process and procedure for using used parts... 3) Sure, not everyone types a dozen extra lines to tell you that, each time... 4) My entire plane is one giant used part... 5) Many airlines do things that GA pilots don’t do... 6) Risk management is probably a bit different when carrying passengers for hire. Maybe, I mis-understood what you meant... Welcome aboard anyways... Read some more, learn how all this stuff works... there is plenty to know. The cool thing to know... you can fly a private plane without having a corporate budget to support it... Best regards, -a- 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragedracer1977 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Rob177 said: I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. My entire plane is used parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsf15e Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Rob177 said: I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. I doubt that. Maybe the airlines are different, but 3/4 of our military fleet is flying on “cannibalized” parts. When an aircraft goes down with a major issue that might take a while to fix, it becomes a donor bird. Parts unavailable in the normal logistics pipeline are stripped to make all the other airplanes in that squadron fly. A used certified part in serviceable condition with documentation (if required) works just as good as the parts of your plane that were once new and now are something less than that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry 5TJ Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I fly with a well-used 4 cylinder (ok, chamber) heart with all original valves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny moose Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Rob, Please show us your aircraft, Im very sure its full of used parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgrue Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 1:56 PM, Rob177 said: I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. You are quite mistaken. When I worked for the airlines we installed used parts all of the time. Why throw away a $40K generator control unit when it came off of a working aircraft? Perhaps you should become familiar with a subject before you use it as an example. Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 2:56 PM, Rob177 said: I continue to be amazed and disappointed by owners putting at risk family and friends with used parts. IFR flyers with used primary instruments and systems ignore what insurance companies deal with on a daily basis, that being risk Major airlines employ risk management process that certainly does not include used parts of unknown origin and life cycle. Every factory rebuilt “zero time” overhaul uses parts (cams and cranks) of unknown history and life cycle. A well functioning used part has demonstrated its performance. I have had a few accessories replaced under warranty in the last several decades due to infant mortality. Ahoy, me thinks thar be a troll in our ranks... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver LFA Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 On 5/5/2019 at 5:06 AM, RLCarter said: Aircraft Spruce p# 07-00625, $354.00 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/zeftronicsreg.php?clickkey=35105 What's crazy about that is you can buy a voltage regulator for a 86 Ford Mustang for $15 online, or $45 at the local autoparts store, that looks suspiciously similar to this (but without the 'diagnostic LED' or certification...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 What's crazy about that is you can buy a voltage regulator for a 86 Ford Mustang for $15 online, or $45 at the local autoparts store, that looks suspiciously similar to this (but without the 'diagnostic LED' or certification...) There also was more 86 Mustangs made in a month, than Mooney has made in its entire history. More volume + made in China = lower prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver LFA Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) 40 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said: There also was more 86 Mustangs made in a month, than Mooney has made in its entire history. More volume + made in China = lower prices. That voltage regulator was used on many models of GM and Ford automobiles, it’s been rebadged and sold for aviation use Edited April 12, 2020 by Culver LFA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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