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By Pete 379
in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)

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N201MKTurbo
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My hangar elves had very good results that lasted years. The repair was done with black RTV and light weight fiberglass cloth. Make all repairs on the outside to reduce the likelihood of the repair ge

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Want to have some real fun?  Try posting a picture of the entire engine compartment.  Our trusty IA's (and some unofficial IA's) will tell you all the AD's that haven't been properly complied with, al

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N201MKTurbo

Remove the duct. Scrub it with a tooth brush and Comet cleanser until it is clean in and out. Wait for it to be completely dry.  Cut come squares and strips of 1oz plain weave fiberglass cloth. W

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1 hour ago, jetdriven said:

I’m not sure if any RTV is fuel resistant.  

I believe you are correct. Permatex notes that Ultra Black is oil and weather resistant. I don't think there is any single perfect solution out there for this goofy airbox design.

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10 hours ago, tigers2007 said:

I believe you are correct. Permatex notes that Ultra Black is oil and weather resistant. I don't think there is any single perfect solution out there for this goofy airbox design.

A high strength silicone coupler would be most ideal.


As for reinforcing the standard duct, I think any fuel tank sealant that meets AMS-S-8802 is the best option. There is nothing I can think of that is off the shelf locally that compares in terms of adhesion, flexibility and durability.
 

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