SoCal Mooney maintenance

[Gavin Woodman]

Anyone have suggestions for a shop in SoCal where we can have out Rocket worked on? We need someone that we can trust to troubleshoot both Mooney and Rocket specific issues. Thanks.

[MooneyMitch]

Hi Gavin.

Based on my years of experience with, and observations of, Coastal Valley Aviation at SMX, I recommend them.

Speak to Phil Kirkham, owner.  CVA is not a Mooney service center.  However, the shop certainly does have plenty of Mooney experience with many, many models over their years of operation.

I trust this shop.

[elimansour]

Hi Gavin.  Coast is the new Mooney Service Center at KMYF.  Their mechanics came over from CrownAir after they shut down their maintenance department.  They have great attention to detail and I have been very pleased with the quality of the work on my plane.

[Gavin Woodman]

Hi Eli, what model Mooney do you have? I need to do an engine setup to my Tsio-520 and from my experience about 1 in 1000 mechanics have any clue on how to properly get it done. The Mooney “experts” I’ve dealt have completely fouled up my setup and now I need to start at square one. 

Edited October 26, 2019 by Gavin Woodman

[carusoam]

Setting up the Rocket engine is as complex as it gets... for Mooneys.

But... since the engine has been borrowed from a certain twin...

Does that open up any possibilities for engine set-up?

PP thinking out loud, but only got half a thought...

Best regards,

-a-

[elimansour]

22 minutes ago, Gavin Woodman said:

Hi Eli, what model Mooney do you have? I need to do an engine setup to my Tsio-520 and from my experience about 1 in 1000 mechanics have any clue on how to properly get it done. The Mooney “experts” I’ve dealt have completely fouled up my setup and now I need to start at square one. 

I have a 201 so it's a simple IO360.  I'd give them a call and see their expertise with that engine.  Failing that, you might want to give Gibbs Aircraft Service Center - they have Lyle there who is an expert A&P who may be able to help.  Good luck. 

[Gavin Woodman]

Thanks Eli