tomgo2 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 I'm looking to take on some new FAA STC modification projects and looking for ideas. Please send me a private message if you have any ideas or suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gacoon Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, tomgo2 said: I'm looking to take on some new FAA STC modification projects and looking for ideas. Please send me a private message if you have any ideas or suggestions. Recognition light replacement with LED bulb, direct replace to existing socket would be a killer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Spreti Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hi! Since 6 years I own a 201. It's a wonderful bird, but the engine doesn't fit in our time anymore. I think the Continental Diesel could be a good combination. Especially because there is the plan to create 170hp out of this 2-liter-engine, MT offers a netter scimitar prop die Diesel usage and the future of avgas is uncertain. What do you think about it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 10 hours ago, tomgo2 said: I'm looking to take on some new FAA STC modification projects and looking for ideas. Please send me a private message if you have any ideas or suggestions. http://aerotriminc.com/ Norm Smith passed away a few years ago and had a few STC mods for Mooneys including aileron trim (http://aerotriminc.com/id2.html). I think the daughter may still be selling a few. (http://aerotriminc.com/id1.html) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 9 hours ago, gacoon said: Recognition light replacement with LED bulb, direct replace to existing socket would be a killer. I'll second that. I would buy that in a heart beat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, GeeBee said: I'll second that. I would buy that in a heart beat. Ditto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takair Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 10 hours ago, gacoon said: Recognition light replacement with LED bulb, direct replace to existing socket would be a killer. Are you referring to nav light bulbs? I think a few folks already have them. Is this what you are referring to? https://aeroleds.com/products/polaris-position-light-bulb-replacement-12/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 minute ago, takair said: Are you referring to nav light bulbs? I think a few folks already have them. Is this what you are referring to? https://aeroleds.com/products/polaris-position-light-bulb-replacement-12/ No, they are referring to recognition lights which are basically front facing projector bulbs on later model Mooneys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austintatious Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 CF inner gear doors (that delete the rear bubble) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 What about a new richer fuel nozzle to cool the CHT’s on C models? Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lloyd Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Get with Gee Bee and become a supplier of an improved intake boot. Another thread right now under Vintage Mooney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOH Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 7:09 AM, takair said: Are you referring to nav light bulbs? I think a few folks already have them. Is this what you are referring to? https://aeroleds.com/products/polaris-position-light-bulb-replacement-12/ Appears to be for experimental, NOT certified aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takair Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, MikeOH said: Appears to be for experimental, NOT certified aircraft. It says it is TSO’d, I didn’t read much beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgo2 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 8:43 AM, LANCECASPER said: http://aerotriminc.com/ Norm Smith passed away a few years ago and had a few STC mods for Mooneys including aileron trim (http://aerotriminc.com/id2.html). I think the daughter may still be selling a few. (http://aerotriminc.com/id1.html) I did speak with his daughter, Elyse. Very friendly and nice to talk to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLJA Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Bring back the inner gear doors for the older models. That's been abandoned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgo2 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 7:03 AM, Marcus Spreti said: Hi! Since 6 years I own a 201. It's a wonderful bird, but the engine doesn't fit in our time anymore. I think the Continental Diesel could be a good combination. Especially because there is the plan to create 170hp out of this 2-liter-engine, MT offers a netter scimitar prop die Diesel usage and the future of avgas is uncertain. What do you think about it? Thanks for the suggestion. However, the cost to recertify an new engine/airframe combination is big $$$. A re-engine effort could be in the $300K+ range. Even if you amortized the cost of the engineering/cert across 50 customers, it would be $6,000 plus $50,000 (engine estimate), $15,000 (prop estimate), $8,000 (installation) and $5,000 (charge for STC rights) results in a $84,000 upgrade modification...probably not many takers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, tomgo2 said: I did speak with his daughter, Elyse. Very friendly and nice to talk to. That referral must be worth a better discount on the inflatable door seal . . lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0nathan225 Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Additional landing lights for older models? Saw a Euro Mooney with ones on the gear. Electric turbo? Is the m20E rayjay a thing anymore? Standby alt for the short bodies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagarin Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Long Range Fuel Tanks for Mooney Best mod I had 36 gallons extra on my M20J and 1500nm range http://www.monroyaero.com/lrupgad.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Upgrade of M20F and early M20J gross weight to 2900 lbs. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awful_Charlie Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Battery box conversion to move the batteries aft in a long body so as to be able to get rid of charlie ballast - maybe in conjunction with new battery technology too Some way to get additional heat to the interior of a Bravo and maybe other long bodies (eg a heatsink on the firewall from the oil) Glareshield dimmer and other interior light circuit 'adjustments' to go LED Lightweight air-con at a sensible price 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Gagarin said: Long Range Fuel Tanks for Mooney Best mod I had 36 gallons extra on my M20J and 1500nm range http://www.monroyaero.com/lrupgad.pdf Dont forget a pee tube STC as an option, along with WD40+ belly cleaner for guaranteed 15 kts and FIKI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47U Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 13 hours ago, Gagarin said: Long Range Fuel Tanks for Mooney Best mod I had 36 gallons extra on my M20J and 1500nm range http://www.monroyaero.com/lrupgad.pdf How about an integral/bladder hybrid system. Adding a bladder to the wing bay outboard of the integral fuel tanks. A bladder holding, say, 5 gal (per side) going from 48 gal to 58 would be a big help to me. Increased range without the complexity of installing an outboard integral tank (although preferred) nor all the additional weight of converting the factory integral tanks to a full bladder system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 7 hours ago, mike_elliott said: Dont forget a pee tube STC as an option, along with WD40+ belly cleaner for guaranteed 15 kts and FIKI And some real drain valves for those long range tanks. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 I absolutely despise my 48-gallon 1963 fuel tanks. 64 gallon option would eliminate a fuel stop on my XC trips. If I won the lottery, I'd buy the wing off an M20F and swap them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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