Colorado maintenance

[Clint466 5]

Hey everyone,

Quick question, planning to make an offer on a Mooney that is near Denver.  Does anyone around that area know of a good Mooney mechanic that can do my pre-buy?  I saw Arapahoe, but they had 2 very bad reviews online.  I know folks can get mad and leave reviews sometimes that don't reflect the kind of customer service a business normally offers, so if someone has used them and likes them, let me know.  If you know anyone else though, let me know too. 

I know I can request the seller to take the plane out further but it's Denver.......there has to be a good maintenance shop around there.  Plus, if all goes well I am going to take it straight to Wyoming!

I appreciate it!

[carusoam 12,371]

See if @gsxrpilot is around...

He has been really good at sharing what and who he knows regarding Mooney Maintenance...

Unfortunately, he hasn’t many years in Denver...

My other Denver guy moved to CA...

Best regards,

-a-

[Matt Ward 172]

Greg at Mountain Air (KBJC) works on my Mooney as well as lots of others.  I highly recommend him.

[gsxrpilot 11,673]

Another good Denver option is Arapahoe Air at Centennial. They are certainly more expensive, but do a lot of Mooneys in the Denver area.

[Clint466 5]

Awesome, I appreciate it guys.  I'll chase down those leads down today. 

 

Thanks!

[gsxrpilot 11,673]

26 minutes ago, Clint466 said:

Awesome, I appreciate it guys.  I'll chase down those leads down today. 

If the plane is here in Denver already, I'd be happy to go by and take a look at it for you. Or we can go look at it together.

[HXG 148]

Arapahoe Aero at KAPA has been an excellent Mooney Service Center in my experience. They can be more expensive and busy than others in the Colorado Front Range area. 

[Vance Harral 638]

Another offer from a Denver-area pilot who would look at an airplane for you if you're inclined.  Not an A&P, but after 16 years of owner-assisted annuals, I'm starting to know my way around a little.   Maybe @gsxrpilot and I could field trip to look at it together.

You've already gotten a few recommendations on shops I concur with.  In addition to that, I'll add that Fly Elite aviation in Longmont (KLMO) maintains at least half a dozen Mooneys and can do a decent pre-buy.  I'm not recommending them as superior to the other recommendations, just another option if scheduling becomes a problem.

FYI, note that Arapahoe Aero is a "big" shop, that is both a Mooney and a Cirrus service center.  Their hangar has a dozen or more airplanes in it at any given time, and they have a large staff with many mechanics.  Mountain Aero at KBJC and Fly Elite at KLMO are "small" shops with a single head mechanic and a couple of assistants.  Pros and cons both ways, you can decide for yourself.

[Warren 104]

Happy to help as well - based at KBJC.  Have done 3 years of owner assisted annuals and have a few tools.  Jack stands, gear swing, landing gear torque tool, compression test, bore scope,...  Not an A&P.  Maybe in conjunction with @Vance Harral and @gsxrpilot we can provide some guidance -- at least a pre-screen for major issues.