Mooney parts availablity

[DonMuncy]

Note from Don Maxwell:

I had a request from Mooney this afternoon to get the word out about parts
availability. They have come a long ways in the past few months. Many of you
have griped and complained about parts. Stacey, Frank and Mikey have pleaded
with management and management has said ok, we'll try it. They have brought
back a welder, machinist and a few weeks ago a sheet metal guy. They have
been able to produce all welded parts, machined parts such as the much
needed bushings that Mooney's are so fond of. Recently they have been
turning out much needed wing and control surface skins. Today they arranged
for local heat treating so now they can produce stamped parts such as gear
doors. Doors have been in high demand for many months.
OK folks, it's your turn. There is an old saying about gear ups. There are
those that have and those that will. If you haven't, go ahead and let's get
it behind you while fuel is high and you're not flying much. If you have,
maybe you didn't do it as well as you may have wanted too. Go for it. Think
of it as your part of the stimulus to get aviation moving. Everyone
benefits, shops, engine folks, prop folks. I once heard Jimmy Garrison say
you should gear up every 7 or 8 years. Why? You get a big help on your
engine overhaul. A new prop and if you don't have one,  a smooth belly
conversion is usually a standard upgrade after a gear up. How about that
grass strip you have wanted to try. Do it. Gear doors are available. Tanks
can be patched or resealed. Hangars are for sissy's. Leave it out. Hail
damage will get you a new paint job, maybe some glass.
Mooney needs to sell parts to keep these guys on the payroll. It's up to
you. Now let's get out there and do something stupid. At least pass the word
to your MSC or local mechanic. They need orders not phone calls inquiring
about parts. If you need or will need something, place an order with your
local MSC, or me.
Would someone please post this on Mooneyspace as I can never remember my
password.
Don

[orangemtl]

Great news.

I may choose to replace my cargo hatch, following its 'excursion' into the airflow a few weeks back. Wrinkled, but functional.

[jetdriven]

Didnt we have a thread about baggage doors being locked?