PT20J Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 My lenses are cracked around the holes from someone overtightening the screws and they have the ugly cut to size, beat to fit, paint to match trim rings. I purchased new lenses from GLAP and plan to install them without the trim as on the later models. It seams like I've seen some with the wing recess where the lens mounts painted the wing color and some painted black. I'm not sure what would look best. Anyone have any pictures? Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 I did the same thing, gained 3 knots in the process: Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodon Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 So if the new Mooney are planning to be more supporting of old customers - I think a wing mounted landing light kit and retrofit approval would be a popular modification if it was reasonably priced? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 56 minutes ago, Aerodon said: So if the new Mooney are planning to be more supporting of old customers - I think a wing mounted landing light kit and retrofit approval would be a popular modification if it was reasonably priced? All the parts are in the IPC. You could call LASAR and price it out. But then, what would you do with the light in the cowling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodon Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 5:14 PM, PT20J said: All the parts are in the IPC. You could call LASAR and price it out. But then, what would you do with the light in the cowling? Yes, that's the easy part. But the IPC indicates from SN 25-1225 onwards. I had a look through the type certificate, could not find any help there. There are 'Notes' like the 'encore upgrade can be installed on serial number 1000 onwards' and 'vacuum system can be removed' if no system needs it. (you should see the debates on other types on whether is legal to remove 'required equipment' on the type certificate. I want to replace the wingtip recognition lights with midwing mounted lights so i can use the Aveo wingtips. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted February 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 The type certificate won’t go into that level of detail. I would discuss it with your A&P and see if it could be done as a minor modification using the factory parts. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJBrown Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 This 1980 231 had the light pictured above added to the left wing by Mod Works in 1998. they are no longer around to ask about what made it legal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuluZulu Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/11/2021 at 5:14 PM, PT20J said: All the parts are in the IPC. You could call LASAR and price it out. But then, what would you do with the light in the cowling? I was looking at an M20J that had both at one point. My plan was to use the cowl light like a jet pilot friend used his nosegear landing light: it is always off unless and until I'm cleared by ATC to land. Then flip the switch. That way there is always a handy indicator of whether or not landing clearance was received (as least, as long as the discipline exists to adhere to the plan). I ended up with an MSE, though, so there went my tri-pointed landing light dreams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will.iam Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 8:06 PM, ZuluZulu said: I was looking at an M20J that had both at one point. My plan was to use the cowl light like a jet pilot friend used his nosegear landing light: it is always off unless and until I'm cleared by ATC to land. Then flip the switch. That way there is always a handy indicator of whether or not landing clearance was received (as least, as long as the discipline exists to adhere to the plan). I ended up with an MSE, though, so there went my tri-pointed landing light dreams. I use the left landing light switch for cleared the approach and right landing light switch for cleared to land. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufflerbearing Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 After installing LED landing lights in, I just leave them in all the time. They draw no power and I like being seen. After thinking about it, I left the taxi light in as halogen to help create heat for anti icing. Seems the FIKI doesn't extend over the lens so having something in there to create a little heat is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 There is a guy around that cut and installed landing/taxi lights in both wings on his M20C. I recall seeing it on here or the 'Mooney Pilots' Facebook page a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryb Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 No trim piece on my Encore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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