M20-E Exposed for annual & int/Side Window Refurb.

[scottfromiowa]

X-Ray in for annual.  Pulled interior.  Ready to remove/install new side-glass.  Upholstery dropped off for replacement of headers.  Repair/repaint of all interior plastic.  Carpet removed for replacement with Airtex.  Window removal next...Fingers crossed for smooth replacement.  Some photos of job so far.  No large issues on annual.  Replacement step going on and co-pilot ram-air.

[aerobat95]

Looking good.....should look really nice when its all finished up.  Make sure you post many pics.....and good luck :-)

[scottfromiowa]

Thanks Ray.  Will do.  The looking good is tongue in cheek though...Man the interior looks S.C.A.R.E.Y right now

[scottfromiowa]

Anbody know an "easy" way to remove the residue from adhesives that are EVERYWHERE....gulp.

[scottfromiowa]

Pulling interior took only a couple of hours.  Received EXCELLENT suggestion to label each window interior bracket and separate by window as each are a "little unique".  The plastic came out in pretty good shape (no additional damage).  Taking shoulder harnesses out again was most difficult removal (getting small wrench on back-side).

[Shadrach]

Quote: scottfromiowa

Anbody know an "easy" way to remove the residue from adhesives that are EVERYWHERE....gulp.

[Shadrach]

Are you removing all of that fiberglass???

[N601RX]

Glad to see your started.  Take the windows out and use MEK and golves.  A fan will help also.  Don't let it run down the outside on the paint

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: Shadrach

Are you removing all of that fiberglass???

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: N601RX

Glad to see your started.  Take the windows out and use MEK and golves.  A fan will help also.  Don't let it run down the outside on the paint

[N601RX]

Quote: scottfromiowa

 I was afraid that was going to be the suggestion.  I hate working with MEK.  I investigated a workplace fatality (boat builder) where we suspect an employee took a siesta in the bottom of a tri-hull.  Carpet had been removed and he never woke up.  It's nasty stuff.

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: N601RX

 I was afraid that was going to be the suggestion.  I hate working with MEK.  I investigated a workplace fatality (boat builder) where we suspect an employee took a siesta in the bottom of a tri-hull.  Carpet had been removed and he never woke up.  It's nasty stuff.

[Lionudakis]

Just seeing that yellow fiberglass makes me cringe. I'd replace that stuff with Orcotek.

Air/Spruce has it, the tape to seal the edges with is pricey too.

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: Lionudakis

Just seeing that yellow fiberglass makes me cringe. I'd replace that stuff with Orcotek.

[Shadrach]

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/soundproofinstall.php

I used the .5" super sound proofing with adhesive. It weighs ~1lb per linear foot (x 48"). I covered every inch of exposed aluminum with it. While the plane is only marginally quiter, the cabin seems easier to heat evenly.  I made the ceilling panels from this stuff by covering it with ultrasuede. 

If you are showing any corrosion on the steel or even degraded paint, now is the time to coat it all with zinc phosphate.

Best of luck, it will fly again...I promise. At the height of my interior resto, I thought it would never end... 

I budgeted 25hrs. to do mine, I was so wrong!

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: Shadrach

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/soundproofinstall.php

I used the .5" super sound proofing with adhesive. It weighs ~1lb per linear foot (x 48"). I covered every inch of exposed aluminum with it. While the plane is only marginally quiter, the cabin seems easier to heat evenly.  I made the ceilling panels from this stuff by covering it with ultrasuede. 

If you are showing any corrosion on the steel or even degraded paint, now is the time to coat it all with zinc phosphate.

Best of luck, it will fly again...I promise. At the height of my interior resto, I thought it would never end... 

I budgeted 25hrs. to do mine, I was so wrong!

[MARZ]

Quote: Shadrach

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/soundproofinstall.php

I used the .5" super sound proofing with adhesive. It weighs ~1lb per linear foot (x 48"). I covered every inch of exposed aluminum with it. While the plane is only marginally quiter, the cabin seems easier to heat evenly.  I made the ceilling panels from this stuff by covering it with ultrasuede. 

If you are showing any corrosion on the steel or even degraded paint, now is the time to coat it all with zinc phosphate.

Best of luck, it will fly again...I promise. At the height of my interior resto, I thought it would never end... 

I budgeted 25hrs. to do mine, I was so wrong!

[1964-M20E]

Scott

 

Good luck with your annual.  In a few months I come up on my second annual.  The first one was fun and a couple of surprises.  :-0

[Ron McBride]

When I did my 69 insulation, I ordered it from Laser. My A&P said just put it in, do not glue it. This way we can remove it if necessary.  I just cut it slightly oversized and installed it. It is always in place at every annual.   Order extra, I doubled it up when possible and practical.

I took plastic trash bags into the plane when I removed the old fiberglass stuff, where a dust mask and gloves. Safety glasses if you want. If the windows are out, put a fan to blow out in the window.

Scott  Have fun. You will need to be flexible, the hardest part is moving around and getting a comfortable spot to work from.

Ron

[MooneyMitch]

"You will need to be flexible, the hardest part is moving around and getting a comfortable spot to work from."

That is an understatement  Ron!!

[scottfromiowa]

Quote: 1964-M20E

Scott

 

Good luck with your annual.  In a few months I come up on my second annual.  The first one was fun and a couple of surprises.  :-0

[skyking]

Scott: That loose oil tube is a pain in the butt for me too. Its always loosening up.

[MooneyMitch]

Ah yes, the old oil tube thing!  I finally used the Right Stuff sealant to keep it tight.  I removed it, applied the sealant on the threads and reinstalled it.  It seems to be holding.  Of course, it is saftey wired as well. 

[Shadrach]

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 Thanks.  I have had X-Ray for over seven years.  I had a lot of "extra" annuals as well as replacing a lot of mechanical/avionics for first few years.  I had brakes/lines/masters re-built last year.  This year only a couple items with me and future co-owner doing interior.  The insulation is a must do, but had NOT planned on it side-item.  A broken cowl bracket (re-built) loose oil stick(anyone else have this re-occur?), cleaned injectors, corrosion X, install "new" boarding step and ram air.  All compressions 77 or better.  No surprises except the fiberglass insulation...

[scottfromiowa]

Plastic Refurb begins....Thanks Byron for the "how to"  Easy so far.  Wish it was summer.  Kitchen NOT going to be popular....See pics in my gallery...