Fuel Leak patch or reseal, California?

[Michael Williams]

Northbay based Mooney C, with leaky left wing tank. Prefer NOT fly it to Minnesota or somewhere far away for repair...any California shops do this repair? Also some suggesting installing bladders instead, some even have longer range installs. Any Mooniac with info on either CA shops for leap patches or re-seal...OR fuel bladder replacement? Sure appreciate the local or regional info. Thanks

[carusoam]

How does troutdale Oregon sound?

There are four centers of excellence doing this type of work…

Houston, and Florida are the other two…

Best regards,

-a-

[tim417]

Ready to take notes….

[ilovecornfields]

2 hours ago, carusoam said:

How does troutdale Oregon sound?

There are four centers of excellence doing this type of work…

Houston, and Florida are the other two…

Best regards,

-a-

^^^^^^This

 

You already have your answer. Call Greg at Advanced Aircraft in Troutdale. Or call Top Gun in Stockton and have them tell you to call Greg. Or read the previous threads on this that say to call Greg. All roads lead to Greg.

[ZuluZulu]

I was going to go to Troutdale, but then I found out Coast (an MSC) is doing this work at MYF and is willing to stand behind it.  If I lived in NorCal I'd probably just go to Troutdale but living in SoCal, MYF is a lot more convenient.  I'm scheduled for May, I'll let you know how it goes.  Until then, PM me if you'd like contact info.  @Michael Williams

[mike20papa]

On 3/17/2022 at 8:57 PM, tim417 said:

Ready to take notes….

Could have had an A model .. removeable tanks, patch 'em if they ever develop a leak .. few hours work.  Al Mooney built the A model (his last airplane - they all had wood wings)  some guy from Beechcraft who was notorious for the straight model 35's inflight problems ... aluminized the M20 and delivered you guys the theory of the "wet wing".  Have never ending fun.   

[kortopates]

Could have had an A model .. removeable tanks, patch 'em if they ever develop a leak .. few hours work.  Al Mooney built the A model (his last airplane - they all had wood wings)  some guy from Beechcraft who was notorious for the straight model 35's inflight problems ... aluminized the M20 and delivered you guys the theory of the "wet wing".  Have never ending fun.   

yeah, just like a modern airliner!


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