Oxygen bottle replacement

[PprophetBirdman]

My oxygen bottle has timed out and needs replacement and the regulator overhauled. Are there any maintenance locations I can fly into for this? I’m located in KY.

 

 

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[LANCECASPER]

1 hour ago, Rizvon said:

 

My oxygen bottle has timed out and needs replacement and the regulator overhauled. Are there any maintenance locations I can fly into for this? I’m located in KY.

 

Why does it need to have the regulator overhauled? It should have the boss seal replaced when the bottle is replaced, but if someone is telling you to have the regulator replaced without looking at it, it doesn't necessarily have to be overhauled. If the regulator doesn't leak I wouldn't do it.

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You need either the -3 or -4 depending on which size you had to begin with. Any shop that works on Mooneys that has had experience changing these out should be fine. I would ask though if they've had experience.

[Marc_B]

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/cylinderaerox2.php

I've got a Kevlar composite wrapped aluminum cylinder.  Half the weight, but unfortunately it's 15 year vs 24 year service life...of course it's 5 year hydro testing (vs Q 3 years for steel cylinders).  Guess it depends on what's most beneficial with your calculations...

[PprophetBirdman]

Yes, I have the Composite bottle 115.7 cu ft capacity. The bottle hasn’t been hydro tested in 15+ years. I believe it’s a DOT reg to have the regulator overhauled at tank replacement.


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[GeeBee]

Call "the oxygen lady"

https://www.aviationoxygen.com/?https%3A%2F%2Fwww_aviationoxygen_com&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImYn0vYyr-AIVohXUAR38PADNEAAYASAAEgL8rfD_BwE

 

[M20F]

Jimmy Garrison who frequents here is usually selling out of a batch as well.   

[LANCECASPER]

9 hours ago, Rizvon said:

The bottle hasn’t been hydro tested in 15+ years.           I believe it’s a DOT reg to have the regulator overhauled at tank replacement.

That may work in your favor - the less times that thing comes out the less chance of leaks back there.

 

I have never had the Mooney Factory or a Service Center send my regulator out at tank replacement. In my case it hasn’t even been suggested. If it had been chasing leaks unsuccessfully I could see where that might be wise.

[Guest]

From chapter 5 regarding O2 system maintenance.  Because it’s not chapter 4 I becomes optional for private aircraft owners.

Clarence

 

 

[tls pilot]

3 hours ago, M20Doc said:

From chapter 5 regarding O2 system maintenance.  Because it’s not chapter 4 I becomes optional for private aircraft owners.

Clarence

 

what are you indicating regarding Chapter 4 and 5 and what is optional? 

[Guest]

9 hours ago, tls pilot said:

what are you indicating regarding Chapter 4 and 5 and what is optional? 

The attachment didn’t take earlier.  It’s there now.

Clarence

[carusoam]

On 6/13/2022 at 10:18 PM, M20F said:

Jimmy Garrison who frequents here is usually selling out of a batch as well.   

@jgarrison

+1 for Jimmy often has a stock of O2 cylinders…

Best regards,

-a-

[jgarrison]

On 6/14/2022 at 9:53 PM, carusoam said:

@jgarrison

+1 for Jimmy often has a stock of O2 cylinders…

Best regards,

-a-

I just had a couple show up unexpectedly. I wasn't expecting them for a few more months. I will post an update with  my email address in the next few days

[carusoam]

@Rizvon see note from jg above…

-a-