M20F Reclining Seats

[Teddyhherrera]

1 hour ago, Marauder said:

Maybe one of the 77 J owners can chime in what they have for a rear seat. The 76 F model was the foundation for 77 J. Maybe there was a change in the seat style in late F models in prep for the J introduction.


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Nice work! I have the interior from the 1977 m20j. Down to the yokes. I had always wondered why my yokes we're different ... Here's a link to a 77 j listing.

https://www.aerolifeaviation.com/Item/Index?idun=2&1977-MOONEY-M20J-201

[DCarlton]

On 8/6/2022 at 6:06 PM, Bryan G said:

And the back seats are simple to remove and reinstall, no tools required. Can’t beat the 67!

I haven't had mine out in over 10 years.  Can you remind me how they are removed?  Can I do it without removing the interior side panels... again?  Thanks.

[Yetti]

21 hours ago, DCarlton said:

I haven't had mine out in over 10 years.  Can you remind me how they are removed?  Can I do it without removing the interior side panels... again?  Thanks.

If you have the spilt seats there is a pin at the pivot point on the outside pivot point that you pull.  Lean the seat to the inside and lift out.

[Yetti]

On 12/30/2022 at 8:31 PM, Teddyhherrera said:

Just went through pics... There's nothing there...

Looks like you don't have the split rear seats.   A guy put together a file to show how to mod the seat to fold down.    The PDF is in this thread.  

 

[Bryan G]

On 12/31/2022 at 10:31 AM, DCarlton said:

I haven't had mine out in over 10 years.  Can you remind me how they are removed?  Can I do it without removing the interior side panels... again?  Thanks.

I just pull the main cushion up for easier access, and there is a spring loaded L shaped pin for each seat where the two meet in the middle...or it might be on the side, I can’t quite remember right now. Pull that, and slide that side of the seat (angled) towards the front of the plane. I would take photos for ya but it’s in the avionics shop for a couple weeks.