Gregory Posted January 14, 2023 Report Posted January 14, 2023 One of my Monroy tanks on my M20M appears to be leaking where the tanks come together. Does anyone have a detailed drawing, schematic, or photo of how the Mooney and Monroy tanks are connected. Speed brake version if it matters. Quote
LANCECASPER Posted January 14, 2023 Report Posted January 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, Gregory said: One of my Monroy tanks on my M20M appears to be leaking where the tanks come together. Does anyone have a detailed drawing, schematic, or photo of how the Mooney and Monroy tanks are connected. Speed brake version if it matters. All M20Ms have speed brakes. Definitely not a detailed drawing but it gives you an idea: Quote
M20F Posted January 15, 2023 Report Posted January 15, 2023 Maxwell has the STC now but are still waiting for the FAA to transfer. They would be a good source on drawings and other details. Quote
rbp Posted January 15, 2023 Report Posted January 15, 2023 4 hours ago, M20F said: Maxwell has the STC now but are still waiting for the FAA to transfer. They would be a good source on drawings and other details. Maxwell now has the Monroe tank STC??? Quote
M20F Posted January 15, 2023 Report Posted January 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, rbp said: Maxwell now has the Monroe tank STC??? Yes Jose sold to them. 1 Quote
rbp Posted January 16, 2023 Report Posted January 16, 2023 https://www.donmaxwell.com/copy-of-gmax-aircraft-sales $3k for the kit + 60 hours Quote
Mooneymuscle56m Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 6:01 PM, rbp said: https://www.donmaxwell.com/copy-of-gmax-aircraft-sales $3k for the kit + 60 hours It went up to $5k. I’m on the list, still waiting. Not Maxwell either. Quote
carusoam Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, Mooneymuscle56m said: It went up to $5k. I’m on the list, still waiting. Not Maxwell either. Make sure you have an acceptable resource…. By searching around here about the one you select… Something doesn’t sound right… Best regards, -a- Quote
Mooneymuscle56m Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, carusoam said: Make sure you have an acceptable resource…. By searching around here about the one you select… Best regards, -a- Jose sold to Kellen. I have been on Jose’s list for about a year and the price was $3k. Jose tells me the STC was sold to Kellen Kester. Last conversation with Kellen is the STC is now $5k and is waiting for FAA to process the paperwork. Andrew 1 Quote
carusoam Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 56M… That is a solid resource… As mentioned by PMax… There was a lesser buyer in the works, prior… over promising. Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
rbp Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 Why is Maxwell advertising it on their site? Quote
Pinecone Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, rbp said: Why is Maxwell advertising it on their site? "Don Maxwell Aviation along with a partner has purchased the STC from Jose and is currently putting kits together to be available by the end of the year. Our current run of kits will be a total of 30 and if you’re interested in purchasing a kit you can contact myself at Don Maxwell Aviation or Kellen Kester at (812) 240-6223." They do need to get their stories straight on the price. Quote
1980Mooney Posted January 17, 2023 Report Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pinecone said: "Don Maxwell Aviation along with a partner has purchased the STC from Jose and is currently putting kits together to be available by the end of the year. Our current run of kits will be a total of 30 and if you’re interested in purchasing a kit you can contact myself at Don Maxwell Aviation or Kellen Kester at (812) 240-6223." They do need to get their stories straight on the price. So if Kester is saying $5,000 and Maxwell is saying 60 hours that makes this mod $11,000+ plus tax in high sales tax Texas (BTW what is Maxwell’s shop rate now? More than $100?) . And that is only if there are no leaks or integrity issues with the current main tanks. Maybe add another $5,000 for repairs when they get into the current tanks - or $10,000 for reseal. If you are flying long distances with three big or four smaller adults (plus bags/carry ones), then this mod does nothing since you can’t fill the main tanks anyway. Flying alone, one pax or with kids it gives you more flexibility on when or where you stop for fuel but they will probably make you stop sooner than you want regardless. Edited January 17, 2023 by 1980Mooney Quote
T. Peterson Posted January 18, 2023 Report Posted January 18, 2023 On 1/15/2023 at 6:01 PM, rbp said: https://www.donmaxwell.com/copy-of-gmax-aircraft-sales $3k for the kit + 60 hours Seems like a lot of money to pay for the privilege of attempting to pee in your airplane without spilling on yourself! 1 Quote
LANCECASPER Posted January 18, 2023 Report Posted January 18, 2023 It takes Paul Beck up at Weep No More in Wilmar, MN 40 hours to do the Monroy Long Range Tanks if he can still buy the kits from the new STC holder. 2 Quote
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