M20-264, was it done?

[Martin S.]

Can somebody tell me from the fotos whether these aileron control links are the re-inforced ones?

 

Many thanks,

 

Martin

[Guest]

Those look like originals. The updated version have a steel boomerang piece welded down the centre of the tubes at the 90* joint.

[mike_elliott]

Yes, and no, they are original. The gusset has not been welded on these

[N201MKTurbo]

Back in the day, like 30 years ago, I sent mine to LASAR and they welded the gussets in. They turned them in like 3 days for a couple hundred bucks. But that was then. I wonder how much it is now?

[MisfitSELF]

Agreed, they look like the original control links to me.

[Martin S.]

Thanks guys, will have to have it re-enforced then.

[VWGuy]

These are original.

Call Wentworth for upgrade parts with gusset weld that eliminates the AD compliance inspections.

MODEL'S  M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K:

AILERON CONTROL, LH 730005-1 

AILERON CONTROL, RH 730006-000 

Probably $150 to $250 each depending on used condition

If order new from LASAR was told 6-8 weeks to have made(if you are lucky)-probably $600-$800 for both. 

Not an easy replacement-takes several hours and aircraft on jacks as gear mechanism needs 

adjusting to make space for removal. Its a Mooney-remove or move several parts to fix or replace one part.

[Martin S.]

Can a control link that was freshly modified by LASAR be implanted in any airframe (on condition that the part number is the right for the AC serial number) or only in its donor airframe. Wondering cuz I might get unmodified ones and have them reinforced, and swap them for the (non-reinforced) ones in my airframe (to reduce down-time).

Thanks,

Martin

Edited March 13, 2023 by Martin S.

[N201MKTurbo]

47 minutes ago, Martin S. said:

Can a control link that was freshly modified by LASAR be implanted in any airframe (on condition that the part number is the right for the AC serial number) or only in its donor airframe. Wondering cuz I might get unmodified ones and have them reinforced, and swap them for the (non-reinforced) ones in my airframe (to reduce down-time).

Thanks,

Martin

Back in the day when this first came out, LASAR had modified links in stock. They would ship you modified links immediately. With a core charge. They would refund the core charge when they received your links. I would call them. It has been so long I assume the demand is way down these days.

[Martin S.]

1 hour ago, N201MKTurbo said:

Back in the day when this first came out, LASAR had modified links in stock. They would ship you modified links immediately. With a core charge. They would refund the core charge when they received your links. I would call them. It has been so long I assume the demand is way down these days.

Perfect - that explains, thanks!