Glen Davis Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 But the hijacker died. I bought this plane three weeks ago in Texas and flew it back to Maine. I knew it had mice in it because they became evident during the pre-by and annual done in Texas. The shop did their best to remove the mouse nest and any associated debris. Apparently, they missed one. I’m glad he didn’t fall out of the overhead eyeball vent while my wife was sitting in the right seat! 2 Quote
Fly Boomer Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Glen Davis said: I bought this plane three weeks ago in Texas and flew it back to Maine. I knew it had mice in it because they became evident during the pre-by and annual done in Texas. The shop did their best to remove the mouse nest and any associated debris. Apparently, they missed one. You didn't say exactly where in Texas you had the pre-buy done, but you might want to take it to someone else who knows the Mooney very well for a corrosion inspection (I think Joey Cole is on the East coast somewhere). Too late to call it a second opinion "pre-buy", but better to find out sooner rather than later if you have corrosion in any of the difficult-to-access places. Mice apparently don't have a functional urinary tract sphincter, so they dribble highly-corrosive urine constantly. If anything was accidently missed by the person in Texas, you could have damage that you don't yet realize. Quote
MikeOH Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 21 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said: Mice apparently don't have a functional urinary tract sphincter, so they dribble highly-corrosive urine constantly. Gawd, that was TMI 3 Quote
Hank Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 Joey Cole is in Georgia. Henry Weber in PA has a good reputation, as does @jetdriven in MD. Don't know anyone north of there . . . . 1 Quote
Glen Davis Posted October 13, 2023 Author Report Posted October 13, 2023 I had the prebuy done at a VERY reputable Mooney specific shop in Texas. They did a thorough prebuy and annual, with specific attention to the mice issue. They removed a large nest and debris. They found no corrosion, fortunately. I would not have completed the sale if any was found. The little guy in the eyeball vent must have been in the fresh air duct inside the headliner. The last man standing! Their shop is SWTA. I’ve flown and brokered aircraft for almost 50 years. I’ve met hundreds of mechanics. Owners JD and his wife Laura (also an A+P) are second to none. They are Mooney experts and honest as the day is long. 1 Quote
chriscalandro Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) It’s too bad that immediately this amusing post was hijacked by people who unfortunately have the need to make their concerns your concerns with absolutely no background history, context, or information. Edited October 13, 2023 by chriscalandro Quote
Stubby Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Glen Davis said: I’m glad he didn’t fall out of the overhead eyeball vent while my wife was sitting in the right seat! This has me wondering if anyone has ever had a live mouse make itself seen during flight. I've had it happen in a tractor before and that almost ended in disaster... I can't imagine it happening in flight. Quote
MikeOH Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 Mice, meh....snakes on the other hand Quote
Mcstealth Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 More like a stowaway than a hijacker? Quote
ZuluZulu Posted October 13, 2023 Report Posted October 13, 2023 Please tell me you immediately squawked 7500! Quote
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