NEED (good) ADVICE on Hard Trim Repair/Mechanic

[CMMPilot]

I need a good recommended mechanic or shop to solve a long standing issue I have had with my trim.  Has a hard spot that we can't isolate and is causing the Auto Pilot (Century 41) to disengage. I am based in Florida, but am willing to fly just about anywhere to get this done by someone who knows and understands Mooney's. I've been to 2 avionics places in FL and we have done a myriad of tests, servo swaps, reprogramming, lubricating, cleaning, worm gear overhaul, bearing rehab, etc... and still have the issue. Too much money down the drain on all the obvious things and I feel we have to be missing something simple at this point.  Or we need to remove the entire tail to check the pivot points...

I have a beautiful 1980 M20K 231 Turbo. 

If you know of anyone who might have experience with this issue, please let me know. I thought about flying it to the San Antonio TX area, as this seems to be the hotbed of Mooney World, I just need recommendations so I can start making some calls. Thanks in advance!

Chris

[alextstone]

36 minutes ago, CMMPilot said:

I need a good recommended mechanic or shop to solve a long standing issue I have had with my trim.  Has a hard spot that we can't isolate and is causing the Auto Pilot (Century 41) to disengage. I am based in Florida, but am willing to fly just about anywhere to get this done by someone who knows and understands Mooney's. I've been to 2 avionics places in FL and we have done a myriad of tests, servo swaps, reprogramming, lubricating, cleaning, worm gear overhaul, bearing rehab, etc... and still have the issue. Too much money down the drain on all the obvious things and I feel we have to be missing something simple at this point.  Or we need to remove the entire tail to check the pivot points...

I have a beautiful 1980 M20K 231 Turbo. 

If you know of anyone who might have experience with this issue, please let me know. I thought about flying it to the San Antonio TX area, as this seems to be the hotbed of Mooney World, I just need recommendations so I can start making some calls. Thanks in advance!

Chris

I own a maintenance shop near New Orleans.  We had two aircraft, a2005 Ovation and a 1995 Bravo in our shop recently both of which had previously undiscovered causes for extremely stiff trim, one elevation and one rudder.  We were able to determine the cause and repair.   If you're willing to come as far a KPIB in South MS, I weeks like to have my guys attempt to settle your issue for you.  Two other options, of course, are too either take it to Maxwell or to the service center at the Mooney factory.

 

Alex 

 

Alex Touchstone

Divided Sky Aviation 

Cell: 601-470-7092