A&P Needed Seattle Area

[bigmo]

Have a deal looking likely in the Seattle area (north side of town) on a really nice F. Aircraft has a fresh annual, good pedigree, and no red flags in the logs. Ideally looking for a mechanic with some Mooney experience, but just about any A&P will do that can focus on corrosion, tanks, and some other big $ gotchas. Not so worried about piddly stuff and I will trust the system that the A&P that just signed off on the annual addressed airworthy items (I'm a trusting guy).

Heck, I MIGHT be ok with a Seattle-based Mooney fanatic/expert that will just give a solid look over the plane with me if I get a good vibe from the A&P that has been maintaining it the last 10+ years. Not ideal, but for me new to Mooneys - might be an acceptable plan-b.

Thanks!

[Bolter]

Advanced at Troutdale is a very good shop for Mooney service that I use every year, and I assume they would do a pre-buy.  There is also an MSC in Bellingham, but I have no experience with them.

An F is an old plane, and corrosion is a real issue, especially in the PNW.  You want to peek into all inspection panels on the wings, and remove some interior panels to check the steel frame tubes.  

If you want just any A&P, what about Richard Newman at Paine?  He has a good rep.  

There was a list at one time of people who skimped on pre-buys and some shocking outcomes.  Find that thread on MooneySpace.  

Depending on your background, you probably also need to find a Mooney savvy instructor.  Start looking now.  I do not know any out here.  FATPNW may have some leads.

-dan

[bigmo]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll hot them up today.

For transition, I am already linked up with Marvin Toepfer. Stellar rep, 1000's of hours in M20's and he'll do the flight back with me across the country. Feeling that's a super safe/smart investment (and seems like a stellar guy).

 

[Bolter]

9 hours ago, bigmo said:

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll hot them up today.

For transition, I am already linked up with Marvin Toepfer. Stellar rep, 1000's of hours in M20's and he'll do the flight back with me across the country. Feeling that's a super safe/smart investment (and seems like a stellar guy).

 

Though the cross country flight may meet the insurance hours. The long flights without many approaches or landings are not a good substitute for real training.  I had the same experience when I used my ferry flight to bring my first Mooney home.  

[bigmo]

On 8/29/2024 at 9:36 PM, Bolter said:

Though the cross country flight may meet the insurance hours. The long flights without many approaches or landings are not a good substitute for real training.  I had the same experience when I used my ferry flight to bring my first Mooney home.  

Understand completely. I'm a professional pilot by trade - so this is truly an insurance requirement.