George Thomson Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 Hello, My name is Juan R. I work for Marsh Brothers Aviation in Canada. My company designs and manufactures a couple of STCs for the Bonanza, Baron, and King Air. I would like to know and understand the most "frequent" issues that keep coming up on the Mooney fleet....real source of headaches for you the owner-pilots. I am looking for issues on the flap system, landing gear, cabin doors, seat roller...... problems that can be permanently solved by integrating one of our grease-free bushings/bearings, rollers or even a seal in the case of a dynamic application. Note: we have a re-seal kit for the brake master cylinder on all Mooneys. I can be reached at juanr@marshbrothersaviation.com Quote
LANCECASPER Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 Hello, My name is Juan R. I work for Marsh Brothers Aviation in Canada. My company designs and manufactures a couple of STCs for the Bonanza, Baron, and King Air. I would like to know and understand the most "frequent" issues that keep coming up on the Mooney fleet....real source of headaches for you the owner-pilots. I am looking for issues on the flap system, landing gear, cabin doors, seat roller...... problems that can be permanently solved by integrating one of our grease-free bushings/bearings, rollers or even a seal in the case of a dynamic application. Note: we have a re-seal kit for the brake master cylinder on all Mooneys. I can be reached at juanr@marshbrothersaviation.com Several Mooney models used the Shaw fuel caps and some Mooneys use your product on those. You might use this opportunity to tell them the advantages. 1 Quote
DCarlton Posted September 20 Report Posted September 20 I just installed the Mash washers on my fuel caps. I'm satisfied. Quote
Utah20Gflyer Posted September 21 Report Posted September 21 The Steering horn is a weak area for Mooneys. Quote
bigmo Posted September 21 Report Posted September 21 An alternate source of gear pucks would be a welcome addition for all of us. 1 Quote
Bartman Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 40:1 gears for the Dukes gear actuator "No Back" spring Steering Horn Nose gear truss rebuild (Not sure if LASAR is still doing this) 3 Quote
47U Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 7 minutes ago, Bartman said: Nose gear truss rebuild (Not sure if LASAR is still doing this) LASAR is still rebuilding the nose gear truss, although they are (apparently?) in (extended?) consultation with their FSDO. They told me over a month ago they needed a signature from the FAA and then they’ll ship me the part. Quote
Justin Schmidt Posted September 22 Report Posted September 22 The induction boot, while not really a trouble part, most are original and past due for replacement. Very difficult to get. 2 Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 On 9/21/2024 at 3:13 PM, bigmo said: An alternate source of gear pucks would be a welcome addition for all of us. Thank you for your post. I am looking into this. how many per Main Leg, 4/5? and 3 in the NLG? tHANKS, Juan Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 On 9/21/2024 at 3:13 PM, bigmo said: An alternate source of gear pucks would be a welcome addition for all of us. how many in the Main Leg and NLG? Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 14 hours ago, Justin Schmidt said: The induction boot, while not really a trouble part, most are original and past due for replacement. Very difficult to get. Morning Justin! would you be able to share a PN? so I can take a look UP on the IPC? what is the cost, out of curiosity? juanr@marshbrothersaviation.com Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 On 9/20/2024 at 10:02 PM, Utah20Gflyer said: The Steering horn is a weak area for Mooneys. Thank you. I would like know more about the problems associated with the Steering horn. are you able to give some details please. Juanr@marshbrothersaviation.com Quote
LANCECASPER Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 11 minutes ago, George Thomson said: how many in the Main Leg and NLG? 4 on each of the mains and 3 on the nose. This is the part currently being used: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/lord-m20-mooney.php?clickkey=1633381 Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 2 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said: 4 on each of the mains and 3 on the nose. This is the part currently being used: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/lord-m20-mooney.php?clickkey=1633381 Excellent. I will be looking into this idea more closely and learn how we can adapt our proprietary polymer to this application. Thanks, Juan 1 Quote
natdm Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 On 9/21/2024 at 7:08 PM, Bartman said: 40:1 gears for the Dukes gear actuator "No Back" spring Steering Horn Nose gear truss rebuild (Not sure if LASAR is still doing this) Yep. I've had to do 3 and 4 already. I don't know what 2 is, but 1 scares the s*** out of me. I've heard to get a new actuator, in lieu of gears, it's like $10k? Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 On 9/20/2024 at 7:50 PM, DCarlton said: I just installed the Mash washers on my fuel caps. I'm satisfied. This is great! Thank you! 1 Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 1 hour ago, natdm said: Yep. I've had to do 3 and 4 already. I don't know what 2 is, but 1 scares the s*** out of me. I've heard to get a new actuator, in lieu of gears, it's like $10k? Hi Nate, Are you able to give me more information on the "gear actuators"? Thanks. Quote
ArtVandelay Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 Hi Nate, Are you able to give me more information on the "gear actuators"? Thanks.Search this site for “back spring”. It’s a spring for actuators that’s needed to overhaul actuators, and currently they’re not available. 1 Quote
George Thomson Posted September 23 Author Report Posted September 23 23 minutes ago, ArtVandelay said: Search this site for “back spring”. It’s a spring for actuators that’s needed to overhaul actuators, and currently they’re not available. Thank you Tom! I really appreciate your help. Quote
Hank Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 If only anyone knew the alloy and heat treating process for the no-back springs . . . Quote
UteM20F Posted September 23 Report Posted September 23 8 hours ago, George Thomson said: Morning Justin! would you be able to share a PN? so I can take a look UP on the IPC? what is the cost, out of curiosity? juanr@marshbrothersaviation.com We're on the waiting list for the induction boot special manufacturing run by LASAR. IIRC, the cost is $610. We're expecting the new boot about the end of the year. Quote
George Thomson Posted September 24 Author Report Posted September 24 13 hours ago, UteM20F said: We're on the waiting list for the induction boot special manufacturing run by LASAR. IIRC, the cost is $610. We're expecting the new boot about the end of the year. Sounds good Justin! Should a different idea come to you, please feel free to share! Juan Quote
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