1963 M20D/C Nose Gear Truss Dents

[BrettC113]

7 hours ago, MooneyMitch said:

I must say,  Brett got a gorgeous Mooney 

That’s me in the photo prior to me letting go of the M20D/C to a new owner  before Brett purchased . 
 

Have a great time with your beauty Brett!

 

 

Beautiful she is Mitch, I’ll say it still looks as good as it did in those pictures, I keep it impeccably clean. It’s been a wonderful first plane and I’ve put roughly 35 hours on it since I got it in October, and it has given many people their first “general aviation/small plane” experience. I’m working on my IFR rating now so it’s gotten to take a break but I still fly it at least once a week. 

[Aerodon]

On 11/26/2024 at 10:50 AM, PT20J said:

I was talking to Don Maxwell a week or so ago and mentioned the nose gear repair and he told me they bought a heat treatment oven and can repair a nose gear for $1200.

Good to know.  I have a Lasar replacement and once I install it I will have a repairable truss.  Someone tweaked it and both tabs have a bit of damage. Should be an easy repair, but I want someone who knows what they are doing....  For the next guys sake.

And for the next guy needing a repair - much better to have a repaired part in hand for this replacement before you start....

Aerodon