Mister_Bevilaqua Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 Would a left-side E model yoke (thin/straight) with the opening for the clock work on the right side as well? I am considering picking up a second left-side yoke for use on the right side since it's pre-drilled for the PTT. Quote
Hank Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 This is how the PTT is mounted on my right yoke. It works well, and is similar to the left yoke mounting. 1 Quote
Mister_Bevilaqua Posted July 2 Author Report Posted July 2 I know most won't want a left-side yoke for the right seat because the PTT would be on the left horn, and the left hand should be used for panel adjustments and throttle/mixture/prop controls. That said, I don't necessarily care about accommodating a right-seat PIC, it's more or less to allow for a right seat to be able to handle comms if necessary. Upgrading to J/201 yokes entails quite a few pricey and hard-to-come-by parts, and the aftermarket Bonanza yokes with adapters are PMA, but the Mooney isn't in the approval listing at the moment. Quote
Hank Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 Here's how my left yoke PTT is attached, with the PC system installed and operating. Both are factory Mooney yokes when my C was built. The metal plate bolts into the clock housing. On the right yoke, the plate could be attached for use with either hand, so that as on the left yoke, you could keep a hand on the throttle quadrant and talk on the radio at the same time. No STC required, no replacement shafts needed, just a little sheet metal work. Mine are powder coated to match the yokes. 1 Quote
markgrue Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 I added a panel mounted ptt on the right side so that radio works without interfering with flying. 2 Quote
Mister_Bevilaqua Posted July 2 Author Report Posted July 2 1 hour ago, markgrue said: I added a panel mounted ptt on the right side so that radio works without interfering with flying. Great idea! Quote
47U Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 14 hours ago, Mister_Bevilaqua said: Would a left-side E model yoke (thin/straight) with the opening for the clock work on the right side as well? I am considering picking up a second left-side yoke for use on the right side since it's pre-drilled for the PTT. I’ve never had a complaint from a CFI on my right-side PTT switch… lower right side of the panel. 1 Quote
JoeM Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 I have an extra left side yoke with PTT similar to Hank's (except it's for the pilot's side with the clock hole) if you need one. 1 Quote
Mister_Bevilaqua Posted July 2 Author Report Posted July 2 13 minutes ago, JoeM said: I have an extra left side yoke with PTT similar to Hank's (except it's for the pilot's side with the clock hole) if you need one. Consulting with my A&P/IA about this. But if I move forward with that plan, what's the condition, and what do you want for it? Quote
Matthew P Posted July 2 Report Posted July 2 (edited) 19 hours ago, Mister_Bevilaqua said: I know most won't want a left-side yoke for the right seat because the PTT would be on the left horn, and the left hand should be used for panel adjustments and throttle/mixture/prop controls. That said, I don't necessarily care about accommodating a right-seat PIC, it's more or less to allow for a right seat to be able to handle comms if necessary. Upgrading to J/201 yokes entails quite a few pricey and hard-to-come-by parts, and the aftermarket Bonanza yokes with adapters are PMA, but the Mooney isn't in the approval listing at the moment. Not required to be, all that's needed is a 337, I've got one of the Cygnet, in my aircraft.... Edited July 2 by Matthew P 1 Quote
65MooneyPilot Posted July 3 Report Posted July 3 Just wondering how they run the wires in the back into the yoke. Do you have a picture of that? I am assuming they drill a hole or notch it. Thanks Quote
Matthew P Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 On 7/3/2025 at 7:37 AM, 65MooneyPilot said: Just wondering how they run the wires in the back into the yoke. Do you have a picture of that? I am assuming they drill a hole or notch it. Thanks Hollow inside, no issues with wires. 1 Quote
65MooneyPilot Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 On 7/1/2025 at 9:20 PM, Hank said: Here's how my left yoke PTT is attached, with the PC system installed and operating. Both are factory Mooney yokes when my C was built. The metal plate bolts into the clock housing. On the right yoke, the plate could be attached for use with either hand, so that as on the left yoke, you could keep a hand on the throttle quadrant and talk on the radio at the same time. No STC required, no replacement shafts needed, just a little sheet metal work. Mine are powder coated to match the yokes. Sorry I was not specific enough. I have this type of yoke without the modern switches inside or that add on switch. I am assuming the wires go behind the clock and thru the control wheel shaft. Thanks Quote
Hank Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 8 minutes ago, 65MooneyPilot said: Sorry I was not specific enough. I have this type of yoke without the modern switches inside or that add on switch. I am assuming the wires go behind the clock and thru the control wheel shaft. Thanks Yes, the added PTT wires go through the shaft. There are no modern switches--the only things are the PC cutoff button, and the added-in PTT button. The PTT switch is on a separate metal plate screwed to the clock mount, and you can adapt the size and shape of the plate to fit your hand, and use whatever PTT button you prefer. Your local A&P should be able to wire it in to the intercom for you. Quote
65MooneyPilot Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 So the actual wires go thru a hole in the yoke behind the clock? Quote
Hank Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 18 minutes ago, 65MooneyPilot said: So the actual wires go thru a hole in the yoke behind the clock? I'll take pictures in the morning, but I think so. Quote
65MooneyPilot Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 1 minute ago, Hank said: I'll take pictures in the morning, but I think so. Thanks, I would really appreciate a picture. You are awesome Quote
47U Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 On 7/3/2025 at 5:37 AM, 65MooneyPilot said: Just wondering how they run the wires in the back into the yoke. Do you have a picture of that? For pre-autopilot aircraft, previous owner’s avionics shop made a bracket attached at the bottom of the yoke AN3 bolt, and tapped a hole they drilled in the backside of the yoke for a support clamp. A coil cord runs to the ptt switch. 1 Quote
Hank Posted July 5 Report Posted July 5 15 hours ago, 65MooneyPilot said: So the actual wires go thru a hole in the yoke behind the clock? Here's how mine is done. 2 Quote
65MooneyPilot Posted July 6 Report Posted July 6 Ok, thanks. That is what I was looking for. I am thinking to change it a little bit and put two switches on there. One for PTT and the other for the autopilot disconnect. Quote
47U Posted July 6 Report Posted July 6 10 hours ago, 65MooneyPilot said: One for PTT and the other for the autopilot disconnect. Easy peasy… I used a much larger button and stepped the attachment bracket aft to (hopefully) prevent disconnecting when I wanted to xmit, or vice versa. Now I need to get the autopilot installed. A point of caution. Mounting the switch bracket on the front of the yoke using the clock holes is preferred. Mounting on the back side of the yoke like I have, when I updated the instrument panel to a flat panel and put in the Aspen, there was minimal clearance between the switch bracket and buttons on the Aspen when the yoke was full-forward. Can’t be having that now, can we. I ordered the updated yoke shafts from Mooney which are 1.5” longer and that gives me plenty of clearance. Bonus, I retired the yoke shaft inspection AD at the same time. Quote
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