David Mazer Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 As the recent tug posting notes, there is a large chance of bending the front landing gear truss from towing if turned more than 15 degrees, I believe. At my last annual my IA noticed that the decal was missing and so we oreder a new on. When we went to install it we noticed that the tow limit pointer, the thing that should hang down over the decal, seems to be missing. I checked out another local Mooney and they didn't have one either. So, the question is, is there a pointer on your Mooney or not? Should there be a pointer? It seems rediculous that there isn't one and Mooneys don't seem rediculous to me. If you have a picture, that would help too. Thanks. David Quote
N601RX Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 Yes my plane has a pointer. I'm not sure when it was put on, it may have been done when the new style truss with turning stops were installed. It's basically a adel clamp with a short arm attached to it. It should be easy to make. I have a picture, but the new site will not let me post the picture. I can e-mail it to you if you pm me with your address 1 Quote
flight2000 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 Where did you get the new sticker from? I don't think I have the pointer on the nose gear either and this is the one thing that gives me nightmares about staying at unfamiliar FBO's overnight. I always ask and remind the line crew about the towing limits if they have to move the aircraft, but that doesn't mean much when they shake their head north and south. I've found my aircraft moved before, even after giving explicit instructions not to move it if I'm not there... Brian Quote
David Mazer Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Posted September 6, 2012 I ordered the decals from: http://www.highergraphics.com/. They were very customer oriented. Quote
Chris Tarves Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 On 9/6/2012 at 7:47 AM, N601RX said: Yes my plane has a pointer. I'm not sure when it was put on, it may have been done when the new style truss with turning stops were installed. It's basically a adel clamp with a short arm attached to it. It should be easy to make. I have a picture, but the new site will not let me post the picture. I can e-mail it to you if you pm me with your address Could you email pic to christarves@gmail.com.  Just spent several AMU's on our nose gear. Much appreciated Chris Tarves Mooney M20e C GXPD Quote
PT20J Posted March 24, 2023 Report Posted March 24, 2023 45 minutes ago, Chris Tarves said: Could you email pic to christarves@gmail.com.  Just spent several AMU's on our nose gear. Much appreciated Chris Tarves Mooney M20e C GXPD That post is ten years old. Mooney SIM20-137 has the information. Quote
pirate Posted March 27, 2023 Report Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/24/2023 at 1:56 PM, Chris Tarves said: Could you email pic to christarves@gmail.com.  Just spent several AMU's on our nose gear. Much appreciated Chris Tarves Mooney M20e C GXPD  PM sent Quote
Jason Fountain Posted October 14 Report Posted October 14 Is there only one tow limit indicator available? Quote
47U Posted October 14 Report Posted October 14 30 minutes ago, Jason Fountain said: Is there only one tow limit indicator available? https://mooney.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SIM20-137.pdf A few months ago I ordered the kit from the factory through LASAR.  I think they might sell the placards separately. Quote
Pinecone Posted October 15 Report Posted October 15 I wonder if it would help if you did limit stripes on the cowling? Quote
Slick Nick Posted October 15 Report Posted October 15 My '91 J has the tow limit indicator from the factory, along with the steering stops. Quote
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