Had to put my plane up for sale

[LFOD]

I have received several emails and PMs about my plane going onto the market.  I have had to sell due to a dispute with acertain department within the Washington bureaucracy. If it doesn't sell, there are other options, but it looks like I will be heading overseas again this summer. I will relook plane ownership when I return....  Im not going to post the ad, because I dont want to advertise on the board, but it is easy enough to find.  In my clearly non objective opinion who ever buys it will get one hell of a Mooney. 

 

Matt

[Cruiser]

Sorry to hear you are selling Matt. I hope it all works out for you.

 

I notice you have an OAT on your EDM800. Can you tell me where the probe is mounted? I have an EDM700 and want to add the OAT but I can't decide on a good location for the probe that is out of the way and in a clear airstream.

 

thanks,

 

TomK

[LFOD]

It is sticking out of the cowling on the co-pilots side. Not the most ideal place as it interferes with my plane cover. 

[HopePilot]

Nice plane ('84 was a great year).  Unfortunately my budget is too low to help you out.

[Parker_Woodruff]

I flew Matt's plane to Washington (absolutely beautiful flight) after it got the annual inspection done at Don Maxwell's Mooney shop in Longview.

It's a great, well-equipped plane and whoever gets it is getting a great deal!

[Magnum]

Quote: Cruiser

Sorry to hear you are selling Matt. I hope it all works out for you.

 

I notice you have an OAT on your EDM800. Can you tell me where the probe is mounted? I have an EDM700 and want to add the OAT but I can't decide on a good location for the probe that is out of the way and in a clear airstream.

 

thanks,

 

TomK

[Cruiser]

thanks Magnus, I will check this location. Any pictures? did you have any installation problems?

TomK

[rob]

I highly recommend, based on other's recommendations, that you not put the OAT probe there. The factory puts them out on the wing - which is where I put mine (on the left side), and it is very accurate. When I was installing mine I was told that in the air inlets on the fuselage would be subject to prop wash and inaccuracies.

[KSMooniac]

I concur with Rob and think that mounting an OAT probe on the fuselage is a bad idea since it will be subject to engine heat, sunshine, etc.  I have a Davtron OAT gauge (multifunction instrument) and placed the probe in a left wing inspection panel, which is a mirror image of the factory location of the right wing.  It is not that difficult to run the probe wires to the panel.

[MooneyMitch]

Quote: KSMooniac

I concur with Rob and think that mounting an OAT probe on the fuselage is a bad idea since it will be subject to engine heat, sunshine, etc.  I have a Davtron OAT gauge (multifunction instrument) and placed the probe in a left wing inspection panel, which is a mirror image of the factory location of the right wing.  It is not that difficult to run the probe wires to the panel.

[LFOD]

In my last aircraft, it was also on the wing.  Having said that, I cant be sure that the thing sticking out of the cowling is in fact the OAT probe.

[MooneyMitch]

Matt.   I know the feeling of liquidating a Mooney.  It is a sad day indeed.  Hopefully you will see your way to another airplane [hopefully a Mooney] in the future.

If you are able, and have the chance, please let us all know what that "thing" is sticking out of your cowling!  We are curious too.....

[Mooney_Allegro]

Matt, I'm sorry you have to sell your plane, but I'm sure you'll get a better one in the future, although yours looks REALLY nice.

TomK, I had my mechanics install the JPI Temp. probe under the right wing next to the Mooney temp probe and the G600 temp. probe, so now I have 3 probes under there next to each other.  There should be pics of them in my picture area.  The G600 & JPI probes read the same temp while sitting on the ramp, but when at altitude, the JPI reads 3-4'higher for some reason.  I believe the G600 temp. probe to be more accurate. 

[231Pilot]

Sorry you had to see her, the M20J is a fantastic bird.  I suspect you will purchase another after your overseasa posting.  I've flown Cessna, Piper, Beach, and Mooney and I cannot imagine owning an aircraft that wasn't built in Kerrville.  I love my 201, but would one day like to move up to a 252 or Encore.  It would require more money (there is never enough), but upgrading to make the plane "mine" is a great deal of the fun.  So, for now, I am trying to decide if I should invest in speedbrakes, new paint and interior for my 201, or start over with a 252.  I hope you are starting over again soon.

[LFOD]

Thanks Lew.  I just received a deposit on my aircraft and I received a little more then what I paid for it six months ago. Im already shopping for new planes, but it will be at least a year until I purchase again.  Who knows how much an Encore will cost then? 

[231Pilot]

Saw theplane listed withAll American.  Looks like a lot of airplane for the money.  Beautiful aircraft equipped as well as any 201 I've seen.  (Wish I had the speedbrakes on mine...and new paint).  Someone will be getting a great deal!