Parting 1981 M20J

[KSMooniac]

My salvage J was delivered to my hangar on Sunday. Near-term plans are to sell most avionics and instruments since those are relatively easy and I only want the engine monitor. I plan to modify my Mooney dolly a bit to securely fasten to the steel cage since I now know where those points are, and then move it to my garage for further dismantling...hopefully by Thanksgiving. Then I'll gut the wing of everything potentially useful and dispose of the carcass, which might go to the scrap yard, or someone/some shop if a good spar is useful, or I might cut it up into a nice desk for the hangar. My plane is currently in another hangar so I'm motivated to get the big pieces out and my plane back in there.

For those that might be interested, I plan for now to keep switches, circuit breakers, actuators, pumps, etc. for spares. I plan to scavenge the center console and engine controls (will need to be repaired) to replace my throttle quadrant and console. I also will (eventually) retrofit the overhead ventilation system to delete my pop-up cooling scoop that doesn't work very well. I'll also rebuild the seats from the salvage plane (especially the individual rear buckets) and upgrade my plane, then sell my seats that are still in great shape. I'm keeping all of the firewall-forward stuff as well to start assembling a replacement engine.

So, for the scroungers... I'll sell just about everything else! Available now are an entire empennage (not ready to split it up yet), KFC-200 autopilot system, normal instruments, WX-10 stormscope system, seat belts, interior panels and carpet (pretty nice, but I need to clean them first). Today I dropped a KMA-24, KX-165, and KT-76A off at my avionics shop for bench-checking and IRAN. There is a nice GNS-430W that I already have some interest in, but it isn't sold quite yet. I plan to send the KI-256 and KI-525 gyros to Bob Bramble for bench checking and IRAN too pretty soon.

This will be my attempt to itemize various parts that might be of interest to folks. If you are interested in something not on the list and specifically mentioned by me above, feel free to inquire! Unless otherwise specified, all electrical bits should be assumed to be 14V versions. Trays, connectors, antennae will be included as appropriate.

Avionics:
KMA-24 Audio Panel 8130 TAG SOLD
KX-165 Nav/Com 8130 TAG  SOLD

KT-76A Transponder DAMAGED, make offer for parts
GNS-430W SOLD
WX-10 Stormscope  SOLD
PM1000 4-place intercom  SOLD
KI-202 King rectilinear CDI, no Glideslope SOLD

KFC-200 Autopilot system, to include Pitch/Roll/Trim Servos, Controller, Computer, etc.

(currently getting checked out at avionics shop)

Contact me if interested in the entire system to transplant to a J/K, or for individual spares

Roll Servo, Trim Switch SOLD, KC-295 Computer with 8130, plus all other components!

KI-256 Flight Director SOLD
KG-102A Remote Gyro as removed

KI-525 indicator SOLD

201 Yokes and Shafts SOLD

M20J horizontal engine instrument cluster gauges (L&R Fuel, Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, CHT)
M20J Annunciator Panel SOLD
3" MP SOLD
3" Tach SOLD
2" electric clock SOLD
whiskey compass SOLD
Turn Coordinator
ASI
VSI
Altimeter   SOLD

Complete Empennage Assembly (stabilizers) Make offer for both or part

LH Elevator, very good condition $1000 SOLD

Rudder, very good condition $750

COM, NAV antennas

Interior Panels below the window line. Pretty nice grey leather with maroon carpet
Maroon carpet  BOTH SOLD
black seatbelts with TSO tags intact, including 4 shoulder harnesses

LASAR Wiser Visors SOLD

Rt Main Gear Spindle Assy
Nose Gear Spindle Assy
Nose Gear Truss

Instrument Panel Pieces

NOT AVAILABLE/DAMAGED/ALREADY SOLD:
Main gear doors, except RH inner/lower door
Nose gear doors and some of the nose gear parts
ailerons, flaps, wingtips (rt aileron destroyed, left damaged, flaps OK, but I might use one or both)
201 cowl

[KSMooniac]

I've got some PMs and want to clarify a bit... this is not my beloved '77 J, but another 1981 J that I purchased via salvage auction. It was involved in a landing accident, with only one minor injury fortunately, so there won't be any bad juju passed along with these parts.

[63-C-]

I am interested in control yokes & shafts to upgrade my C model. I might be interested in the front seats also. Please give me some prices.

Thanks,

Brent

[KSMooniac]

Quick update.... I was on a weekend trip and got a LOT of PM's asking about parts. I'll get back to everyone as soon as I can, and upload some pics soon too. Many folks are interested in the same parts, so I will be going by order of PM received to be as fair as I can.

Thanks,

Scott

[KSMooniac]

I think I'm caught up on all PM inquiries so far. I'll try to get to the hangar again Tue or Wed evening to get a round of pictures of the parts that are drawing interest so far.

[KSMooniac]

Pics of the interior panels and carpets are up in my album. I tried to make a separate album for the interior, but can't figure out that part of the forum software. It is needlessly complex IMO.

Overall it is in very good shape with some minor staining on the carpets, but I think it would clean up very, very well with a steam cleaner. There is one light color stain or faded region on the center baggage compartment carpet section of the back panel. The grey leather is in very good condition throughout and it cleaned up nicely. The pilot armrest is the only area showing minor wear. If you like the colors, it would be a great drop-in interior for F/G/J/K models. The panels are constructed of a plastic sandwich board material, and then padded and covered with leather and carpet. The armrest recess areas are riveted in place with some aluminum angle too.

I'm planning to keep the headliner, window trim, and hat rack pieces for now.

[rorythedog]

Hi Scott,

Can you tell me what you have in interior panels and what the condition is? Also the price?

Many thanks,

Larry

[smccray]

Scott-

I'm interested in the clock as well as the Lasar visors. Can you send me a pic at your convenience?

Scott

[KSMooniac]

PM sent to Larry and email pics to Scott M.

I'll try to post more pics of the avionics and instruments this weekend. The KMA-24 and KX-165 are getting clean bills of health from my avionics shop, but the KT-76A is "not economically repairable" so I won't have that available. The 430W powered up and seems to function as expected when I tried it out.

[KSMooniac]

I picked up my freshly-serviced King boxes today from Bevan-Rabell here in Wichita and they're tagged and ready to go! I'm asking $350 for the KMA-24 and $1750 for the KX-165 (14V). Trays included if needed, but I haven't extracted them from the plane yet. I'm asking $7000 for the GNS-430W (with tray, connectors, antenna). Before I sell the -430W I will plug it into my plane and verify that it works as expected for comm, VOR nav, and an LPV approach.

The visors have been sold 3 times already... I'm waiting on #1 guy to send money or let #2 buy them. I wish LASAR would put them back in production because they are really nice, and on par with the more expensive Rosen products IMO.

I've had some inquires for the KFC-200 autopilot. I would love to sell it as a complete system with the wiring harnesses, mounting plates, servos, etc. for retrofit and will try to do that first before parting it out as spares for someone that already has one installed. Ditto for the KCS-55A system. Potential buyers should be fully aware of the installation task before buying either system, though! A couple guys were scared away due to shop estimates, but I still think it would be feasible with everything ready to go into another J.

Please PM me for any specific part or picture requests and I'll get back to you as quickly as I can.

[nels]

Oil cooler ok and for sale?

[KSMooniac]

The oil cooler has a bit of damage, but I'm going to keep it for my spares collection.

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[rahawk]

Do you have the standard 201 2 blad prop spinner, and is it ok? Would be interested...

[KSMooniac]

Sorry, it was destroyed.

[TonyPynes]

What about the panel?

[KSMooniac]

The panel pieces will be available for sale...hopefully by the end of the month after I get more pulled out of the plane.

[pilot urban]

Very intresting site. Had not heard of it before you mentioned it. I have been flying mooneys for over 40 years this has been a well kept secret. By the way have you been paid for the instrument cluster as it is listed. Thanks.

[jbgood11X]

interested in interior items  please call 815 210 2675 thnx john

[Zulee]

I am interested in the electric clock, I have an 81 J and mine just died. Please let me know if still available and cost.

Thanks

[rbridges]

I've got some PMs and want to clarify a bit... this is not my beloved '77 J, but another 1981 J that I purchased via salvage auction. It was involved in a landing accident, with only one minor injury fortunately, so there won't be any bad juju passed along with these parts.

that was going to be my first question.  good to hear.  if you do find it in your heart to part with the "nav light" switch, I'd be interested.  My switch works but the plastic cover is broken.

[johnboyk]

Do you have a retracting tube assembly, P/N 560244-501 from this salvage?  Thanks.

[KSMooniac]

I'm sure I have them, but haven't removed them yet to assess the condition.  PM me if you're interested.  Thanks

[johnmaher]

How do the cowl flaps look?  I need a new pair and also the clock and  Wet Compas.

 

Jack Maher

N3876h@gmail.com

[KSMooniac]

Jack, the cowl flaps were damaged pretty badly.  I still have the clock and compass, though.  I'll send you an email.

[TonyPynes]

I wonder how different the airframe is between a 201 and a 70 M20F