N6893U Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 Hey All, While cleaning the bottom of my '63 C with the step retracted, I noticed what appear to be attachment holes in the bottom of the step. It appears there is a "boot" or some sort of fairing missing from the step. I found a couple of references to a rubber boot, but have no idea of a part number or picture of a step with the suspected part attached. Does anyone know of what I speak and/or have a pic or part number of same? Also, any ideas of where to get a parts catalog for my plane? As Always, Thanks, Jerry Quote
JaredDavis Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 Hi, There are pictures and a part number of the fairing on an old thread. Search for "step fairing." Regards, Jared Quote
carusoam Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 My 65 C step had an aluminum fairing in the shape of the hole in the fuselage. The fairing itself is often damaged by feet missing the step. It was also a collector of dirt and grime. A few screws held it in place. If you can't find it from Mooney, it would not be too difficult to have fabricated. I like Dave's advice below... Best regards, -a- Quote
DaV8or Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 The holes in the bottom of your step are for the fairing. I can't show you a picture, because mine's missing too. Basically, it's a flat, trapaziodal piece of sheet aluminum with two 90 degree tabs and some holes for the screws. When I did my annual at LASAR, I asked them if they had a used one I could buy and they didn't. What they did do was make a paper pattern for me so that I could make my own. It really is a simple part. I haven't gotten around to yet though. 1 Quote
N6893U Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Posted November 16, 2012 The holes in the bottom of your step are for the fairing. I can't show you a picture, because mine's missing too. Basically, it's a flat, trapaziodal piece of sheet aluminum with two 90 degree tabs and some holes for the screws. When I did my annual at LASAR, I asked them if they had a used one I could buy and they didn't. What they did do was make a paper pattern for me so that I could make my own. It really is a simple part. I haven't gotten around to yet though. Thanks for the quick response, Dave is there a chance you could attach a copy of that template? From this and other topic/posts, it appears many do not have this fairing. I would love to have it. Jerry Quote
Sabremech Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 Is this the cover that you're looking for? I can make these if you don't want to do it yourself. Would be happy to make a template or the part if anyone would like one. David vintage Airworks Quote
N6893U Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Posted November 16, 2012 David, Thanks for the offer, I have already been working on this and your pics will be a great help. Thanks, Jerry Quote
DaV8or Posted November 16, 2012 Report Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks for the quick response, Dave is there a chance you could attach a copy of that template? From this and other topic/posts, it appears many do not have this fairing. I would love to have it. Jerry I can when I get out to the hangar again. I left the template there. I haven't been out to the hangar in about a month now because my plane is busted and stuck in Red Bluff. Sounds like I might get it back next week though! Quote
Sabremech Posted November 17, 2012 Report Posted November 17, 2012 Happy to help even if it's just pictures. If you find you need more detail, I can remove it and take better photos. I won't be back at the hangar until the 25th if more photos are wanted. David Quote
rbridges Posted November 17, 2012 Report Posted November 17, 2012 I can when I get out to the hangar again. I left the template there. I haven't been out to the hangar in about a month now because my plane is busted and stuck in Red Bluff. Sounds like I might get it back next week though! what's going on with your plane? Quote
DaV8or Posted November 17, 2012 Report Posted November 17, 2012 what's going on with your plane? Kind of a long story, but the basics seem to be fuel system contamination caused by a fuel hose is the working theory. It was a diagnostic headache and of course not cheap. I really don't know what my "$100" hamburger is going to cost me yet. Sad thing is, because the plane broke and I got distracted trouble shooting, the cafe closed and I never got the hamburger! When all is said and done, I might make a post if people are interested in new and interesting ways your engine can fail you. Quote
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