Leaky Governor

[Wildhorsesracing]

My Governor started leaking oil around the spring/cable attachment - I kept finding a drop of oil on the nose wheel tire. We are planning to pull it and inspect it for age related issues - any suggestions about rebuild/replace?

[Lionudakis]

Its extra dough over an overhaul, but the PCU5000 is the latest and greatest, and brand new with warranty.

Mine just started puking oil, I sent it to Florida for an overhaul, got a phone call that it's scrap. PCU5000 on the way. Overhauls usually wind up over a grand, I got new one for 1500 and some change. It's an extra sting over an overhaul, but probably the better long term choice. Santa will be skipping me this year, but UPS will pick up the slack, UPS also dropped off a new cylinder, fresh autopilot servo and Insight G3

[bnicolette]

I can't say what you should do, but I will caution you that my experience with my governor that I just had overhauled turned out to be $1300. The flat rate for overhaul IIRC was somewhere around $450, then there was a service bulletin that needed done, and shazam, there was a big bill. So when you're getting quotes for an overhaul, be forewarned that it will probably be much more than they tell you. If I had to do it over again, I think I would pop for the extra money and get something brand new. My opinion only!! Good Luck

[tony]

I put one of those governors in a few years ago when my overhaul was going to cost more than purchasing a new one. It seems to work well and I have had no issues with it.

[John Pleisse]

Isn't there a small rubber O-ring in that location that is easily serviceable or replaceable? A&P's, hello?

[N201MKTurbo]

If it is working OK, you might consider just having it re-sealed instead of overhauled. The reseal will be about half the price and the shop will call you anyway if they see anything bad.

[Wildhorsesracing]

The PCU 5000 looks like a good idea - a couple of locals expressed that the governors as old as mine were known to start leaking over time.

[jetdriven]

The governor overhaul quote is like a cover charge at a bar. It will get you in the door, but won't pay for any drinks.

Our governor was 1300$. We were going to OH and convert ours to a new model number, but they said they have to do any service letters which means replacing the flyweights and most likely the pilot valve, which could run 2 grand in total. Instead, we did an overhaul/exhchange. Had I known about the PCU5000, I might have considered it.

[romair]

Is the PCU5000 ok for a J model? I looked on their website and J models are not listed.

Stefan

1989 M20J

[Wildhorsesracing]

It works nicely on a C model - did some initial testing today and will try to fly it tomorrow.

[tony]

I'm glad you got it all sorted out. I think you're going to like your new governor.

[Wildhorsesracing]

Lou at http://www.flyingleafaviation.com/ installed the PCU 5000 and I can honestly say it is tremendously better than my previous governor. I have much better control over prop speed and it seems to respond to every twist of the prop control. I would highly recommend the PCU 5000 and Lou's work!