Favorite Mooney maintenance tools

[larryb]

HI:

 

     I've been wondering, what are the favorite tools for Mooney maintenance work? I'm mostly thinking owner-approved, but I'm interested in A&P assist as well. As an example, I've struggled a bit with my oil filter using generic hand tools, and I find this listed:

 

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/1201674.php

 

    --or--  I could pay twice as much for this one:

 

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/tempestaa474.php?clickkey=23192

 

     It looks like it will help quite a bit on the oil filter. I plan to order one of these. What are the tools that make a tough job easy?

 

Larry

[fantom]

 

The needed, but painful, tool that makes a tough job easier.

[Cabanaboy]

I had a hard time getting oil filter off until i bought a LONG flex head ratchet. Now the oil filet is EASY to remove or tighten. Since its long you have a lot of leverage so she spins right off. Harbour Freight has cheap ones, i got mine at sears.

[David Mazer]

I agree with fantom.  Nothing makes a tough airplane job easier than cash unless it's a checkbook or credit card.

[N201MKTurbo]

I use a harbor freight 1 inch stubby. Got a whole set for $6.00. It will keep you from over tightening. Spin it on by hand till it is home, then tighten until there is a blank spot you can see through the oil door. Write the date and Hobbs on it with a sharpie, and lock wire.

[N601RX]

Here is one of the more useful things I have found for getting to some of the fasteners in tight places.  The ratchet only needs a few degrees to make a ratchet motion and it has no loose motion in it.  It also has an adaptor so you can use any 1/4" socket with it.  Its very high quality and low profile. Occasionally you can find them on ebay cheaper.

 

http://www.techni-tool.com/307SC344?gclid=CJ75rvvsn7UCFQHonAodoCgAIw

[piperpainter]

I never have problem with my oil filter! I mean I do have the remote air filter mod!   SOOO worth the money that the previous owner spent!

[danb35]

I find the oil filter comes off easily with a full-length 1" box end wrench.  I guess a stubby might fit a bit better, but I haven't had trouble with the full-length.  My first oil change, I tried to use a crescent wrench, with no luck.

[KSMooniac]

I love my Snap On screwdrivers, especially my ratcheting ones with the older hard plastic handles with great "actions" and ergo shapes as well as my rechargeable electric driver with adjustable clutch.  It is lightweight and makes short work of inspection and belly panels.

[Hank]

I just picked up a new double-ratcheting screwdriver at Lowe's, on sale at Christmas $20 for a large one, a small one and a box of bits. My last ratcheting screwdriver broke apart putting the belly back on after annual in October. Looking forward to an easier time. No, I do not want to use a power driver--too easy to cross-thread or jam the screws. The last guy did that, and my first two annuals were really tough, inspiring the ratcheting driver. Much easier getting screws in and out now.

[fantom]

I had a hard time getting oil filter off until i bought a LONG flex head ratchet. Now the oil filet is EASY to remove or tighten. Since its long you have a lot of leverage so she spins right off. Harbour Freight has cheap ones, i got mine at sears.

 

Yep....I have one also...worth every cent. Can be ordered through Sears, ~ $50.

[mike28w]

I love my Snap On screwdrivers, especially my ratcheting ones with the older hard plastic handles with great "actions" and ergo shapes as well as my rechargeable electric driver with adjustable clutch.  It is lightweight and makes short work of inspection and belly panels.

 

   Yep !!  These items  make all the difference !!  

[carusoam]

Snap On makes a small pair of pliers with the thinnest grabbing part that can loosen routed out screws... It may, however, scratch the paint. Be careful...

Expensive, but well engineered quality.

My A&P introduced me to the Snap On truck. Heaven on wheels!

Best regards,

-a-

[KSMooniac]

Yeah, it is worse than a heroin truck! Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2

[Alan Fox]

Being an auto tech , I have about 50K worth of snap ons.....Nothing fits your hands better .....Flank drive rules...... The bad side is its like my Sandel.....Once you use it , you cant live without it......I hate Snap on!!!!

[KSMooniac]

I have a set of standard and metric flank drive plus combo wrenches, and they are amazing!