Voltage regulator wanted for an '87 M20K 252 w. dual alternators

[MooneyMark]

Our lovely M20K 252 is grounded due to a defective voltage regulator. This plane is equipped with dual altn. so it's a different unit than fitted on the single altn mooners. Maintenance says it can't be reconditioned/overhauled so their browsing their contacts for a new one, but it seems very hard to find. I've you have a good servicable part and are willing to ship to Europe please mail me at m.perlot (at) planet.nl

[N601RX]

I remember this question coming up before.  You should be able to search and find what you are looking for.  If I remember correctly, Don Maxwell may have a contact that can repair these.

[jackn]

They absolutely can be repaired. Your mechanic must be used to working on Bonanzas or Cirrus. You either have (2) ElectroDelta VR802 or (1)Mooney 800270-503(this has two connectors). When one of my VRs went south, I chose to replace both with the single box, giving more room behind the panel. I will check my logbook to get the name of the company that repaired  and yellow tagged my unit.

[MB65E]

Does it sound like something is loose inside? Maxwell fixed ours when it quit working. I was hesitant to open it due to the rivets on the case. We had ordered a new one (-503)from Mooney ($1800) at the time. We ended up waiting 3mo for the mooney one to show up, then Don was able to fix ours so we cancled the mooney order. No one had a used one here in the states, I called about 38 places. I didn't mind, but Don can't issue a 8130 for it... Don't know how that effects you in Europe. Silly VR design if you ask me...

Best,

Matt

[AndyFromCB]

There is always planepower units as well. They might not be approved, but I keep one wired with mooney plug in the airplane just in case;-) Don Maxwell has fixed mine before and it works like a charm.

[MB65E]

Hi Andy, glad it's still working!

-Matt.

[David Mazer]

I just went through this.  For years.  Anyway, the 1987 M20K can't use a different VR that is equal or better like pre-1980 Mooneys.  I finally managed to swap out my VR with a refurbished version with Don Maxwell.  I'd give him a call.

[jackn]

Consolodated Aircraft Suppy repaired my unit. They are located in Ronkonkoma, NY (631)981-7700.

[MooneyMark]

Thanks a bunch for all your replies. Just had a call from my tech, he said he can source a unit for $ 3.200,00  . He'll be giving Consolidated Aircraft Supply a call as wel. I do need a dual release for the part to be fitted to a Dutch registered Mooney. If Don Maxwell can supply the paperwork, that would be great.

[KSMooniac]

Call Don!  He recently announced that his shop has the authority to repair these things so I presume you can go that route for very minimal cost.

[MooneyMark]

Would love to get in touch with Don Maxwell, but I wasn't able to get his e-mail/telephone through the membersdirectory nor the search button. If anyone could send his details to m.perlot(at)planet.nl it would be appreciated.

[KSMooniac]

http://www.donmaxwell.com/

[MooneyMark]

...duh  . Thanks! I've dropped him an e-mail.