MAPA LOGAPRIL/MAY 2014 Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association

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MAPA LOG
Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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APRIL/MAY 2014
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C O N T E N TS
APRIL/MAY 2014
Columns
6
Editorial
by Trey Hughes
Homecoming 2014
12 Insurance
by John Allen
Safety On The Ramp
16 Medical Matters
Asleep Behind The Yoke
By Dr. Bob Achtel
• Volume 37 • Issue 4
Departments
Features
13 Calendar of Events
4 Dugosh Aircraft Customers- Dugosh under new owner- ship
14 New MAPA Members
29 Safety Foundation Schedule
35 Fantastic Vacations
36 Classified Ads
44 MAPA Merchandise
46 Advertisers Index
22 Homecoming 2014
Beauty Contest
25 Photos from the
MAPA Homecom
ing
18 Ask Jerry
by Jerry Manthey
Jerry Answers Members
Maintenance Questions
30 Mooney Employee for the Month of Feb. and March
Phylis Hollis and Lester
Coffey
31 FAA Aviation Safety
Special Airworthiness In
formation Bulletin
32 Viral Hepatitis and
The FAA
by Larry Marshall, MD, AME
39 Shop Talk
Kerry McIntyre
Vacuum Pump Seals
@MAPA_Guy
MAPA Members
Garment Bag
page 44
On the Cover:
75 plus
Mooney’s visited Kerrville for
the MAPA
Homecoming
MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014
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MAPA
LOG
Staff Trey Hughes
trey_hughes@sbcglobal.net
Lela Hughes
lela.hughes@sbcglobal.net
Jerry Manthey
Volunteers
Joe Schmerber
Ethel Manthey
The MAPA LOG (ISSN 199-5243) is the official publication of the Mooney Aircraft
Pilots Association. Published monthly except October, by the Mooney Aircraft Pilots
Association, 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste 100, Kerrville, TX 78028 Contact MAPA by
phone (830) 315-8008, Fax (830) 315-8011 or internet; http;//www.mooneypilots.com.
The MAPA LOG is sent to each member of the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association as
one of the regular membership services. Membership in the U.S., its territories and
possessions is $49.50 and $59.50 for international addressess, or electronic magazine
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Contributing Editors
Dr. Bob Achtel
John Allen
Ted Corsones
Trey Hughes
Jerry Manthey
Dr. Larry Marshal
Kerry McIntyre
Design Lela Hughes
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MAPA Purpose
“To promote education and pilot professionalism in flying,
operating and maintaining Mooney aircraft; to establish
and develop an interchange of educational information and
experience; to encourage professional growth, recurrent training
and upgrading; to cultivate and promote friendship and sociability
among members; and to do these activities on an international
basis.”
Membership If you have a problem or question about your membership, please call 830-315-8008
Back Issues Back issues are available in a limited quantity.To order, send $5* (domestic only) per issue to:
MAPA
1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste. 100
Kerrville, Texas 78028
*International orders will include an additional charge for postage and handling.
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F R OM T H E EXECUTI V E DI RECTO R
Editorial
by Trey Hughes, MAPA Staff
HOMECOMING 2014
What will bring 180 people and over
75 Mooneys to Kerrville? A MAPA
Homecoming and the re-start of
production at Mooney International
Corporation will. That is what happened
on April 10th when MAPA hosted
the 39th edition of the Homecoming
Convention. The celebration themes
were Welcome Back Mooney, Happy
Birthday Al Mooney and the relocation
of MAPA’s headquarters to Kerrville,
Texas.
Although Thursday the 10th was the
official arrival day, several MAPA
members couldn’t wait to start the party
so we had guests dropping by as early
as Tuesday the 8th. When Thursday got
here so did the wind (almost 90-degree
crosswind at 20-30 Kts.) but MAPA
members handled it without incident
(“No story here just move on”) and by
the end of the day we had 48 Mooneys
parked in the official MAPA Parking
Area – the closed runway 3/21 – and
another 20-plus in various hangars
around the airport. The MAPA parking
staff (Ken Abrams our favorite clown,
Chuck Woods and Ron Klaus) helped
get everyone safely tied down and Jerry
Manthey and Hubert Compton shuttled
them from the parking area to the MAPA
office registration area. Once checked
in, early arrivals had the rest of the day
to checkout Kerrville before returning
to the MAPA hangar that night for the
Premier of “Boots On the Ground, the
Men and Women Who Made Mooney”
presented by Jolie Lucas, Mitch Latting
and the Mooney Ambassadors. And
what an event that turned out to be.
When Jolie and Mitch decided to
premier the movie during Homecoming
2014 they thought that it would be
wonderful to share the experience with
not just convention attendees, but also
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to include current and former Mooney
employees (after all the film is about
them) but also the residents of the city
of Kerrville for whom Mooney has been
so important over the years. With over
22,000 residents invited – the Kerrville
newspaper spread the word – no one
was sure just how many people would
show up Thursday evening. With a
section of ramp in front of our hangar
blocked off from aviation traffic for
vehicle parking purposes we were ready
for almost anything. In the end, while
I’m not sure how many showed up,
there were close to 300 cars parked on
the ramp before the evening was over.
Friday morning started the official
Homecoming activities with the usual
welcome from the MAPA staff with
updates on the scheduled events for
the rest of the weekend. While I’m sure
that most attendees were happy to hear
from me, I suspect that a fair number
were actually more interested in the
comments from our special Opening
Session guest, the CEO of Mooney
International Dr. Jerry Chen. And he
did not disappoint.
Mooney is in a hectic period of
adjustment
and
growth.
The
adjustment is the complete update
of the manufacturing equipment to
modern standards.
Almost daily I
see tractor trailers loaded with huge
manufacturing machines (old) moving
out and other tractor trailers with
modern technology manufacturing
equipment (new) moving in.
This
transition is what will take Mooney
into the future from a manufacturing
standpoint. The growth comes from the
hiring of new employees to work these
new machines. At convention time,
the staff at MIC (Mooney International
Corporation) stands at close to 80 with
a mix of old experience and new ideas
found in most departments. The young,
new ideas will also serve Mooney well
in the future. In addition, the basic
facilities, the buildings, are going
through renovation too with both the
city and county taking part in this stage
of Mooney’s re-construction.
Another surprise for the audience
was Mooney’s announcement of
the formation of a new non-profit
corporation which will develop and
run a Mooney History Museum located
in Kerrville. The initial funding for
this museum effort will come from an
industry-first online charity auction
for the purchase of the first new
production Mooney, an Acclaim Type S.
This aircraft will have all the bells and
whistle including;
Garmin G1000 Dual
Screen Suite of Avionics
Dual Nav / Com Radios
+ WAAS GPS Navigation
GFC 700 Fully Integrated Digital
Autopilot
Vertical Nav Enroute and Approach
Synthetic Vision
Garmin Terrain Warning
Artex ME406 ELT
XM Weather & Radio
MFD – Garmin Safe Taxi
MFD – Garmin Approach Charts
+ 1 year subscription
L3 Stormscope
4 Position Bose A20 Series Headsets –
Bluetooth Compatible
Gold Standard TSIO 550G Engine
Gold Standard 5 year Engine Warranty
Electric Speed Brakes
Leather Seating
4 Position AmSafe Airbag Seat Belts
Custom Designed Metallic Paint
Spinner to Tail Airframe Warranty – 6
years
As we are putting this issue of the
LOG together the current bid is only
$160,000.00 for an aircraft that is
valued over $800K. Hurry and get your
bids in before the auction deadline of
July 11, 2014. Follow the link (http://
www.mooney.com/first-to-fly-auction/)
to bid. The winner will also have the
option to be one of four members of the
museum board of directors.
After the Opening Session, attendees
were entertained by a series of
outstanding speakers led off by MAPA
member Tom Harnett who hosted a
lively discussion on Taxes and your
Mooney. Tom was followed by Dave
Morris who related how the non-profit
“Pilots N’ Paws provides transportation
around the country relocating pet
adoptions using GA airplanes. Dave
along with fellow pilot and MAPA
member John Baker use their Mooneys
to save homeless pets from possible
euthanasia. In fact, John flew a rescue
on his way home from the convention.
Jimmy Garrison gave his annual report
on aircraft values to attendees to close
out the morning of seminars. Jimmy
answered questions about selling and
buying used Mooneys and how to get
your Mooney ready for sale. Jimmy
is always a popular speaker at MAPA
conventions and continues to write
exclusively for the LOG on the used
Mooney market.
Of course we didn’t leave the ladies out of
things this morning. Jan Maxwell (Don
Maxwell Aviation and accomplished
Mooney pilot) and Jolie Lucas (Mooney
Ambassadors founder, Mooney owner
and also accomplished pilot) presented
a two-part – morning and afternoon –
“Pinch Hitter Ground School” on Flight
& Communications for non-pilots.
Their forum was aided by a custommade, faithfully authentic instrument
panel training aid made specifically
for MAPA by the Engineering Test
department (the Mooney Skunkworks)
at MIC.
We also treated the ladies to their own
luncheon at one of Kerrville’s boutique
restaurants “Rails” where they were also
entertained with an “in-house” fashion
show featuring our own MAPA ladies as
the models.
After lunch, the seminars continued
with
Don
Maxwell
discussing
maintenance issues within the Mooney
fleet.
Don again showed photos
of some of the extremely strange
maintenance and repair procedures he
has found in aircraft he has inspected.
Very entertaining and scary! We were
also glad to have Paul Loewen and Mark
Roush available to offer their expert
input to this always valuable subject.
Following Don was our resident medical
expert Dr. Bob Achtel who once again
gave an excellent presentation entitled
“Into Thin Air” the perils of flying above
9000 feet AGL. Dr. Bob talked about
hypoxia as well as carbon monoxide
poisoning as they pertain to pilots in
flight. In addition, he covered the latest
and greatest oxygen monitoring and
delivery systems available to pilots.
Teresa Venegas from Art Craft Paint
talked about painting your Mooney and
some of the things to look for when
thinking about painting your aircraft.
She showed some photos of some of the
work done by her shop too.
Our other “resident” medical contributor
to the MAPA LOG, Dr. Larry Marshall
gave a presentation on MedXpress, the
FAA Pilot Medical process. Larry also
talked about the future of flying as PIC
on your driver’s license.
The Friday seminars ended with Craig
Steffen again presenting information
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Craig also offered himself up as an
auction item for later in the evening
during the ice cream social.
Speaking of the Ice Cream Social, that
was how Friday evening ended. After
having time to sample the Kerrville
cuisine, members returned to the MAPA
hangar for dessert – our now “World
Famous” Ice Cream Social. Lela had
managed to round up several gallons of
good old Texas Blue Bell Ice Cream along
with all the usual (and some unusual)
toppings, and with volunteers from
the Kerrville Convention and Visitors
Bureau serving the evening ended on a
sugar note. Along with the ice cream,
we also had two cakes made to celebrate
two of the major themes for this year’s
Homecoming – Al Mooney’s birthday
(April 12, 1906) and the re-opening of
production at Mooney.
As those who have been to past MAPA
conventions will know, we always try
to have some form of entertainment
during the Ice Cream Social. After all,
it’s not just about the ice cream but also
about the “social”. In years past we have
had such entertaining events as a paper
Mooney building and flying contest
and bingo, but this year we decided to
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try something really different. We had
a live auction.
During the weeks leading up to
Homecoming, Lela and I solicited
donations from various entities for use
in our first ever MAPA Auction. Several
businesses and individuals stepped up
and offered a variety of both useful and
interesting things that we offered for
bid once the ice cream was consumed.
However, we couldn’t find a REAL
auctioneer or even anyone with auction
experience to lead things so it fell on
your humble leader (me) and my trusty
“lovely” assistant Don (Dmax) Maxwell
to handle things. With no experience
whatsoever, well you can imagine that
things quickly got out of hand and
several individuals (mostly the wives)
had to intervene from time to time.
We did have some legitimate items of
value like a set of gear pre-load tools for
a Mooney donated by David Staffeldt.
We also had a lovely gift basket of ladies
cosmetics and other beauty aids – not
that our ladies need such stuff – as well
as a great set of grilling tools resembling
golf equipment complete with golf bag
holder. We had a couple of airplaneshaped weather stations; wine/bar set
and even a human. MAPA member
Craig Steffen offered one hour of his
services to anyone wanting lessons in
the use of the Foreflight software or a
cockpit lesson on aircraft installed GPS
equipment.
All of the auction items had been
laid-out on a table for review during
the serving of ice cream and cake and
everyone was excited to see who the
lucky bidders would be and how much
money was offered for each item.
However, one item failed to make it to
the table and showed up as the auction
was concluding. And what a surprise
this item turned out to be.
Most folks who participate in the
MAPA Chat List (our own private email
discussion group) know Dmax and the
story of Don and his Speedo, or at least
the rumor of Don and his Speedo. It has
become a long-standing joke that few
will remember how it got started but
many will now not forget. It seems that
someone (Jan) decided to bring life to
the rumor and placed an appropriatelysized men’s Speedo inside a shadow
box and presented it to the group on
Friday night for auction. The rumor
became reality as everyone strained to
get a glimpse of said swimwear before it
possibly disappeared from view forever
(see pictures elsewhere in the LOG).
Well I can tell you that many people
placed an abnormally high value on
this special auction item and the bid
quickly rose to a very lofty price. When
the bidding was over, Trey Dibrell had
the dubious honor of possessing Don’s
Speedo for the incredible price of $450,
and in a last gesture of kindness quickly
presented the shadow box with the
contained mass of cloth to new Mooney
COO Tom Bowen for inclusion in the
forthcoming Mooney History Museum.
Don’s Speedo now has a fitting (?) place
for all of history.
Saturday morning we continued our
seminar schedule with something
different. The MAPASF presented a onehour ground school leading to a 61.56
Flight Review for those attendees signed
up in advance. After this early morning
session, individuals split up with their
assigned Safety Foundation instructors
to complete the flight portion of the
endorsement. This is something that
we haven’t had available in many years
and hope that it continues at future
conventions. We also had a presentation
by the Mooney Caravan to Oshkosh on
formation flying and the formation
clinics that they conduct at various
locations around the country. These
clinics are instrumental in preparing
pilots to participate in the Mooney
mass-arrival to OSH for AirVenture
each year and are also an excellent
and fun way to become a better and
more precise pilot. To round out the
morning session, Nicholas Dopfel from
Continental Motors gave a presentation
on Continental Engine Care. Nicolas
would also have a special auction gift
for later in the convention.
At midday on Saturday, we all adjourned
to the MAPA Aircraft Parking area (the
closed runway 3/21) for the judging for
the Aircraft Beauty Contest, another
MAPA tradition. During this time, we
also had the opportunity to tour the
newly re-opened Mooney International
Corporation factory. This was a special
convention event offered by Mooney to
our attendees as they have not started
public factory tours yet. Attendees were
guided through the factory in groups
of 20 by specially selected employee/
tour guides so that we could see all the
progress that Dr. Chen has been making
in bring Mooney back into production.
It was very enlightening for everyone
and most came away with a new
confidence in the future of Mooney. As
an additional treat, lunch was provided
on the runway by Bill’s Barbecue, a local
restaurateur who brought his smoker
right to the crowd to serve good old Texas
barbecue brisket. After all everyone
knows that barbecue means cow. After
consuming quantities of authentic
Texas red meat and walking among the
beautiful Mooneys on display, attendees
were given the afternoon free so that
they could sample some of the sights
and other activities that Kerrville has to
offer before returning to the hangar for
the MAPA Farewell Banquet later that
night.
At 6:30 Saturday evening, we again
opened the hangar doors to the last
event on the MAPA schedule, our
closing banquet. This year we had two
“special guests” on hand throughout all
the activates in the hangar. On display
was the beautiful M18 Mooney Mite
owned and flown by MAPA member
Mark Lenker from Dallas. Mark also
owns an equally beautiful M20E that
he also had on display in the regular
aircraft parking area. In addition to
Marks Mite, we also had displayed Dave
Morris’ completely authentic original
M20A “Woodwing” Mooney.
Both
these aircraft were the centerpieces to
activities during the convention and we
thank both Mark and Dave for sharing
their beauties with MAPA members
during this year’s Homecoming.
We also had some special and VERY
special guests in attendance at this
year’s banquet. Of course to us every
MAPA member is special, but we also
had some local dignitaries present this
year. The Mayor of Kerrville Mr. Jack
Pratt was a special guest of MAPA. Also
invited to attend were members of the
Kerrville/Kerr County Joint Airport
Board with Bill Wood and Ed Livermore
representing the other board members.
Finally, former MAPA member and
Mooney owner (currently running for
Kerrville Mayor) T. Scott Gross attended
this year as a special “former member”
guest.
We also had a few special guests that
were recognized by Mooney COO Tom
Bowen. These were the folks that kept
Mooney afloat and operating during
the recent “hibernation” and are
responsible for the quick re-entry into
the market and resumption of new
aircraft production. MAPA would also
like to recognize these individuals for
their help with issues that our members
and the service network faced during
the cessation of aircraft manufacturing.
They are Tina Brown, Frank Crawford,
Stacey Ellis, Phyllis Hollis, Jorge
Medrano, Mike Miles, Bill Eldred, Chad
Nelson, Barry Hodkin, Robert Collier
and Larry Hunter. Most of these folks
became proficient on multi-tasking
and frequently worked outside their
normal job descriptions as the need
arose including manufacturing parts to
fill orders.
As was mentioned earlier, Nicholas
Dopfel from Continental Motors made
a special presentation of an additional
auction item for the group. Continental
Motors offered two certificates for
attendance at a Continental Motors
maintenance training class offered at
the factory at a time of the winner’s
choosing. Each certificate was worth
over $750 dollars and they could be
bid on as a pair or singly. So, we had
a short but lively auction for these
training certificates and who should be
the high bidder on the first, the Mayor
of Kerrville Jack Pratt. Now Jack is not
a pilot nor does he own a Continental
powered aircraft, so it was very strange
that he should be bidding on this item.
However, when the bid was over, he
quickly donated back the certificate to
be re-auctioned off and donated his bid
money to the Mooney History Museum.
Way to go Mr. Mayor!
Our Guest Speaker this year was Jack
Wiegand, holder of the World Record
for Youngest Pilot to fly around the
World Solo (at age 20). Jack did this in
his own M20R Ovation2. Jack spoke
about not just the facts of the flight, but
about the psychological aspects of being
alone over strange lands (Jack had never
flown over water or out of the country
before this journey) and how he coped
with this solitude. He also had some
interesting and challenging weather
stories to relate and again how he dealt
with these events by himself.
As usual, a lot of people were responsible
for the success of this year’s convention.
Having the convention at the airport
and not a host hotel meant that services
usually provided by hotel staff had to be
accomplished by MAPA staff, or rather
MAPA volunteers. Each evening (night)
the hangar had to be reconfigured for
the next day’s events and there was no
way that Lela and I could have done
this alone. It took several membervolunteers to reset the chairs and
tables, stage and screen and clean up
from the previous evening’s activities.
In no particular order we would like
to thank; Jan Maxwell, John Dittmar,
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Chris Marshall, Mitch Latting, Jolie
Lucas, RandiSue Van Winkle and the
entire staff at Kerrville Aviation who did
a wonderful job in getting all the based
airplanes out of the hangar for MAPA’s
use during Homecoming. A special
thanks to Joe Kennedy and Amy Fry of
Kerrville Aviation for never saying “No”
when we needed something.
We also must thank our usual volunteers
who we count on each year. At the
airport helping park arrivals on Thursday
were Ron Klaus, Hubert Compton, Jerry
Manthey, Chuck Woods and our own
special “clown” Ken Abrahams. In the
Registration and Merchandise Sales
were Margaret Garrett, Pat Woods, Joe
Schmerber and Ethel Manthey.
We had several donations this year
for auction and door prize materials.
These donations were provided by;
Continental Motors, Minnis Aviation,
Aircraft Spruce, Weep No More, Lu and
Hubert Compton, Bill Pearson, Cammie
and Danny Schnautz. Of course we
were grateful for the businesses that
stepped up and sponsored a specific
event at this year’s Homecoming. There
were; Falcon Insurance Agency Inc. (Ice
Cream Social); Don Maxwell Aviation
(Airport Day Lunch); Art Craft Paint
(Ladies Luncheon & Style Show); Starr
Companies (Golf Carts) and Phoenix
Aviation Managers, Inc. (Coffee &
Pastries). Finally, we give a special
thank you to our Top Flite Sponsor of
the banquet, Mooney International
Corporation. We thank you all for your
support of this year’s convention and
want all MAPA members to know who
supports their association.
So where do we go next year? We’re
looking seriously at returning to Kerrville
to update the progress made at MIC
and again enjoy the wonderful spring
that the Texas Hill Country can offer.
Watch the pages of the MAPA LOG for
information about Homecoming 2015.
We are planning to continue the April/
May dates and are looking at some open
weekends in May. We may also return
to welcoming exhibitors to our fun and
might also use the Wednesday through
Sunday format as we did several years
ago. We will keep everyone informed
in the mean time let us know what you
think at lela.hughes@sbcglobal.net or
trey_hughes@sbcglobal.net.
Conventions photos start on
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150, King Digitals, RNAV/DME
1994 M20J “201” N468S,
2075TT, 167 SMOH (Western Skyways), Garmin430W,
EDM730, KLN90, WX900
1967 M20F, Executive,
N6420Q, 3125TT, 498SMOH,
3 blade prop, Garmin 530,
STEC30 w/GPSS
1982 M20J, N1160N, “201”,
3725TT, 1560 SMOH (A3B6),
Garmin 430W, GTX330, Garmin
496, EDM830, GAMI
1966 M20E, “Super 21”,
2925TT, 851 SMOH, 3 blade,
Garmin 430, Brittain, EDM700
Speed Brakes
1989 M20J “201”, N5254T,
2310TT, 802 SMOH, Dual
Garmin 430W’s, EDM700, 93
gallons, new leather
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IN S URANCE
SAFETY ON
THE RAMP
by John Allen, Falcon Insurance Agency • Kerrville, TX
Every now and then, we hear a story
about someone walking into an aircraft
propeller. Remember the young fashion
magazine editor who suffered serious
injuries after taking an aerial tour to
view Christmas lights in the North
Texas area? She was exiting the small
single engine aircraft and walked
around the front of the aircraft and into
the propeller. Fortunately, her injuries
were not fatal. But stories such as this
one should serve as a reminder about
the importance of taking every safety
precaution both in the air and on the
ground. As an aircraft owner, we are
accustomed to the routine of entering
and exiting and aircraft but sometimes
it is important to remember that our
passengers can become distracted by
the thrill of being around and flying
in an aircraft. Every passenger in our
aircraft must cross a ramp area that at
times can present several safety hazards.
An invited guest becomes your
responsibility, and while they are
“inside the fence” it is easy for them
to lose focus and possibly become
involved in an accident especially if
they are an aviation neophyte and they
get caught up watching all the cool
things that go on at an airport. The
industry statistics bear this out. A study
of aviation ground accidents spanning
two decades concluded that over a 20
year span (1984-2005) there were 21
fatalities caused by aviation ground
accidents and 10 involved a spinning
propeller. Some of these were persons
who became distracted and walked into
a propeller and some were due to hand
propping accidents.
And the problem is not limited to
persons on the ramp. Vehicles are
also a problem especially when they
are operated by someone who is not
familiar with airport operations and the
hazards that exist. This is another safety
issue that is getting more attention.
In the above mentioned study, 43%
of aviation ground accidents involved
vehicles colliding with aircraft. How
many times have you or your passengers
driven an automobile on the ramp to
load r unload your aircraft? For those of
us familiar with the routine, it is no big
deal but for those persons who are not
accustomed to the activity associated
with the airport ramp, the results can be
disastrous.
So here are some safety reminders to
keep in mind when escorting your
guests to and from the aircraft:
Bottom line is that your guest’s safety
is your responsibility and the best way
to keep them safe is to have a proper
briefing. The briefing needs to take
place before you walk or drive out on
the ramp or enter the hangar. Let your
passengers know what to expect and
where to go (and not go) once outside.
Remember, you will be busy loading
and pre-flighting the aircraft and
they will be curious. Also warn them
about the noise generated by some
aircraft and suggest they use hearing
protection or wait until the noise
abates before walking outside.
Always accompany new guests to and
from the aircraft.
Keep an especially close watch over
children and pets.
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If an automobile is being driven on
to the ramp area, be careful to park
well away from aircraft and airport
equipment. If your passengers are
not familiar with airport operations,
it is probably best that they not drive
inside the gates.
Never let a passenger enter or exit the
aircraft with the propeller turning.
Supervise the fueling of your aircraft.
Make sure the correct fuel is loaded
and the fuel truck takes appropriate
precautions to avoid damaging your
aircraft.
Situational awareness is as important
on the ground as it is in the air. Every
flight starts with a flight plan and the
plan should include some thought as
to the potential hazards faced on the
ground. If you are insured, your policy
should cover these hazards, but the best
insurance is proper risk management to
prevent the loss from happening.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LET’S DO LUNCH
Florida Lunch Group
Future Dates and locations of our lunches are as follows:
We meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of all events. Please contact Dave at daveanruth@aol.com or
352-343-3196 if possible before coming so the restaurant can be given an accurate count. Or by the Thursday night before for
last minute changes if you are not on my e-mail list.
May 10 Winter Haven (GIF)
June 14 Punta Gorda (PGD)
July 12 Williston (X60)
August 09 St. Augustine (SGJ)
Sept. 13 Lakeland (LAL)
Oct 11 Flagler (XFL)
Nov 08 Vero Beach (VBR)
Dec 13 Punta Gorda (PGD)
Discussion Forums for Mooney Enthusiasts
There are a couple of e-mail discussion forums for pilots and others interested in Mooneys. One of these mailing lists tries to stay
focused on Mooneys, while the other covers a wider range of aviation topics, and even strays into non-aviation discussions. All
are welcome and lists are completely free of charge. To learn more or to join these lists, visit the web page http://www.aviating.
com/mooney/lists/html. That page is part of the Mooney Junction web site (http://www.aviating.com/mooney) which has a
number of pages of information related to owning and flying Mooneys.
Mooney Ambassadors--Share the Passion!
*Support our Mooney Airplane Company *Promote General Aviation *Have someplace wonderful to fly.
For more information about the Mooney Ambassadors or to register to attend an event please go to our website: www.
MooneyAmbassadors.com Email: MooneyAmbassadors@Charter.net
May 9-10th-Oceano Airport Celebration Day, Oceano, CA L52, Salute to Veterans. Point Person: Mitch Latting
May 31st, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Indianapolis Regional Airport (MQJ) Indianapolis, IN, Point Person: TBD
July 12th, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Plymouth Airport (PYM) Plymouth, MA, Point Person: Rae Willis and Candi
Oldham
Aug. 16th, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Spokane Felts Field (SFF), Spokane, WA, Point Person: Fred Juhos
Sept. 20th, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Chino Airport (CNO) Chino, CA, Point Person: Jolie Lucas & Dave Marten
Oct. 4th, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Frederick Maryland (KFDK): Point Person: JJ Greenway
Niv. 8th, AOPA Regional/Mooney Ambassador: Malcolm McKinnon Airport (SSI) Brunswick, GA, Point Person: Bill Heybruck &
Jeff Schlueter
Dec. 6th, Oceano Airport Toys for Tots, Ocenao CA (L52) Point Person: Jolie Lucas
New Jersey Mooney Pilots Group
The New Jersey Mooney Pilots Group was founded to bring together owners and pilots of all vintages of Mooneys
in the New Jersey, New York, and nearby region. We schedule frequent fly ins at various destinations, plan events,
and promote general aviation in our community. Our membership is continously growing as more mooniacs join
our ranks. If you fly a Mooney out of New Jersey or nearby states and would like to on our email list to be alerted
of our upcoming flyins, go to our web site at http://NJMooney.com
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M E DICAL M ATTER S
ASLEEP BEHIND
THE YOKE
By Bob Achtel, M.D., Former Major USAF, Member
FAST Sacramento FSDO
FACT: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
has always been an airman’s and air
traffic control specialist’s medical
disqualifying condition. In November of
2013, Fred Tilton,M.D., the Federal Air
Surgeon, released a “New Obstructive
Sleep Apnea Policy”. The new policy
stated that “Airman applicants with a
BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or more
will have to be evaluated by a physician
who is a board certified sleep specialist,
and anyone diagnosed with OSA will
have to be treated before they can be
medically certificated”. Dr. Tilton based
this decision upon accepted data which
confirmed that “OSA is almost universal
in obese individuals who have a BMI
over 40, and a neck circumference of 17
“ or more.”
This decision bypassed the FAA’S
usual rule making process before
implementing
new
criteria
for
qualifying for an airman’s medical in
regard to pilots who were overweight.
There was an immediate outcry from all
of the major pilot organizations. One
argument was that 30% of individuals
with a BMI of less than 30 have OSA. The
FAA was sensitive to these objections.
Implementation of this new policy has
for the present time been deferred. A
suggested new policy has been sent to
AME’S for comment. Evaluation of OSA
can be completed by any physician, not
just a sleep specialist, using standard
criteria. This evaluation may not
require a sleep study, or a home study,
if they are not thought indicated. The
AME can issue a temporary medical.
The applicant must complete the above
medical evaluation for OSA and submit
the results to the FAA within 90 days.
The applicant can continue to fly during
the 90 day time frame.
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WHAT IS BMI? AM I AT RISK?
Your body mass index is an accurate
means of evaluating your weight in
relation to your height. Square your
height in inches. Divide the result by
your weight. Then multiply the result
by 703.(TABLE 1). I am 71 inches tall
and weight 190 pounds. 71X71=5041.
190 divided by 5041=0.0377. Multiply
this by 703= a BMI of 26.5. To achieve a
BMI of 40 I would have to weigh 100 lbs
more or 290 lbs. I doubt that I could fit
into my Mooney.
A normal BMI is up to 24.9. Overweight
24.9 to 29.9. Obese=29.9 to 39.9.
Morbidly obese=over 40. (TABLE 2). The
current proposal under consideration
targets morbidly obese pilots. However,
pilots with a BMI over 30 are next in
line.
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Apnea is defined as a cessation of
breathing. Sleep apnea occurs when
there are pauses in breathing or shallow
or infrequent breathing during sleep.
A pause in breathing can last from 10
seconds to several minutes and can
occur with a frequency of 5 to 30 times
per hour. Eighty four percent of sleep
apnea is of the obstructive type (OSA).
Once asleep, muscles relax causing
some closure of the upper airway. The
surrounding soft tissue collapses further
compromising the airway (FIGURE
1). This happens to a greater extent
in obesity, smokers, males, and older
individuals. Symptoms include snoring,
restless sleep, and somnolence during
the daytime as deep sleep (REM) is
never achieved. As the exchange of air
declines body oxygen falls and carbon
dioxide rises. After about 10 seconds the
brain sends out a wake up call and the
hypoxic (low oxygen) sleeper partially
awakens with a gasp. Breathing resumes
at the cost of never attaining a deep
restful sleep. Alcohol, sleeping pills,
muscle relaxants and pain medication
especially opiates relax the airway even
more and contribute to it’s obstruction.
COMPLICATIONS OF
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Daytime somnolence is to be expected
as a true deep sleep is never attained.
Memory and making decisions become
difficult. Automobile drivers with OSA
are 6 times more likely to be in an
accident. Other complications include
morning headaches and the loss of
brain matter as a result of hypoxia,
hypertension which is especially
more severe at night, irritability,
depression, memory loss, and sexual
dysfunction. There is an increased risk
of cardiovascular disease including
heart attacks, arrhythmias (irregular
heart beats) and strokes. There is also an
increased risk of developing diabetes.
DIAGNOSIS:
An overnight sleep study in a medical
facility can make the diagnosis of OSA.
You are literally wired for sound. Your
breathing rhythm, pattern, and rate
along with your oxygen saturation will
be monitored. A less invasive, and less
costly test can be performed at home
where your oxygen saturation will be
continuously monitored over night.
Your physician will decide what testing
is best for you.
TREATMENT
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:
Begin with the obvious. Avoid alcohol,
sleeping pills, and other sedatives which
will relax your throat muscles and
increase airway obstruction. Sleeping
on your back causes your airway to
collapse. Try to sleep on your side or
stomach. I had a patient who always
slept on her back. I had her sew 2 tennis
balls into the back of her night gown
in between her shoulder blades. Raising
the head of the bed 30 degrees may be
helpful. Oh yes-you have a fat chance
of improving if you do not lose excess
weight.
POSITIVE PRESSURE
The application of positive pressure to
your upper airway by mask will help
keep your upper airway open. Two
types are available. Continuous positive
pressure (CPAP) and automatic positive
airway pressure (APAP). These machines
contain a memory card so that you can
document that you are complying with
their usage when communicating with
your AME.
MECHANICAL AIDS
Dental appliances can be worn in your
oral cavity that will help position your
mandible forward thus helping to open
your airway.
SURGERY
As a last resort, or if the pilot cannot
tolerate a mask at night, surgical
procedures are available to both open
your upper airway and to stiffen the
surrounding tissue like the soft palate.
CENTRAL APNEA--ONDINE’S
CURSE
This type of apnea is due to a problem in
the part of the brain stem that controls
breathing. Central Apnea occurs in 15%
of patients who stop breathing when
they sleep. It can occur from birth or
occur after brain damage. I have one
patient who outgrew her congenital
central apnea at 12 years of age. We
eventually were able to remove her
tracheotomy which she needed when
she slept as she would stop breathing
unless connected to a respirator.
Ondine was a water nymph who had
an unfaithful mortal lover. He swore
to her that “his every waking breath
would be testimony to his love, and
upon witnessing his adultery, she
cursed that if he should fall asleep, he
would forget to breathe. Eventually he
fell asleep from sheer exhaustion and
his breathing stopped.
TABLE 2
BODY MASS INDEX
VALUES ROUNDED OFF
(TAKES INTO ACCOUNT
HEAVY BONES, ETC)
20--25 = NORMAL
25-30=OVERWEIGHT
30-40=OBESE
OVER 40=MORBID
OBESITY=FAA’S
CONCERN
TABLE 1
CALCULATING BODY
MASS INDEX (BMI)
BODY WEIGHT IN
POUNDS/HEIGHT IN
INCHES SQUARED X
703
CAN I FLY WITH OSA?
There are 4,917 certificated pilots
with OSA who are flying with special
issuance medical certificates. They were
treated and then went through testing
to satisfy the FAA that their treatment
was effective. Of these pilots, 7.5% had
BMI’S over 40.
WHY ALL THE FUSS?
In February of 2008, Mesa Airlines flight
#1002 carrying 2 pilots, 1 stewardess,
and 40 passengers on a flight in the
Hawaiian Islands over flew their
destination by 26 miles because the
pilots were asleep at the yoke. They
awakened and landed at their intended
airport safely. The crew had been flying
extended hours. The PIC had a BMI
over 40. There has never been a fatal
accident attributed to sleep apnea.
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MO O NEY M A I NTENANCE
Ask Jerry
By Jerry Manthey
Spring is here and the Mooney pilots
who didn’t fly much, or some not at
all, during the winter are getting ready
to spread their wings! That means it’s
time for some spring tune-up on your
Mooney!
It is time to remove the covers if you
had your Mooney’s covered while in the
hangar. Those that had their Mooney
jacked up enough to keep the weight off
the tires should spin the wheels to check
the wheel bearings. It is not a bad idea
to repack the nose wheel bearings. It is
recommended that you grease them at
least once a year or each 100 hours. The
main wheel bearings are recommended
to be repacked (and greased) every 250
hours. Check the tires for cracks and,
of course, check the air pressure. All
tires will leak a small amount of air
(they breathe). The tires may be worn
and it would be a good time to replace
them. Next, grease all the fittings that
you can get to without pulling any
panels. Bring out your trusty Tri-Flow
and lubricate all the Heims bearings.
Remember NO Tri-Flow on the control
hinge bearings!--They are sealed
bearings. The maintenance manual
recommends a drop of light oil on each
hinge. By the way, your maintenance
manual has a whole section on types of
lubricants and locations of lube points.
There are many that are not shown so
you have to look for them. Tri-Flow is
used where moisture and water can get
to moving parts. Remember, on sealed
bearings DO NOT USE TRI-FLOW!! TriFlow is a very good lubricant, however
as every kind of sealed can lube, it has
some cleaning fluid with it and can
eventually wash the grease out of sealed
bearings.
Next, remove the engine cowl and look
for fuel and oil leaks. Look for birds
nests and, depending on what part of
the country you live in, there might
be other types of critters holed up for
the Winter around your engine. Check
the prop, clean it! If you are one of
the owners that likes to keep the prop
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looking nice and paints it, remember
never use any abrasive material to clean
it.
Always use paint very sparingly.
Put the flaps down and check all flight
controls for freedom of movement.
Check the wheel wells for signs of mice.
I am assuming that you had the battery
disconnected and even had it removed
from your Mooney. Check the fluid
level, clean the connection and if you
didn’t have a battery minder on it, give
it a slow charge.
Check inside the back fuselage for
corrosion and again for critters of all
kinds. There are lube points that you
can get to. By the way, bushings usually
call for light oil.
Next, open the door and check the
hinge--it might need lubricant! The
flight control rods going through
the instrument panel would be a
very good place to shoot some TriFlow. Work thecontrols and wipe off
the excess. Check the seats and seat
belts. Clean the cabin windows. Check
the instrument lights and landing
light. Don’t forget the position lights.
Depending on what equipment you
have installed, run through a good
check-out. The following two covers
must be installed for flight, the cover
over the flight control trim chain and
the baggage inside door latch cover.
The older Mooneys will not have the
inside baggage door latch cover. Both
of these covers have caused accidents
and must be installed before flight.
Make a very good walk around to check
for corrosion, missing screws and other
fasteners.
would be a good idea to do so. One
thing I should mention is to carefully
check for water in the fuel. All fuel has
a small amount of water in it and if the
aircraft sits for long periods of time you
will get some water out of drains.
For the Mooneys that are tied down
on the ramp for the Winter or bad
weather, a good cover is really necessary
for the cabin. Accomplish many of
the aforementioned items as possible.
Maybe you have a friend who will allow
you to pull your Mooney into his hangar
for a few hours. Or, as a last resort, you
could take it to your local F.B.O.
For the Mooneys that fly regularly
in the Winter and in bad weather, I
am sure that most of them have been
performing the items I mentioned on a
regular basis. It will keep you safe and
save you money!
The last item to check is your Log
Books for repeatable A.D.’s that might
come due. There is no leniency from
the F.A.A. for not complying with O.D.
A.D.’s regardless of when they come
due. Maybe your pitot static check is
due or your ELT Battery.
Your Mooney is a very safe aircraft but
it requires a lot of tender loving care,
especially after a long, cold Winter.
After looking over this article, I noticed
I failed to mention to check your
rubber hoses for change dates and or
deterioration during the Winter. The
temperature--hot or cold--can, and will
affect them for wear. For the owners
who didn’t jack the aircraft, it will be
a little bumpy on the first or second
flight.
There are many more items you
will think of to check as you are
accomplishing the items I mentioned.
One of the joys of owning my Mooney
was getting down and dirty taking care
of it! Have fun, but be safe. Never fly
your Mooney if you have a doubt about
something before you take off!!
An extra good run-up before flight
is recommended.
If you have the
capability to clean the spark plugs, it
Have a safe Mooney Maintenance flight!
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N436PSLow time, only 375 TT, No
Damage history, GFC700, Cool Factory “Air” OXY, Platinum Engine,
Always hangared.
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Damage History, Always Hangared,
WX500, Cranksfhaft AD complied
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Flightcharts, WX500, Large OXY!
1991 Mooney Bravo, N9143X, Well
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Cell: 954-812-6162
Email: jeff.owen@flypas.com
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HOMECOMING 2014 AIRCRAFT BEAUTY CONTEST
At Homecoming this year we had our annual Aircraft Beauty Contest where the members get to choose with their votes the most
beautiful Mooneys by model. Saturday morning after the last seminar, convention attendees made their way to the convention
aircraft parking area on the closed runway 3/21 in front of the Mooney International factory. With all the Mooneys lined along
the edge of the runway, guests had the opportunity to casually walk and talk as they surveyed the entrants in this year’s contest.
And there were some very beautiful and colorful Mooneys to be seen.
Each attendee received a ballot on which they could record the registration number of their choice in each model category of
Mooney present. After completing the ballot, they were turned in to the MAPA staff who then counted the votes and recorded
the totals. This year, we had a special category just for the Mooney International employees called appropriately enough “The
Employees Choice Award”. This was a single Mooney out of all in the parking area that was favored by the MIC employees.
While everyone was having fun visiting with the various owners proudly lobbying for their individual “pride and joy”, we were
also serving lunch on the runway courtesy of Don Maxwell Aviation and catered by “Bill’s Barbecue” complete from his smokertrailer parked in the middle of all the activity. In addition, the gate to the Mooney factory was the assembly point for the tours of
the newly re-opened manufacturing facility. Everyone had a great time checking out the various airplanes parked on the runway
and then seeing where they were made and the improvement that is underway to manufacture new Mooneys. Everyone got to
see the first production Mooney that was being completed on the line that would become the auction airplane used to fund the
opening of the Mooney History Museum.
We have assembled the winners of the Aircraft Beauty Contest and congratulate all of them with a special section in the April/
May issue of the LOG. So here are the winners for 2014.
M18 Mite
Mark Lenker (No photo)
Mark Lenker brought two Mooneys to Homecoming this
year and we were pleased to be able to display his Mite in our
exhibit area throughout the show. Unfortunately, the weather
forecast for Sunday included some weather that Mark did not
want to attempt in the Mite so he left early Saturday and was
not able to receive his award at the banquet that night. We
will see that he gets his plaque anyway.
M20A
Dave Morris
M20C
Tom
Auerbach
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M20D
Sanford
Hanggee
M20E
Bob
Belville
M20F/G
Ramsey
Dilibero
M20J
David
Lincoln
Some of the convention photos were furnished
by Thomas Auerbach
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M20K
Chris
Holliday
M20M
John
Peck
M20R
Larry
Marshall
M20TN
Jorge &
Malu
Cornish
Please say congratulations to each
of these winners when you see them
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MOONEY EMPLOYEES
CHOICE AWARD
M20M
Walter
Bell
Airport day in Kerrville, Texas
a lot of Mooneys on the Runway
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GIVE US THREE DAYS AND WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR SAFER FLYING!
There will be activities planned so spouses and friends are welcome.
We look forward to seeing you at one of the PPP’s.
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Mail your checks to:
MAPA Safety Foundation
1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste 100
Kerrville, TX 78028
Contact Information:
Phone 830-315-8008 Fax: 830-315-8011
Comment From the Melbourne PPP:
On my “critque sheet”, I tried to state how much I appreciate all the work you and other officers and directors do to
keep this going. My first PPP (3rd one given, I think) was held at ORL by the folks whose name are in front of the
Program Manual-Don Bymaster, Tom Crittenden, et.al. That makes me an “old timer” for sure. And, I think it’s great
that you are getting younger ownners involved with the SF management-Jerry Johnson’s son, Mark Johnson, the
chap (Bush) that gave the Saturday morning talk, and so forth. Another thing-I really appreciated CarolAnn as my
instructor. All business, very professional and made learning fun. Since my recent flying has been rather limited I
was a bit embarrased at some of my sloppiness-but she was quite gracious in her critique.
So thanks again for making all this happen. This time, as in the past, after it’s over I wish there had been more time
to get to know the other people a bit. There are some very interesting and accomplished people attending these things,
which is fascinating to an old country boy like me. Take care, Dwight Wilcox
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Mooney International Corporation
Subject:
February Employee of the Month
Mooney International Corp. has recognized Phyllis Hollis, as the employee of the
month for February, 2014. Phyllis’ knowledge of processes and systems, and more
importantly her willingness to share that knowledge with anyone that asks, has been
a vital factor in reestablishing the production line. This attitude distinguished her
from several other nominated candidates, and makes her a valuable team player.
Presenting her with the award is Chad Nelson, CMO.
Subject:
March Employee of the Month
Mooney International Corp. has recognized Lester Coffey, as the employee of the
month for March, 2014. Lester’s knowledge and dedication to his job has always
been evident. Additionally, his desire to take on new projects, and train new
employees both at job tasks and in safety, has made him an extremely important
part of the reestablishment of the facility.
Presenting him with the award is Yunwei Xue, Deputy Mayor of Zhengzhou, China.
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FAA
Aviation Safety
SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS
INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUBJ: Landing Gear System
SAIB: CE-14-12
Date: March 14, 2014
This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory.
Introduction
This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) informs owners, operators, and maintenance
technicians of Mooney International Corporation Models M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E,
M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, and M20TN airplanes (under Type Certificate
Data Sheet 2A3) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides information stressing the
importance to comply with the 100-hour/annual inspections and rigging checks of the main and nose landing
gear specified in the applicable Mooney Service and Maintenance Manual.
At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant
airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.
Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is aware of a number of landing gear failures on Mooney M20
Series (specific models referenced in the Introduction section) airplanes related to improper maintenance,
age and operational use related deterioration, and/or failure to perform established inspection and rigging
requirements and procedures in applicable maintenance instructions. Mooney International Corporation
recently released Service Instruction (SI) M20-122 dated December 12, 2013 addressing this issue. The SI
stresses the importance of performing thorough and complete annual (100-hour) inspections of your Mooney
M20( ) Series airplane’s main and nose landing gear for safe condition and proper rigging following the
applicable Service and Maintenance Manual and the 100 Hour Inspection Guide. Performing this maintenance
is critical to protecting the investment in your Mooney airplane and to ensure its safe operation.
Recommendations
The FAA recommends owners and operators of Mooney International Corporation Models M20,
M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, and M20TN
airplanes comply with Mooney International Corporation Service Instruction M20-122 by following the
applicable Mooney 100 Hour Inspection Guide and Service and Maintenance Manual instructions at each
annual (100-hour) inspection.
For Further Information Contact
Andrew McAnaul, Aerospace Engineer, ASW-150, 10100 Reunion Place Suite 650, San Antonio, TX 78216;
phone: (210) 308-3365, fax: (210) 308-3370; e-mail: andrew.mcanaul@faa.gov.
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SODA AND THE
FAA
By Larry Marshall, MD, AME,HIMS SPECIALIST
At the discretion of the Federal Air
Surgeon, a Statement of Demonstrated
Ability (SODA) may be granted for
a static or nonprogressive medical
condition where the airman has been
found capable of performing his or
her duties without endangering public
safety. A SODA does not expire if there
are no adverse changes. A SODA is not
good for a higher class medical than it
was granted for. A SODA is not to be
used for a different category aircraft
than it was granted for. A SODA is
granted under the Special Issuance
section of Part 67 (14 CFR 67.401).
A person who has been granted a SODA
under Part 67 (14 CFR 67.401) based on
a Medical Flight Test (MFT) or practical
test need not take the test again during
later medical examinations unless the
Federal Air Surgeon determines or has
reason to believe that the physical
deficiency has or may have degraded
to a degree to require another special
Medical Flight Test or practical test.
The difference between Special Issuance
and a SODA are that Special Issuance
medical conditions can be periodically
changing and require monitoring such
as, but not limited to, diabetes mellitus,
coronary artery disease, other heart
conditions, kidney stones, neuropathies,
asthma, and cancer. On the other
hand, a SODA is issued for a static
medical condition. Conditions that
require a SODA may include loss of an
eye, color-blindness, use of a prosthesis,
permanent
deformities
secondary
to trauma, and other static physical
defects. On every flight physical, the
AME is required to ask about the pilot’s
SODA and evaluate if there are adverse
changes, if so, he or she needs special
FAA permission to issue a medical. It
is required to report the SODA number
and a comment on the AME side of the
8500 form. The AME is not authorized
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to issue a higher class medical than the
SODA was granted for and also should
ask about the type of airplane the pilot
is flying.
area). The AME and the office staff can
assist with the arrangement. Below is
an example of understanding the codes
on a SODA. [See below for table.]
As an example, a private pilot minus one
arm received a SODA five years ago for
a very basic single engine two passenger
aircraft. Since then, the airman won
(the lottery), went out and bought a
prosthesis for his missing arm and a
new Gulfstream 5 jet so she could fly
to her new beach house in the Cayman
Islands. She got the prerequisite training
and type rating at a flight school,
including the check ride with a designee
examiner. Unfortunately, several things
have now changed. The static defect is
now different because a prosthesis has
been added, and the airman now wants
to fly a very different aircraft than what
she previously demonstrated an ability
to fly. The FAA requires that a Medical
Flight Test (MFT) be administered by
an FAA Operations Safety Inspector,
not a designee. During the MFT, the
inspector will require the airman to
demonstrate the ability to handle the
new complex aircraft in a variety of
realistic situations. If our hypothetical
pilot successfully completes the MFT, a
new SODA will be granted.
There are many examples of static
medical conditions requiring issuance
of a SODA. One of many examples
is monocular vision. This requires a
SODA. It also requires that the good
eye be corrected to 20/20 vision and
be healthy and free of disease. Color
blindness is another common example
of a static condition requiring a SODA.
Likely the pilot sees color, but cannot
pass the color test or chart.
This
requires an appointment at FSDO and
a representative with experience and
testing will help to determine that
the pilot can see and distinguish the
different colors or a light signal, red,
white, and green.
This will either
be done with a handheld radio in
cooperation with the control tower
or in the FSDO Office. Afterwards,
restrictions can be removed regarding
night flight or operations around
control towers or by light signals.
SODA is a way to allow pilots to fly. A
lot of the time there is a limitation to a
Third Class Medical for a private pilot.
The Federal Air Surgeon considers the
freedom of an airman exercising the
privilege of a private pilot certificate
to accept reasonable risk to his or
her person and property that are not
acceptable in the exercise of commercial
or airline transport pilot privileges, and
at the same time consider the need
to protect the safety of persons and
property in other aircraft and on the
ground. A MFT can be requested from
the FAA to the nearest Flight Standards
District Office (closest to the pilot’s
Usually a SODA related to eyes and
sometimes in general are disqualifying
for commercial or ATP operations in
initial employment. It appears that
if one is granted a SODA after being
employed in ATP or commercial
operations that there is a chance that the
operator/employer may grant the pilot
permission to continue to fly provided
public safety is not jeopardized.
As you can see, a SODA allows pilots
with a physical defect to safely fly
without jeopardizing public safety at
many levels of flying in many types of
aircraft. It is a static medical condition
most of the time that requires very little
extra effort on the part of the pilot after
receiving it. It does require ongoing
reporting and the AME is required to
ask and comment about a SODA on
each flight physical. If there are adverse
changes, the AME is required to obtain
further consideration regarding the
pilot’s medical from the FAA.
Aviation
Medical
Examiners
are
reminded to always verify whether or
not an airman has a SODA.
(Table below)
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Understanding the Codes
Ever wonder what those numbers and
letters mean on the SODA certificate
- FAA Form 8500-15? Every number
or letter represents a code for very
important information.
If you are
uncertain about the meaning of a
SODA certificate an airman brings you,
contact the Regional Medical Office or
the AMCD.
In this example (see Table 1), the SODA
was issued on the basis of a medical
flight test, authorized by the FAA
Southwest Region, for the condition of
an amputation, the SODA was issued in
2007, for third class, and the duration is
permanent.
Table 1. Deciphered Meanings of SODA Certificate Numbers
3
1
3
07
3
5
Duration
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Fantastic Vacations
for Mooney Owners
If you make reservations at one of these vacation spots offered by our members, please let us know your opinion so
we can pass the information along to other members. We have not been at any of these vacation locations and are
unable to provide further information. Send e-mail to lela.hughes @sbcglobal.net or fax 210-525-8085.
Myrtle Beach, SC
Oceanfront home, by Mooney owner, 3 BR, solarium, 2 B, oceanfront
gazebo & deck, legacyproperty.net Mention MAPA for discount.
843-448-3097 Karole Jensen.
Put-In-Bay, OH
Put a Little Island in your life. Beautiful Private Single Family
Home Pilots Fly into Put-In-Bay Airport (3W2) Our home is just
across the street from the runway. Located right on Beautiful Lake
Erie/3 bedrooms; 2 baths; completely furnished. No smoking; No
Pets; Seasonal rent only from Memorial Day thru Labor Day Call:
Ron Borchert at 330-659-9664 or 216-701-5252. MAPA Discounts.
Rborchert@roadrunner.com
Myrtle Beach, SC
Kingston Plantation, 2-bedroom villa, 1 king and 2 twin beds with
sleeper sofa, flat screen televisions, pool, kiddy pool, tennis courts &
spa. Visit http://enjoymyrtlebeach.net. Very close to CRE.
Call Tom McIntire, 304-232-8600, mcintire@wvdsl.net
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN (GKT)
Come stay at High Timber Retreat where time goes slow and easy. Only 12
miles south of Pigeon Forge, located in a resort setting over looking the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Miles and miles of scenic beauty.
Then you have the luxury inside of High Timber Retreat: foosball, pool
table, Jacuzzi tub, stainless steel appliances in a fully equipped kitchen,
fireplace, leather furniture….what more would you ever need? Book your
vacation in a premier luxury cabin. Discounts posted on web-site. (MAPA
member Lew Powell) Reserve at 1-800-335-9010 or see online at: http://
www.majesticmountainvacations.com/cabin.asp?property_id=1488
Pinetop, AZ
Spend the summer or the holidays in Pinetop, AZ nestled in the beautiful White
Mountains, within a short 20 minute drive of the Show Low Airport (SOW) Call
929-369-4000 and ask for rentals or check out the website at www.resortaz.com
Boyd Maddox
Northshore Kauai, Hawaii
Martha’s Vineyard
4 Bedroom 3000’ private home overlooking Vineyard Sound. East
Chop residence has fireplaces, balconies, full kitchen, 3 bath, oil heat,
walk to pristine public beaches town of Oak Bluffs. References and
security deposit required. MAPA members only: May, $6000/wk; June
1-15, $7000/wk; June 15-Sept 15, $8,500/wk. 847-234-1627, E-mail:
Wyldwoode@yahoo.com Books up quickly! Barry Carroll
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Oceanfront, 3BR condo, sleeps 6 very comfortably. Fly into
Grand Strand airport (CRE), rent a car at the FBO and you can be
at our condo on the beach in about 10 minutes. It’s the perfect
place for your family’s summer vacation or a golf outing in the
spring or fall. Please visit www.shalimar8c.4t.com for photos,
information and directions. Call me for reservations, mention
that you are a Mooney pilot and receive a 20% discount,
610-767-1699, Howard Slugocki, Also a (1) bedroom condo is
available.
San Diego, CA
Beautiful San Diego Apartment just minutes from airport,
museums, Sea World, & beaches. This cozy & quite 1 bedroom apartment
is nestled in the heart of Balboa Park. A large deck patio with trees
overlooking a delightful canyon, walking distance to golf. dining, and
shopping. Call Jim Abraham 602-570-1362
Sanibel Island, FL
25 minutes from Ft Myers (KFMY) Page Field to a ground floor
2 bdrm 2 bath tropical paradise condo that sleeps 6 people.
Overlooking beautiful garden only steps from heated pool
or one of the best shelling beaches in Florida. Rates and any
questions - Lhc271@comcast.net or call Rick Senseney 765-6210601
Advertise Your Vacation Spot!
Beautiful two bedroom, two bath fully furnished ocean front condo on the
Garden Isle of Kauai. Golf and tennis available. $1,100/wk. Call Charles/
Terry Robbins 941-756-5269 or email: agentcer@aol.com
Little Switzerland, NC
The Switzerland Inn is a beautiful, summer mountain
resort with breathtaking panoramic views. Rooms range
from standard Main Lodge rooms to luxurious Mountain
View suites. Enjoy amenities including on-site dining,
outdoor terrace lounge, pool, two hot tubs, shopping,
fitness center, and tennis courts. Located directly on the
Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334 and only ten minutes
from 7A8. 3000 ft paved mountain strip (no procedures) If
procedures are necessary we recommend KMRN. Shuttle
services available to and from either airport. $10 off per
night weekend nights, $20 off weekdays upon mentioning
MAPA membership when making reservations. For further
information please contact us at1-800-654-4026 or by
visiting our website switzerlandinn.com
FOR RENT-ALASKA
Flying to Alaska? Apartment/Hangar located PAUO (Willow
AK) great fishing, sightseeing, hiking and flying. 4400 ft
hard pack gravel runway with paved run up areas. Near
Denali National Park, easy drive or flight to Anchorage,
Homer, Fairbanks, etc. Daily rent $120, or weekly $700 car
available for reasonable daily rent, apartment is rustic but
clean, warm and dry. Fuel on airport. Randy 907-441-9252
mention you are a MAPA member.
Advertising spaces on this page are available for
$30.00 each. Send email to lela.hughes@sbcglobal.net
or fax 210-525-8085
Vacaton spot information has been provided by MAPA members, therefore MAPA accepts
no responsibility or liability regarding information published.
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CLASSIFIED
Each MAPA member is entitled to two (2) classified ads each year at no charge. Limited to 17 lines per issue. If MAPA members are
advertising items for sale in connection with his commercial enterprise, this does not qualify under members free program. Commercial Classified rate is $5.00 per line including address; $30.00 minimum charge. All classified ads must be received by the 10th of
the month preceding this issue, i.e. June 10, for inclusion in July issue.
The following classified advertisimg is provided by MAPA for the benefit of our members. MAPA makes no warranty as to the correctness
or accuracy of any statememts made herein. All ad copy is provided by the advertiser. Specifications are subject to verification by purchaser
upon inspecton.
Send your ads to lela.hughes@sbcglobal.net or fax to 210-525-8085.
MAPA members when you sell your airplane let us know who the new owner is so we can send a MAPA
membership package to them. Or have the new owner contact us about membership.
The following is a list of the frequently abbreviated words:
TT
-
Total Time
SPOH
Since Prop Overhaul
TTAF
-
Total Time Airframe
SFRM
Since FactoryRemanufactured Engine
TTAF & E-
Total Time Airframe and Engine
Or TTAE-
Total Time Airframe and Engine
SFREM
Since Factory
Remanufactured Engine
SFO-
Since Factory Overhaul
NDH
No Damage History
SMOH -
Since Major Overhaul
P & I
Paint & Interior
“AIRCRAFT WANTED”
Mooneys, All Models!! Run out ok;
needing P&I, radio upgrades ok; fast
discriminate transactions on your ramp,
20 years experience/references.
Jim Cardella
760-803-3093 email:
avloc@yahoo.com
Pippen-York Flying Machine Co.,
Inc.
Avionics, Autopilots, Stormscopes, GPS,
Intercoms, & Xpdr/Alt. Certification
Fredericksburg, TX
Toll Free 1-877-997-8205
LASAR FREE WEB SITE
List Your Mooney for sale free at www.
lasar.com form under “Mooneys for
Sale”
LASAR PARTS, SERVICE & SALES
www.lasar.com
We ship worldwide from our large
inventory of factory new parts, rebuilt
& PMA components & disassembled
airframes. New and used Avionics,
Props & Engines. Speed Mod Kits and
custom Panels. Expert Service & Repairs.
Consignment Aircraft Buy & Sell. CA
707-263-0412 www.service@lasar.com
or www.parts-mods@lasar.com
MOONEY SPECIALISTS
A combined maintenance and new flight
training facility located at the Trenton-
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Robbinsville Airport (N87) in Central
Jersey. Factory trained mechanics with
over 100 years combined experience
in performing speed mods, annuals,
PC repair, major airframe structural
repair, and general airframe upgrades,
instrument panels. Dave Mathiesen at
Air-Mods Flight Center (609) 259-2400.
Website is www.airmodsflightcenter.
com and email airmods1191@aol.com .
FOR RENT-ALASKA
Flying to Alaska? Apartment/hangar
located PAUO (Willow AK) Great fishing,
sightseeing, hiking, and flying. 4400 ft
hard pack gravel runway with paved
run up areas. Near Denali National
Park, easy drive or flight to Anchorage,
Homer, Fairbanks, etc. Daily rent $120
daily or $700 a week. Car available for
reasonable daily rent. Randy Taylor 907441-9252
1982 M20J N133DB
TTSN 3799, SMOH 374 Eng & Prop.
Eng model IO360-A3B6D #L-2297251A Lycoming 200 hp, complete logs,
minor ding in 1980’s. Annual 04-3015, new interior, Garmin 430WAAS,
G430, King slaved 55 HSI Com/Nav1,
430 Com/Nav2, King 165 w/OBS, King
MK A24 w/3 LMB audio panel, King
KR87 ADF, KT76A transponder insight
Graphic Engine Monitor w/4 cylinder
EGT, Stormscope, Flightcom intercom,
electric yoke trim, yoke A/P disconnect,
Yoke Map Light, Pilot/Copilot PTT
Stdby Vac system, Rieff TL 4 Pre-heater,
engine air/oil separator, Baggage area
overhead Light switch, OAT/EGT
gauge, wing tank fuel gauges. $93,500
Nicholas Gravino, 561-776-5922 email:
nicholasgravino@att.net
1977 M20J N201DF
24-0061, very well maintained &
equipped M20J. Aspen 2000, 530
WAAS, GTX 327, GMA3430, KX155,
KR87. Complete interior refurb by
Aero Comfort, excellent paint, gear
refurb by Midwest Mooney. 520 SMOH,
3680TT, 471 SPOH, new glass, Willmar
reseal tanks, extensive Willmar annual
1/14, IFR 11/12. Pics available online.
Logbooks online, Numerous you tube
videos available, Rick Steele TX 832744-5824 or email: mooneymark21@
yahoo.com
1967 M20F
N3288F, 5,855 TT, 1,615 SMOH, 1,134
SPOH, 3-since Eddy current inspection,
Brittain B-5 A/P w/Alt., KX155, KX155 w/
GS, Foster 500 Loran, Garmin GTX320A
Xpdr, Narco ADF-31, Horizon P-1000
Digital Tach, Ives Auto-Vac 2, Insight
Strike Finder, Tanks resealed, new side
windows, manual gear, original paint &
interior in poor condition. Fresh annual
March 2014, NDH, All Logs, Has served
me well since 1983. Update it or fly it
IFR with confidence as-is. $29,000. Bob
Barnett, CT, 860-627-0071 or email:
analog.bob@cox.net
231 Cowling
Upper and Lower as removed for 252
conversion engine mount, Plus duct
assy. 600377-501, Buffing and cowl flap
$200 or B/O plus freight. John 413-7 863574
1991 Mooney TLS Bravo
NDH, 1839 TTAE, 200 SOH Prop,
Original
paint
&
interior
and
Silvercrown avionics, LR tanks, Owner
since 1996, Well maintained, always
hangared. $123,500 Robert Jetmundsen
GA 404-867-2983
1968 M20C
3206 TTAF, 1565 SMOH 3.5 hrs., 2008
Top Prop, paint, interior, avionics
original. Last annual 2010. $26,000
Ron, Canada, 250-545-2104
¼ Share in 1979 M20K
I’m selling my ¼ share in a 1979 M20K
231 based at KBJC. TTAF:5,000, SMOH:
150, Garmin 430W, Avidyne EX600 w/
XM weather, HSI w/coupled autopilot,
new audio panel, EI analyzer, speed
brakes, large 02 bottle. Good interior
and paint. Annual completed Feb. 2014,
Asking $29,500. Mike Mayfield 719-4409836 or email: mp.mayfield@gmail.com
FOR SALE
Left flap from 1981 M20J (201) aircraft’s
S/N 24-1202. Has cosmetic damage only
and is flyable but replaced because of
appearance. Call Roy Rempe, 402-8794808 or email 4passtime@gmail.com for
photos
1984 M20K 231
N57403, S/N 25-0810, TTAF 2260,
TSIO 360LB 1138 SFRM. Turboplus
intercooler, Merlyn wastegate. Always
hangared. No damage history, complete
logs, King Silver crown NAV/RNAV/
COMM system. KLN 89 GPS, 3M
WX-10A Stormscope, JPI FS-450 fuel
flow indicator, Guardian Standby
vac, Hot Prop, Spoiler Inc hydraulic
speed brakes, large 02 tank, Quite Flite
intercom, chrome spinner, one piece
belly pan, Sheepskin covers on pilot and
passenger seats. Shaw Aero Fueling Port
Restrictor Kit. Service, annual 11/13,
manual. Tan/brown/orange trim. Best
of class at Homecoming. Based at KSAC.
$105,000. Earl King 916-761-0835 or
email efking@me.com
CONDO FOR SALE/RENT
Condo in North Crested Butte, CO for
rent week of 4/26/14-5/3/14 and 7/5/147/12/14. Furnished throughout with all
kitchen utensils, sleeps 8. $700/week.
Will sell time share for $2,500. Contact
Chuck Woods at 830-606-1222.
1965 M20C
TT4560, SMOH 340, In/out 7/8+, IFR
cert., new instrument panel, IFR KLN94,
KMA24 marker, KX155, ILS Nav/Com,
KY97A dual comm, AT 150 transponder,
King ADF, GPS /NAV head, JPI engine
analyzer/fuel flow, Monroy Traffic
monitor, Inst. Ring lights, digital tach,
Sky Tec starter, SMOKE system, 1 piece
WS, wing tip ext/strobe lights, speed
mods, new plastic/carpets interior. New
circuit breakers, resealed fuel tanks, new
donuts, Johnson bar, hangared, annual
Jan. 2014. $66,000 Wayne Baker,
931-337-9282 TN, email baker4493@
frontiernet.net
WANTED
Want to purchase landing gear preload
tools part #8444 and 8442 for M20C
with J-bar, Jack Daddona 860-274-4647
or email: n6694U@aol.com
1981 M20J
N1009C, SN24-1105, TT 5400, SMOH
660, Always hangared, NDH, KFR200,
HSI, KX165, KI206, coupled Garmin
420, WX8, KNS80, KMA24, KT76A, PM
1000 intercom, JPI CHT/EGT scanner,
Precise Flight standby vac, tanks
resealed by Willmar 2010. Recent IFR
cert. Complete A/C and engine logs.
Frequent IFR use by the two current
partners since 1988. $78,500. A/C with
Port-A-Port hangar at RDU $89,500.
Hal Bowman 919-606-8810, email:
hkbowman@live.com
1988 M20K (252 SE)
TT 1881, 765 SMOH by Poplar Grove
Air, Garmin MX20 MFD coupled to
GPS, Garmin GNS430 w/WAAS & Nav/
Com,Yoke mounted Garmin 196 GPS,
WSI WX uplink to MX20, KAP 150
autopilot w/ Alt & VSI pre-select & Yaw
Dampener, WX11 stormscope, King
KY196A Dual Com, King KX165 Nav/
Com w/glideslope & DME, ADF KR87,
Terra Tri 40 Radar altimeter, JPI Engine
monitor, Shadin Fuel Flow Computer,
King KI525 HSI slaved compass, speed
brakes, heated prop, long range tanks
(104G), new 02 w/4 outlets & oxymizer
Canulas,
Electric
trim,
Davtron
Chronometer, voice activated intercom
w/Stratus 50D Telex headsets, new
paint, good interior, custom A/C cover,
PowerTow gas driven tug(40EZ), 28V
battery-powered trickle charger, fresh
annual Feb. 2014 $140,000 OBO, selling
due to loss of Medical. William Hurley
334-202-3456 email william.hurley@lpl.
com
1979 M20J
N4829H 839hours on airframe and
engine-original King Avionics-has not
had annual in several years-in hangar
all its life in San Antonio or Austin area,
but needs paint job and some interior
upholstery, etc. Wonderful airplane-no
damage history- want offer as is-but
not low ball offer-or will consider offer
after annual, or will consider trade on
motorized Sail Plane. Earl Poe 210-7792954 or 210-240-0091
1967 M20C MARK 21
3692 hrs, 880 SMOH, VFR, Lyc 0-360AID, oil changed every 25 hrs, NDH,
will comply with Hub inspection in
19 hrs, thereafter due every 100 hrs,
cowl mod & landing light cover, nice
clean updated panel, KX155 w/GS,
KY196 COM, engine Tanis heater &
constant battery charger, 12 volt plug
for charging aux equipment, paint
9/10, new interior 2007, must see, Fresh
Annual due Oct. 2014. $34,500 Bob
Krieger MA 413-786-9477
1977 M20J
3500 TTAF &E, 1419 SMOH, engine has
chrome cylinders; TBO 2000 hrs, speed
mods. All King IFR digital avionicsKX155 w/GS, KS-165, KMA-24, KR-87,
KT-76A/mode C, KLN-94 Color GPS
(coupled to autopilot), KI-525A HSI/
compass system (coupled to autopilot),
ILS/VOR/GPS switch module, autopilot,
strikefinder for weather, intercom
system, dual mic and headset jacks,
standby vacuum system, electrical gear
and flaps, heated pitot, wing tip strobes,
EGT, and is totally an IFR aircraft.
Aircraft flies great but I am retired now
and no longer need an airplane. Asking
price $65,000. Michael Adkins, FL cell
305-968-7000 or email at madkins201@
aol.com
1977 M20J
5700TT, autopilot: STEC 30 w/ALT
Hold, Audio panel: KMA 20 TSO King,
Transponder: KK78, Nav/com KX170BKX170B Mac 1700 w/GS, Loran, Apollo II
Morrow, ADF: KR85 TSO, Intercom: SPA
400 Sigtronics 4 place, Engine: IO360
700 hours, Top OH 50 hours Serial # 240171, Prop: McCauley 2 blade +/- 1200
hours, Paint: 8, Interior: 3, Standby
Vac: Precise Flight, Tanis heater, electric
trim, electric flaps, pitot heat, wing tip
strobes and nav lights, Bruce’s cover,
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new SkyTec Starter 2013, new muffler
2013, $69,900. Paul Feldman 248-7616008 email: paul.feldman@freg.com
instruments O/H’d, open to offers, will
be at OSH2014. Ron MacEwen A&P/IA.
941-889-7626 or 613-284-1892
Hobbs, KLN90 GPS, 1176 TT, $159,900,
Walter Murray AR 501-258-6926 or
email: waltermurray@comcast.net
1981 M20K (231)
S/N25-0577, N1079B TTSN-1560 hrs.,
Service ceiling 25,000 (7500 mts), 4
place built in oxygen-JDI 700 engine
analyzer , NDH (no damage history),
always hangared, purchased in 1991
from original owner. Paint + interior
original-Canvas cabin cover, KFC200
autopilot, KLN-90 GPS, King God Crown
Radio stack. Lionel Riem 916-792-0013
or email: lionelrii@hotmail.com
1991 M20M Bravo
TLS N9149X, TTAF 2488, SFRM 824, Prop
new 08/07 243 hrs, Garmin G530W w/
GL69 XM WX, True flight Cheetah 210
w/approach plates and GPS & airport
data, terrain alert KFC150 autopilot Alt
hold & app coupled, KI525 HSI w/King
Flight Director, WX1000 stormscope,
JPI EDM engine analyzer KAS 297B
Alt & VS preselect, KG107 Shadin fuel
flow, electric Att. Indicator, factory
oxygen, speed brakes, new interior &
exterior paint, annual 07/13 $195,000,
Hangared 7FL6, Harold Swarthout, FL
386 322 9803 or email hswarthout@aol.
com
PARTNER WANTED-Farmingdale,
NY
Looking for experienced pilot to buy
1/3 share in 1982 M20J, 4335TT, 175
SMOH, 250 new Scimitar Prop, Garmin
430, 396 with XM weather, G330
Transponder with traffic, Bose headsets,
backup A/I, HSI, KAP 150, JPI analyzer,
fuel flow and more. Asking $33,000 Bill
Korbel 516-782-6262 email: wkorbel@
optonline.net
FOR SALE
For M20J; service manual, 2 main gear
lower doors, cushion, gas tank locks,
baggage and cover straps. Also David
Clark and Concept Industries headsets,
life vests, Bendix/King KX99, SoftComm
ATC-2, Navicom IC-A20, ICOM A23
coms, and 12-volt power packs, Details:
bud4u@bellsouth.net
1964 M20D MASTER
S/N 211, N1917Y, Fixed gear and fixed
pitch prop-only one left! 2214TT, 10
SMOH, new prop, new interior, O&N
bladders, LED lights, Aspen PFD,
GMA 347, GNS430W, SL30, GTX330,
JPI EDM930, new glass, 406ELT, new
panels, Tanis heater, cockpit cover, all
FOR SALE
½ Interest in a 1966 M20E manual gear:
ACTT 4600, TTE 1339, TTP 0, aircraft
hangared in Chandler, AZ. Leather
interior. I am an A&P with IA. Call Rags
AZ 602-697-4125.
1995 M20R OVATION
One owner since new, always hangared,
King equipment, autopilot, HSI, JPI
engine monitor, 20 STOH, WXI 1000,
electric standby vac, electric trim,
annuals at Dugosh, Fuel totalizer, retract
1977 M20J
1838TTAF &E, IFR Cert. 10-13 annual, O
&N fuel bladders, stormscope, KX170B
(2), KR86ADF, KT76 transponder, KI214
(GS), KI226, KMA20 audio panel/MB,
encoding altimeter, Brittain accuflite
II autopilot, EGT, 4 place intercom,
elec, gear/flaps, heated pitot, external
battery connection, front seat shoulder
harnesses,
compression
excellent,
always hangared, paint very good, needs
new upholstery and interior plastic, AZ
owned and flown 25+ years, $56,000
Patricia Volkerts email: fastfun201@
outlook.com
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SHOP TALK
VACUUM PUMP
SEALS
By Kerry McIntyre
KNR Aviation
This edition of ShopTalk is written for
mechanics, but should be of interest
to pilots or owners. Specifically, it will
discuss the replacement of the vacuum
pump seals on a TSIO 360 MB or SB
series engine. The TSIO 360 MB or SB
is unique to Mooney 252 and Encore
aircraft. If there is a minor but messy oil
leak at the back of the engine probably
the T-drive is leaking.
This T-drive was designed to power both
a vacuum pump and either a Freon
compressor or a second alternator via
a belt and pulley system. The power
train begins as with other TSIO360
series engines with the starter drive
bolted to the back of the engine case.
The turbocharger scavenge pump is
then bolted to the starter drive and is
driven by the starter drive gear coupled
using a woodruff key. This shaft then
extends farther aft towards the firewall
and has two flats at the end. These flats
engage into the first bevel gear in the
T-drive. This gear would not be on the
non-T-drive engines as their vacuum
pumps would be driven directly from
the starter drive gear. This arrangement
generates less stress than the T-drive;
non-T-drive engines rarely need a new
vacuum pump seal.
As the engine fleet ages, many parts are
being overhauled and are losing new
part tolerances. This seems to be the
case with T-drives which contributes to
leaking seals.
Seal replacement is not a job for the
faint-hearted. Not only will it require
about eight hours to complete but a
mistake here during reassembly could
easily lead to the destruction of the
engine. So, follow along for a step-bystep description of determining if the
T-drive is causing an oil leak and then
how to fix it. Note: For this replacement
you must be a FAA certified power
plant mechanic and have all the TCM
manuals. This is a complicated, critical
job and personally, I would never
oversee a pilot/owner doing it (nothing
against pilots/owners).
Is the T-drive the culprit? There are two
clues: First, wipe clean fingers under
the vacuum pump. Second, place clean
fingers under the end of the T-drive
where the pulley is bolted on. These are
the two spots where the T-drive typically
leaks. If both these areas are dry, you are
in luck and probably a magneto gasket
needs replacing.
Once determining the T-drive is leaking,
what’s the first step? Working indoors,
pull off both cowlings and remove the
intercooler. Cover the turbo-compressor
air pipe so nothing can fall in. Pull
both alternators’ field circuit breakers
to prevent accidentally shorting out a
regulator. Remove the second alternator.
Next remove the alternator pulley by
loosening the reverse‑threaded bolt in
the center - hold the prop so it doesn’t
turn. Remove the vacuum pump and its
adapter as one unit, then separate them
on the bench for cleaning.
Next, remove the second alternator’s
brackets, engine lifting ring, the turbocharger suction line, the throttle bracket
at the crank case and both alternator
cooling hoses at the engine baffle.
Separate the T-drive from the starter
drive, The T-drive uses an O-ring to seal
it to the starter drive so a little muscle
may be needed to separate the two. Take
the T-drive to the bench.
With the T-drive on the bench, separate
the T-drive end cap and remove the
side cover plate. If the seal is leaking,
oil will be inside the cover plate. At the
end plate, a silk thread provides the oil
barrier. If it is not intact, the T-drive will
leak oil.
To remove the seals, remove the snap
ring at the base of the bevel gear and
slide the shaft out away from the
vacuum pump seal. There are two
Woodruff keys you must not lose. One
is on the starter drive shaft which drives
the turbocharger scavenge pump. Place
the prop to a position so this key is at the
12 o’clock position so it won’t fall off
the starter drive shaft. The second key is
square shaped, located on the shaft that
rides on the seals being changed. This is
a good time to clean up the back of the
engine for any oil mess. Are we having
fun yet?
Next pop the two seals out of the
T-drive and clean up all the parts. Using
a press, push in two new seals (they
are not identical). Remove the O-ring
on the T-drive assembly and test fit the
assembly to the engine making sure
the turbocharger scavenge pump gear
is engaged to the Woodruff key on the
starter shaft. Once this fits properly,
remove the T-drive and install a new
O-ring on the turbocharger scavenge
pump. Using some grease on the O-ring,
reinstall the T-drive. Install the first
bevel gear on to the starter shaft flats
with plenty of grease (AeroShell 5 works
well).
Grease the seals in the T-drive and the
second bevel gear, install the shaft into
the bevel gear square key with the snap
ring in place, push the shaft all the way
into the vacuum pump seal. Make sure
the snap ring is engaged in its groove
next to the second bevel gear. Now
comes the fun part. Referencing TCM
SIL 99-2B or the latest version, thread
and seal the end cap after greasing the
third bevel gear. Rarely does the end cap
seal leak, so normally it will not need
changing, but if there is any question
just change it. Never deviate from the
instructions in TCM SIL 99-2B or you
will have a leaky T-drive.
Make sure that the correct spacers and
safety wireable nuts are used to hold the
alternator bracket on to the T-drive. I
see all sorts of combination of incorrect
parts here and I think that is one reason
the end caps leak oil. When one looks
at the weight of rotating mass held by
the alternator brackets it is not hard
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to see the T-drive end cap fretting and
eventually breaking the thread seal.
Reinstall the aft alternator bracket and
engine lifting ring. Don’t forget to
safety wire the three bolts that secure
these brackets. It’s not a bad idea to
put some Permatex 2 on the threads
of these bolts. Reinstall the cover plate
with a new gasket for the T-drive oil seal
(pilot’s side) and throttle bracket to the
crank case and T-drive. Always use new
lock washers.
Torque the four T-drive end plate nuts
to their correct torque and safety wire as
soon as you reassemble the engine, don’t
wait until tomorrow to do this. Reinstall
the scavenge hose to the turbocharger
scavenge pump. After cleaning the
vacuum pump and its drive adapter,
grease the spines on the adapter and
reinstall both with new gaskets as an
assembly on to the T-drive. Reinstall the
second alternator and vacuum pump
hose.
Install the alternator pulley (on the
T-drive) and the reverse threaded bolt
and torque to the proper value. Set the
alternator belt tension and reinstall
the cooling hoses for both alternators.
At this point you are probably wishing
the oil leak had been due to a magneto
gasket. However, we are almost done.
With all the oil mess cleaned off
the engine and airframe, perform
a complete engine run-up to verify
the scavenge and vacuum pumps are
working properly. After the run-up
place your fingers under the T-drive to
make sure there are no oil leaks.
In 1979 when I was a young A&P we
rarely saw these types of items leaking;
the engine and airframe fleet was young
with mostly new parts used and fewer
used parts in service. Now, new parts
are very expensive and used serviceable
parts are the norm.
As always if you have any questions
about this article feel free to contact me
at my aircraft repair shop: 307-789-6866
or via e-mail at kerry@knr-inc.com.
Many previous articles are available on
our web site at knr-inc.com. Click on
ShopTalk Articles for the index. Until
the next ShopTalk, enjoy flying your
Mooney.
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DENVER - MOUNTAIN
HIGH-PPP
By Ted Corsones
The Mooney Safety Foundation will
present two distinctive pilot proficiency
programs at Denver, Colorado during
the weekend of June 27-29, 2014. We
will be using the Rocky Mountain
Metropolitan (KBJC) Airport and our
FBO host will be Denver Air Service. Each attending Mooney pilot will select
the program of his or her choice.
The first program is our acclaimed
recurrent training program. This
features eight hours of informative
lectures on Friday, which include
ATC Procedures, Weight & Balance,
Flying a Mooney By the Numbers,
Landing a Mooney, High Performance
Engine
Management,
Emergency
Procedures and Aviation Physiology. Then, on Saturday and Sunday we
have a minimum of four hours of flight
recurrent training with Mooney specific
instructors, involving Normal Takeoffs,
Crosswind Takeoffs, Slow Flight, Spiral
Demonstrations, VFR Go-Arounds,
Approach to Landing Stalls, Takeoff and
Departure Stalls, Steep Turns, Forward
Slips, Shortfield Takeoffs and Landings,
Softfield
Takeoffs
and
Landings,
Emergency Procedures, Partial Panel
Navigation, Recovery from Unusual
Attitudes,
Instrument
Approaches
(GPS, VOR, ILS, Localizer Back Course),
autopilot coupled approaches, Circle To
Land, Missed Approaches and Holding
Patterns. In between your training
flights, you will have an opportunity
to attend seminars on Mooney Aircraft
Systems, Mooney Aircraft Maintenance
and Mooney Owners Inspections.
The second program that will be offered
is the Mountain Flying Program – a
program that is highly recommended
for pilots who fly in the Mountain
West. The special Friday ground school
for these pilots will include lectures
on Mountain Flying Techniques, High
Altitude Engine Performance, and
Weather in the Mountains. Then on
Saturday or Sunday there are confidence
building flights with your instructor
in your Mooney to fascinating high
elevation airports including Leadville,
at a pattern altitude of 10,727 feet, and
a field elevation of 9,927 feet.
i.e., MAPA Safety Foundation, Inc. flight
training, etc. Then, make sure your
agent notifies your insurance company. This may hold down, and possibly even
reduce the cost of your hull insurance.” Upon completion of the weekend
program, eligible pilots will be endorsed
for their flight review, instrument
proficiency check, FAA WINGS credits,
and will receive an FAA recognized
Certificate of Successful Completion of
a Mooney specific recurrent training
course. This certificate will prove valuable
to you when it becomes necessary to
renew your airplane insurance policy. Many insurance companies are now
requiring confirmation from you
that you have completed a recurrent
training program prior to determining
the amount of your annual premium or
offering you a renewal policy. However,
on the positive side, a number of them
will provide you with a 10% discount
on your annual premium upon proof
of your successful completion of our
program. Don’t wait until your insurance agent
asks you “when did you last participate
in a Mooney specific recurrent training
program.” Come join us in Denver
and you will be ready with the proper
answer.
Remember, family members are always
welcome to attend our programs. There
is so much for them to see and do during
this event. The nearby Rocky Mountain
National Park, Estes Park, National
Mining Museum, and the U.S. Air Force
Academy are but a few of the attractions
that lure thousands of visitors to this
area each year.
Safety Is No Accident
As we always do on your behalf, we
have successfully negotiated favorable
hotel rates and FBO prices. So that you
will not be disappointed, I encourage
you to make your reservations without
delay. Complete the registration form
in this magazine and mail it, together
with your check, to MAPA Safety
Foundation, Inc., 1885 Airport Loop
Road – Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 8028. If
you have any questions, you may call
MAPA at 830-315-8008.
Now that Mooney Airplane Company
has recommenced the manufacture of
our favorite airplane, perhaps we can
induce them to send a representative
to Denver to make a presentation about
their aspirations for the future and
respond to your questions about factory
support of current and older Mooneys.
John Allen of Falcon Insurance Agency
has stated in the MAPA Log: “Make it
a point to get annual recurrent training,
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