MAPA LOGAPRIL/MAY 2014 Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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MAPA LOGAPRIL/MAY 2014 Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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Learn more at HartzellProp.com Built on Honor since 1917 2 www.mooneypilots.com Contact us at 800-942-7767 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 3 MAPA LOG Staff Trey Hughes [email protected] Lela Hughes [email protected] 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 $39.50. U.S. editorial and photographic contributions are solicited. Self-addressed, stamped envelope must accompany all material that is to be returned. Material subject to editorial revision. The act of submitting editorial or photographic contributions shall constitute an express warranty by the contributor that the material is original and is in no way an infringement on the rights of others. Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association assumes no liability for information contained in contributed copy. No part of this magazine may be reprinted or otherwise duplicated without the written permission of the editor and/or publisher. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MAPA LOG, 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028 Contributing Editors Dr. Bob Achtel John Allen Ted Corsones Trey Hughes Jerry Manthey Dr. Larry Marshal Kerry McIntyre Design Lela Hughes [email protected] 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 www.mooneypilots.com 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. Printed in the U.S.A. DUGOSH AIRCRAFT CUSTOMERS MOONEY OWNERSAs of May 1, 2014, Dugosh Aircraft Service, will be bought by Gemini Aviation LLC. Ronnie Kramer, owner of Dugosh Aircraft Service, is retiring, and the buildings at 2025 Airport Loop, (the location Dugosh has called “home” for over 50 years) are being sold and will be used for storing aircraft based at Kerrville. Dugosh’s new location at Kerrville will be 1875 Airport Loop, just down the field from its current location, in the Kerrville Maintenance Hangar #1. The long time employees of Dugosh Aircraft Service, Vannette Bollier, David Behrens, Steve Sherman, and Ross Eykamp will move to the new location and will remain with the new company, Gemini Aviation, LLC, as they have a wealth of information and expertise about Mooney Aircraft, and look forward to serving your needs. AIRCRAFT SERVICE CO., INC. 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Let us meet your Mooney maintenance needs: Annual Inspections•Engine Exchanges•Fuel Tank Repair & Reseal•Monroy Long Range Tank Installation•Precise Flight SpeedBrakes•Tubular Corrosion Repairs•Pre-Buy Inspections•Mooney Warranty Work•Insurance Bids•Major and Minor Repairs•Windshield and Window Replacement Corrosion-X Treatment•Car Rental on the Field•Limo Service to SAT Int’l Airport•Wireless Internet Let us upgrade your M20E, M20F, or M20J with the Lycoming STC’d IO-390 engine. 4 www.mooneypilots.com 2025 Airport Loop Kerrville Municipal Airport Kerrville, TX 78028 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 5 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 6 www.mooneypilots.com 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 about the various options available for in-cockpit electronic navigation (electronic flight bag) and services. Nobody gets excited about their starter until it doesn’t work. Nothing grounds an airplane and your plans faster than a faulty starter. That’s why Hartzell Engine Technologies is committed to making significant improvements to starter technology and reliability. Our starter lineup offers the industry’s best duty-cycle performance and we’ve introduced unique improvements to specific models. Innovations such as high-torque motors with lower battery draw, built-in kick-back protection (E-Drive), minimal back-torque for starter adapter protection, integrated contactors (X-Drive), stronger lightweight housings, and more. So when it’s time for a new starter, make the switch to Hartzell. And make starter AOG’s a thing of the past. SEVERE DUTY TEST 0 NUMBER OF STARTS 10 15 20 5 HARTZELL 25 30 30 + STARTS E-DRIVE Competition fails after 10 starts 0 Undo your thinking. HET0011 Grounded Ad MAPA.indd 1 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 ELAPSED TIME IN MINUTES 15 M-DRIVE X-DRIVE HartzellEngineTech.com | +1.334.386.5400 1/8/14 10:22 AM MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 7 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 8 www.mooneypilots.com 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, MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 9 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 [email protected] or [email protected]. Conventions photos start on Page 22 10 www.mooneypilots.com ALL AMERICAN AIRCRAFT www.allamericanaircraft.com Mooneys are going fast! Call for cash offer or information on selling by consignment. 1999 M20M “Bravo” N67TF, 1275 TT, 34 SMOH (Crankcast AD) Garmin 500, Dual 430W’s, GTX 330, GDL-69A 1982 M20K “231” N1152K, 3410Tt, 1583 SMOH, 245 STOP (Dugosh), Garmin 430W, G696 (Gizmo), intercooler 1981 M20K, “231” N4006H, 3390TT, 629 SFOH, 347 STOP, Garmin 430W, intercooler, speed brakes, EDM-700 1985 M20J, “201” N57986, 2025TT, 25 SMOH (Air West), KAP 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 All American will give you a competitive cash offer for your Mooney. We can also help you get the highest retail price possible by selling your aircraft on consignment. Call Jimmy Garrison or David McGee for more information concerning Mooney Aircraft Need Inventory....Call Today 125 Kestrel Drive Spring Branch, TX 78070 830-885-5723 Fax: 830-438-4099 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 11 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. 12 www.mooneypilots.com 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 13 Madison Boemig M20J Robert Kohler Anthony Kram Kevin Boie M20K Art Martin M20F Arthur Brazil Lance Skidmore M20J Joseph Summa M20E Benjamin Brittle Peter Menke M20J James Davidson M20C Gary Monka M20J Alex Gonzalez M20F Jim Morse Joni Wiley Tom Myers Matthew Unger M20F Brian Hilgenfeld Michele Ondrizek Mark Jackson M20J Robert Ross M20J Alan Johnson PCU5000 • FAA/PMA Approved Propeller Control Unit for Single Engine Aircraft • Increased Output (Ideal for Propeller STC Upgrade) • Engine Compatible TBO • No Aircraft Modifications Required For Sales & Service Information www.pcu5000.com or call 800-323-4130 Aero Technologies, LLC 14 Catherine & Simon Shea M20C www.mooneypilots.com Dirk Vander Zee John Whitby James Winnier SHOULDER HARNESS KITS • • • Factory Style, 3 Point Diagonal Design Factory Quality, TSO-C114 AMSAFE Belt Systems Choice of Stock Colors or Special Order, Same Price Fixed Strap-$289.00 Per Seat Inertial Reel-$389.00 Per Seat * M20C - G “Minor Change” Installation Kit $35.00 2 Seats AIRCRAFT JACKS - THAT FIT • • • • • • Three Leg Design Rugged Construction #6000 Capacity Ram Range 24”-41” Locking Safety Collar No Stamped Parts Model 324 $249.00 EA. Tail Stand / Weight Available Online at www.alphaaviation.com ALPHA Aviation Inc. 1505 Chateaulin Lane Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 1-800-653-5112 1-952-856-5158 (fax) MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 15 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. 16 www.mooneypilots.com 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. Southwest Texas Aviation, Inc. Serving Mooney Owners Worldwide for over 28 years!!!! (800) 749-SWTA •ServiceParts •Maintenance •Inspections •Repairs www.swta.net [email protected] SanMarcos,TexasMunicipalAirport:KHYI MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 17 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 18 www.mooneypilots.com 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! MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 19 20 www.mooneypilots.com 2008 Mooney M20R Ovation 3, N436PSLow time, only 375 TT, No Damage history, GFC700, Cool Factory “Air” OXY, Platinum Engine, Always hangared. 2007 Mooney Ovation3, N446PC, Loaded Ovation!!! 895 TT, Full time traffic, Factory air, Oxygen, Garmin SVT, Jeppview Charts, DME, XM WX, TWX 670 WX 2000 Mooney Ovation2, N46WB, WAAS, Skywatch Traffic, GMX200, XM WX, WX500, OXY, Hartzell 3 Blade Conversion, Trades Welcome! 2000 Mooney Bravo M20M, N1012C, “Best” Bravo on the Market, Only 685 hours, Excellent Condition! No Damage History, Always Hangared, WX500, Cranksfhaft AD complied with. 2008 Mooney Acclaim Type S, N571LL, Air conditioning, Synthetic Vision Technology, Active Traffic, Monroy Tanks, Flightcharts, WX500, Large OXY! 1991 Mooney Bravo, N9143X, Well Equipped, Well Maintained, Refurbished Mooney Bravo, Trades Welcome I can assist you with financing, insurance, pre-buy inspections and training, making your purchase easy and efficient. We will consider all trades! Jeff Owen, Vice President Piston Sales Contact me at (954) 771-0411 (office) Cell: 954-812-6162 Email: [email protected] MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 21 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 22 www.mooneypilots.com M20D Sanford Hanggee M20E Bob Belville M20F/G Ramsey Dilibero M20J David Lincoln Some of the convention photos were furnished by Thomas Auerbach MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 23 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 24 www.mooneypilots.com MOONEY EMPLOYEES CHOICE AWARD M20M Walter Bell Airport day in Kerrville, Texas a lot of Mooneys on the Runway MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 25 26 www.mooneypilots.com MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 27 28 www.mooneypilots.com 2014 MAPA SAFETY FOUNDATION PILOT PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS Cost Per Person $845 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. ______June 27-29, 2014 Denver, CO ______September 5-7, 2014 Roanoke, VA _____ October 10-12, 2014 Branson, MO Have you attended a PPP previously?If, so, how many times? Name:MAPA # Address: City:State: Zip: Tel:Cell: FAA E-Mail: Mooney Model: N#Year: If you would like credit for the New FAA Wings Program sign up at www.FAASafety.gov and request credit for course after completion. Your registration for a course is secured only upon receipt of payment and this completed form. We will mail or fax a confirmation letter approximately one month prior to the start of the course. Please make checks payable to: MAPA Safety Foundation 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 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 29 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. 30 www.mooneypilots.com 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: [email protected]. MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 31 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 32 www.mooneypilots.com 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) 3 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 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 33 catio echanic Lake Aero Styling & Repair, 900 F Sky Park Rd., Lakeport CA 95453 (707) 263-0412 www.lasar.com * * * Annual & 100 Hour Inspections Corrosion Prevention Expert Damage Repairs * 34 www.mooneypilots.com * * * Fuel Leak Repairs Engine Monitors & LED Lights Upgrades and Mods Lycoming IO-390 Conversions 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. [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 - [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] or fax 210-525-8085 Vacaton spot information has been provided by MAPA members, therefore MAPA accepts no responsibility or liability regarding information published. MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 35 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] or [email protected] MOONEY SPECIALISTS A combined maintenance and new flight training facility located at the Trenton- 36 www.mooneypilots.com 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 [email protected] . 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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, MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 37 new SkyTec Starter 2013, new muffler 2013, $69,900. Paul Feldman 248-7616008 email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 ★ MINNIS AVIATION★ AIRCRAFT / ENGINE & PROPELLER STC’s - MOONEY& CESSNA • • • • AIRCRAFT STC’S Mooney M20R & TN 310 BHP STC Mooney M20S 310 BHP & GW INCREASE CESSNA 206/207 TOP INDUCTION 520 & 550 engines -300 / 310 BHP CESSNA T210-L, M, N & P210N TURBO NORMALIZED CROSS FLOW ENGINE PROPELLER STC’S • MOONEY M20R, S & TN - HARTZELL - F7498 (TN TYPE “S” PROPELLER) • MOONEY M20R, S & TN - HARTZELL - N7605-2 COMPOSITE PROPELLER • CESSNA 180, 182, 206, 207, 210 & P210 – HARTZELL - 8068 & 7693 ENGINE STC’S • CONTINENTAL IO-520-A, D, E, F & L CONVERSION TO IO-550-D, E, F & L • CONTINENTAL IO-520 & IO-550 CROSS FLOW HEAD (TOP INDUCTION) IO-520-A, D, E, F, & L & IO-550-D, E, F, & L Minnis Aviation LLC (678) 398-9781 Bob Minnis (678) 361-5696 Cell Email: [email protected] for information on these and other STC’s 38 www.mooneypilots.com 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 MAPA LOG APRIL/MAY 2014 39 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 [email protected]. 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. 40 www.mooneypilots.com 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. 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