Red letter day on the Mooney--we cranked up the engine after nine months of giving it love and attention. A few puffs of white smoke from the oil that was coating the pistons and then it was purring. The new alternator and starter worked great and the engine analyzer worked perfectly. It's time for our mechanic to complete his inspection so we can start flying her. First stop--the avionics shop to get the radios swapped out.
This blog chronicles the refurbishment of an M20E, the first high performance Mooney model ever produced. Follow along as we rebuild the undercarriage, completely strip and rebuild the interior, install various engine component upgrades, and finally give the old girl fresh paint. We invite your comments and suggestions.
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Monday, August 25, 2014
CLEAR PROP
Red letter day on the Mooney--we cranked up the engine after nine months of giving it love and attention. A few puffs of white smoke from the oil that was coating the pistons and then it was purring. The new alternator and starter worked great and the engine analyzer worked perfectly. It's time for our mechanic to complete his inspection so we can start flying her. First stop--the avionics shop to get the radios swapped out.
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