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Old March 11th 04, 06:38 AM
eddie
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Default Mooney info

Seems like I never have any good info to offer but always seem to find a
question or 10.

I'm a long time PA28 and C172 / C182 driver and I'm looking for something
faster with a little longer legs. I've never flown a Mooney but I like the
style, performance and gph numbers and some of the older ones are in my
price range.

My questions a

1.) Ballpark, what can I expect to spend on maintenance? I know the gear
and the prop add expense. Overall how does the hourly cost compare with my
PA28-161? Insurance only changes about 400.00 a year.

2.) Are there certain years/models to stay away from.

3.) Do they have any expensive, recurring AD's

4.) I know everything happens a little faster, but, other than that do they
have any nasty little gotchas. (like the narrow CG range on some Bonanzas)

5.) Are replacement parts more expensive than a Piper or Cessna?

I've looked at Mooney.com and mooneyowners.com but no really useful info
there. Just looking for experienced Mooney drivers to shed a little honest
light.

Ed


 




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