Ashley Wade

Thank you Mark! We look forward to seeing you.

Gary,

The high pressure seal double seal I mentioned above is actually called an O-ring loaded U-cup seal. It is a harder rubber up with a softer O-ring inserted to push the cup against the shaft. The McMaster part number is 9505K15. I believe this is the seal that was in my flap selector and gear valves, but the harder rubber cup was…[Read more]

Gary,

Here are the O-ring part numbers for each of the M200 gear and the flap actuators:

3 each AN6227B-17 (MS28775-212)
1 each AN6227B-10 (MS28775-112)

The flap and landing gear selector valve use the following seals
2 each MS2775-117
1 each 1161N52-204 . (They also have a reinforced high pressure double O-ring type seal, but it is a harder…[Read more]

Gary,
I am currently on vacation and won’t be at my hangar until Labor Day weekend. I sent Robert Whitfield a complete set of seals, so he should have the part numbers. All are common O-rings available thru Aircraft Spruce, except the internal gear handle valve and flap selector valve. I found a compatible seal at McMaster Carr that is working f…[Read more]

Ed,

I’ve been told they may be rechromed without creating any issues. Please contact Ross Warner to see about finding new old stock parts. He may be able to point you to someone who knows where to find them if you decide to go that route.

VR, Tom

Ray,

So very happy to hear the damage was minimal given your scenario. Thank you for the additional information. I’m guessing the strut extended slightly once the gear was in the well to force the tire against the bail and cause it to bind. A very unusual situation to be certain.

You did an excellent 2 wheel landing and had a great outcome.…[Read more]

Sorry to hear about your gear problem. My partner and I had a nose gear up landing which I also attributed to a problem with the strut. We bought the aircraft after an estate settlement and then had it down for about a year replacing the interior and glass. Because it sat for (?) years, it was difficult to service the strut to the proper…[Read more]

One additional tidbit…

A broken gear handle Uplock cable will be apparent because without the Uplock released, the gear UP red light will stay illuminated. Basically one red, two green would indicate the Uplock did not release on the gear indicating red. Instead of trying to find which cable to pull, raise the gear by putting the gear handle i…[Read more]

Ray,

So sorry to hear about your gear extension issues with 489C. As you are aware (but others may not be), your aircraft has a different gear indicating system than other M200s. 489C has a transit lights, where stock aircraft have UP (red) and DOWN (green) lights.

The Gear system of the M200 is quite simple: an engine driven hydraulic pump…[Read more]

I have he manufacturing data for the updated fuel filler necks. Will be glad to share if you will send your email.
doctorphil@bellsouth.net

Robert,

How is the strut rebuild progressing? Need any assistance?

VR, Tom
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Ashley,

This is certainly amazing news!!! The G500 is a very capable unit and should provide years of reliable service for you and other M200 drivers. Sure would fit well into my Garmin stack …

VR, Tom
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Stefano,

Where do you visit in FL? We have several owners in the state that may be able to assist with your quest…

VR, Tom