Prebuy gone wrong

[Hengelo]

I can't find the thread where we discussed this earlier

 

[asicer]

I can't find the thread where we discussed this earlier

Here you go:

Funny/Sad Mooney Tiktok

Reaching for the flaps? (Can only find on TT, sorry But be assured, national security was not compromised lol) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLG4gU61/

pilotsofamerica.com

 

[sourdough44]

At least no $$ changed hands. Now the price is even lower.

 

[StraightnLevel]

At least no $$ changed hands. Now the price is even lower.

It would appear that everything on that plane sits a bit lower now.....

 

[flyingron]

NDH

 

[Daleandee]

Might not make a short take-off but the landing rollout was ...

 

[asicer]

At least no $$ changed hands. Now the price is even lower.

For the right price, I might let it slide.

 

[Daleandee]

Scratch & dent sale ...

 

[Clip4]

That’s called poor maintenance on a Mooney gear system.

 

[dmspilot]

That’s called poor maintenance on a Mooney gear system.

In that case I would say the prebuy went very well. Prospective buyer didn't even have to spend any money.

 

[Velocity173]

My home airport. At least they’re at a Mooney service center. Not sure they’ll touch it now though.

 

[172andyou]

I just don't know that I understand, "gear keeps popping breakers, let's go fly!"

 

[MauleSkinner]

I just don't know that I understand, "gear keeps popping breakers, let's go fly!"

I don’t understand it, either, but I’ve seen it more than once.

 

[Zeldman]

let's go fly!

I have flown a few planes where the gear would not go up. I didn't argue and just left it down on the flight to get repaired, after visually inspecting that the gear really is locked down. Plus gear handle down and circuit breaker pulled.