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mooney cabin overhead light
The cabin overhead light in the Mooney (M20J) is powered even when the master is off, which leads to an opportunity to run down the battery. Is there a legal, safe, and convenient way to either put a timer on it, or have it powered through the master? Thanks. Dave |
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Have you had problems with this? I love my Mooney light. I often land
after dark with the family. Its nice to be able to turn on the overhead light while unloading the plane. In the dark , I would think it would be hard to forget the light. During the day, I don't know why you would turn it on. I can't see anyway to do what you are asking without finding a part that holds an STC or doing a 337. -Robert |
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Robert M. Gary wrote:
Have you had problems with this? Yes, left it on one dark and stormy night. All was fine two days later when I flew again, and apparently didn't notice it was on. My partner went to fly 4 days later and the battery was dead. All 3 of my partners have left it on at one time or another. Maybe we're just exceptionally forgetful. I love my Mooney light. Yep, it's nice to have, if you don't forget it and leave it on. I often land after dark with the family. Its nice to be able to turn on the overhead light while unloading the plane. In the dark , I would think it would be hard to forget the light. During the day, I don't know why you would turn it on. Not hard at all, for me. Hmmm, we do have a canvas cabin cover. Maybe without that I would have noticed. Putting the cover on in the rain and wind, I just wasn't focused on whether the light was on. :-) I can't see anyway to do what you are asking without finding a part that holds an STC or doing a 337. If such a thing exists, I'd like to know about it. |
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