Spatial Interior for Mooney

Attractive molded side panels designed solely for the vintage Mooney add space, elegance and value while simplifying service.

Effects of time, sunlight, temperature and wear take their toll, diminishing the value of many Mooney aircraft. Yellowed and cracked window trim, side panels and headliners may no longer complement the Mooney's beautiful lines.

Your Mooney's engine and avionics are great. You love your Mooney but would like it to look better. Maybe it's time to consider a Spatial Interior.

Fourteen years of experimenting and research have resulted in the selection of a few amazing plastic refinishing products. (Click photos to see more for each section.)

More room than you think

Amazing, I can hardly believe it's the same airplane, and so quick. Spatial Interior panels complement existing or new upholstery while creating more room. A unique repair process restores upper plastics. Your Mooney can once again have the look it deserves for less than you think.

One Screw Is Too Many

Overlapping panels fitted with use of see-through templates are secured with dual lock fasteners practically eliminating the need for screws. The result is an interior removed in minutes and reinstalled just as quick. In some models, emergency landing gear and adjustable rear seat controls are made accessible through small side panel openings and rotating covers. Your mechanic will appreciate the difference.

Some color would be fun

Quickly applied aerosol color finishes from SEM and Dupli-Color provide a pleasing touch. Top coating with a clear hard finish creates a durable surface resistant to UV and scratching. Truck bed aerosol is suggested for protecting rudder pedal areas. Silicone rubber trim enhances spatial panel overlap joints and window frame edges. Arm accents installed in moments look great and take absolutely no space.

Storage pockets where you need them

Optional color coordinated storage pockets create practical space for charts, checklists, safety and personal items. There is even a special spot for your iPad. Coordinating shades of gray and tan are in stock.

Cut it Out!!

Soft aluminum, acrylic tape, two-part automotive epoxy and glazing compounds, sandpaper and a series of aerosols do miraculous things to plastics that many would have discarded. Almost as exciting is that reconditioned parts will fit. New parts or fabric covering are also options. Detailed plastic repair procedure manual and kit are available in the do-it-yourself section of this site or on request.  

What about headliners?

Intimidating is a good word. With care and labeling wires, louver vent headliners can be removed for reconditioning. Later model, cumbersome and heavy eyeball vent headliners containing hoses, wires and lights can be reconditioned in place. Failed mounting areas can be reinforced with custom shaped washers and aluminum stiffeners. Brittle louver vents can be replaced with retrofit eyeball assemblies. 

Don't like your seats and carpet?

As side panels are already finished, upholsterers are poised to do what they do best; upholster seats. This is a perfect time to continue the spatial concept as seat backs can be designed to increase legroom. Carpet is limited to baggage and cabin floor runners significantly reducing costs while simplifying install. We are pleased to refer SCS as a dependable seat upholsterer. For further information, visit www.scs-interiors.com

Revitalize

If your Mooney history has kept original plastics in repairable condition, revitalizing may be an option. Using materials and techniques perfected in the Spatial Interior foot, door jamb, spar and baggage areas and adding a lower pilot side panel are all that is needed. Expensive and cumbersome side wall carpet becomes history and your Mooney takes on a new elegant and refreshing look. For details visit the “Revitalize” section of this website.

Easy-out glareshield repair kit

Remove your glareshield with ease while eliminating that unsightly blemish, common on J and K models. Trimming a slot allows the glareshield to gently slip past the center post. An attractive, uniquely shaped powder-coated plate with matching underlying mount fits perfectly, squeezing the glareshield while covering blemishes and the widened center slit. 

You can help

The Mooney Spatial Interior was designed to be affordable. After clearing many certification hurdles and reaching the end of a significant install learning curve, low costs remain a priority.

Though ultimate return to service requires an inspector, the install process and plastic reconditioning were developed with the possibility of owner involvement. Do-it-yourself, ask a friend or visit an installer. I am pleased to provide detailed installation manuals that will help anyone make a do-it-yourself decision. Ultimate reupholstering of seats and replacing carpet can be deferred until a later date.

Before and after

A glimpse of what can be accomplished in an incredibly short period of time. 

Enjoy your Mooney

The Spatial Interior for Mooney not only adds an exciting look, it creates room, comfort and value while simplifying service. It is refreshing that a great addition comes without more weight for a price that makes sense. Do-it-yourself option adds another dimension. Of course, the engine, accessories, fuel tanks, avionics and safety equipment are priorities. We are confident saying, "Not only will you enjoy your new interior, there will be benefits when it's time for your next airplane."