Oil pump or pump drive gear are determined to be cause of failure. Top Gun s estimate of damage repair sent to insurer. Local NTSB office sends oil pump parts to Washington, DC laboratory for testing. Top Gun orders complete wing assembly for 252 from Mooney Aircraft. Mooney quotes 4 months or April 1 delivery.
Regal team removes bolts connecting fuselage and separates wing from fuselage.
Tail also removed and placed in transportation jigs provided by Top Gun. Three pieces of N52202 loaded onto flatbed trailer. Parts kit for gross weight increase ordered from Mooney. Wing arrives from Mooney Aircraft one month early. TCM quotes 4-6 week delivery.