AD 2004-23-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney | Airplane Company | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The V-clamp detaching from the turbocharger and exposing the firewall to hot exhaust gases, which could result in an in-flight fire.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing radiant heat shield with the new improved design heat shield, deflector kit; replace the existing exhaust tailpipe-to-turbocharger V-band clamp with the new design V-band clamp; and modify the hydraulic brake fluid poly line.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (December 1, 2004).
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M airplanes, serial numbers 27-0001 through 27-0321, certificated in any category.
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