AD 2012-03-52

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes

AD Number
2012-03-52
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0182
FR Citation
77 FR 12179

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the tail pitch trim assembly, which could result in loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the trim fitting, hinge, and filler plate of the tail pitch trim assembly for correct positioning and proper attachment. Inspect the Huck Bolt fasteners for proper security. If incorrect positioning or improper/loose attachment is found, contact Mooney for FAA-approved repair instructions. Send inspection results to the FAA and Mooney.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. Models M20R and M20TN airplanes.

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