AD 2014-15-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney | International Corporation | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney International Corporation Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Outboard empennage attach fittings that do not meet the approved type design dimensional requirements, which could result in reduction of fatigue or static strength, and/or corrosion, leading to possible structural failure of the attachment of the empennage to the fuselage causing loss of control.
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Required Actions
Remove the empennage assembly for inspection of the outboard empennage attach fittings. Replace the affected empennage attach fittings if they do not meet dimensional requirements. Send inspection results to Mooney International Corporation.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney International Corporation Models M20C, M20E, M20M, M20R, and M20TN airplanes.
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