AD 50-01-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18L Aircraft

AD Number
50-01-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation M-18L Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M-18L Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the engine mount lugs could result in engine separation.

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Required Actions

Inspect the four engine mount lugs for cracks. If cracks are found, reweld the lugs to the engine mount holes and weld an X-4130 0.058-inch strap (1/2 x 3 inches) to the lug and side tube member. No further inspections are needed after reinforcement.

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Compliance Time

As soon as possible but not later than the next 25 hours operating time and at each 25-hour period thereafter until reinforcement is accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Model M-18L Aircraft, all serial numbers.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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