AD 58-19-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20A | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20A |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking and breakage of carburetor air box cross vanes (P/N 6235) and cracking around the neck of the carburetor air box could cause loss of power if vanes are drawn into the carburetor opening.
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Required Actions
Inspect carburetor air box for cracks and repair by welding; add aluminum braces to each side of the air box neck; remove cross vanes from air box neck; shorten fuel overflow drain tube on bottom of air box; enlarge fuel overflow drain tube hole in bottom of cowl and replace existing grommet.
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Compliance Time
December 1, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20A: Items 1 and 3 for serial numbers 1201 through 1275, Items 2 and 4 for serial numbers 1201 through 1257, Item 5 for serial numbers 1201 through 1259.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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