AD 65-12-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20E | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20E Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Continuous propeller operation in the speed range between 2,100 and 2,350 r.p.m. causes high vibration stresses.
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Required Actions
Add an operating limitation to the Airplane Flight Manual stating to avoid continuous operation between 2,100 and 2,350 r.p.m., mark the engine tachometer with a red arc in that range, and install Mooney decal P/N 150010-65 per Service Letter No. 21-127.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20E Aircraft, Serial Numbers 101 through 722 equipped with Hartzell Propeller HC-C2YK/7666-2 or CHC-C2YK/7666-2
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Federal Register Abstract
Speed Range Vibration Stresses
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20E Aircraft Subject: Speed Range Vibration Stresses Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1965 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-74 AD NUMBER: 65-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20E Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-12-03 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-74 Part 39 Federal Register May 28, 1965. Applies to Model M20E Aircraft, Serial Numbers 101 through 722 Equipped with Hartzell Propeller, HC-C2YK/7666-2 or CHC-C2YK/7666-2. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To avoid continuous propeller operation in the speed range where vibration stresses are high, accomplish the following: (a) Add the following operating limitation to the Airplane Flight Manual: "Avoid continuous operation between 2,100 and 2,350 r.p.m." (b) Mark engine tachometer with a red arc from 2,100 to 2,350 r.p.m., install Mooney decal P/N 150010-65, on tachometer bezel glass in accordance with Mooney Service Letter No. 21-127, dated April 15, 1965. This directive effective May 28, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-12-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-12-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20E Aircraft Subject: Speed Range Vibration Stresses Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1965 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20E Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-12-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-74 AD NUMBER: 65-12-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20E Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-12-03 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-74 Part 39 Federal Register May 28, 1965. Applies to Model M20E Aircraft, Serial Numbers 101 through 722 Equipped with Hartzell Propeller, HC-C2YK/7666-2 or CHC-C2YK/7666-2. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To avoid continuous propeller operation in the speed range where vibration stresses are high, accomplish the following: (a) Add the following operating limitation to the Airplane Flight Manual: "Avoid continuous operation between 2,100 and 2,350 r.p.m." (b) Mark engine tachometer with a red arc from 2,100 to 2,350 r.p.m., install Mooney decal P/N 150010-65, on tachometer bezel glass in accordance with Mooney Service Letter No. 21-127, dated April 15, 1965. This directive effective May 28, 1965. FOOTER:
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