AD 67-11-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20 | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20A | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail truss due to internal corrosion for which inspection is impractical.
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Required Actions
Remove and replace part number 4009 with a new tail truss part number 480007 or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1002 through 1200, and Model M20A Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1201 through 1534.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Truss Replacement
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes Subject: Tail Truss Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1967 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20 | M20A Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-370 AD NUMBER: 67-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-11-05 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-370, Part 39, Federal Register March 30, 1967. Applies to Model M20 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1002 through 1200, and Model M20A Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1201 through 1534. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless replacement has already been accomplished in accordance with AD 65-22-03, as amended August 20, 1966. To prevent failure of the tail truss due to internal corrosion for which inspection is impractical, remove and replace P/N 4009 with a new tail truss P/N 480007 or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, FAA. This directive effective May 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-11-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-11-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes Subject: Tail Truss Replacement Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/01/1967 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20 | M20A 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: 67-11-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-370 AD NUMBER: 67-11-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 and M20A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 1, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-11-05 MOONEY: Amdt. 39-370, Part 39, Federal Register March 30, 1967. Applies to Model M20 Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1002 through 1200, and Model M20A Airplanes, Serial Numbers 1201 through 1534. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless replacement has already been accomplished in accordance with AD 65-22-03, as amended August 20, 1966. To prevent failure of the tail truss due to internal corrosion for which inspection is impractical, remove and replace P/N 4009 with a new tail truss P/N 480007 or an equivalent approved by the Director, Southwest Region, FAA. This directive effective May 1, 1967. FOOTER:
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