AD 67-22-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20F | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20F |
Unsafe Condition
Water retention in the rudder assembly
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Required Actions
Drill 0.375-inch diameter holes in the rudder as shown by Figure 1 of Mooney Service Bulletin M20-149 or FAA-approved equivalent. This may be accomplished without removing the rudder or replacing any parts.
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Compliance Time
within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20F, Serial Numbers 660003, 660004, and 670001 through 670303
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20F Subject: Rudder Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/21/1967 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-444 AD NUMBER: 67-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20F ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-22-07 MOONEY: Amdt. No. 39-444, Part 39, Federal Register July 21, 1967. Applies to Model M20F, Serial Numbers 660003, 660004, and 670001 through 670303. Compliance required within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent water retention in the rudder assembly, accomplish the following: Drill .375 (3/8) inch diameter holes in the rudder as shown by Figure 1 of Mooney Service Bulletin M20-149 or FAA-approved equivalent. This may be accomplished without removal of the rudder or any part replacements. This amendment effective August 21, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20F Subject: Rudder Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/21/1967 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20F 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: 67-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-444 AD NUMBER: 67-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20F ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 21, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-22-07 MOONEY: Amdt. No. 39-444, Part 39, Federal Register July 21, 1967. Applies to Model M20F, Serial Numbers 660003, 660004, and 670001 through 670303. Compliance required within the next 15 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent water retention in the rudder assembly, accomplish the following: Drill .375 (3/8) inch diameter holes in the rudder as shown by Figure 1 of Mooney Service Bulletin M20-149 or FAA-approved equivalent. This may be accomplished without removal of the rudder or any part replacements. This amendment effective August 21, 1967. FOOTER:
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