AD 75-09-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20C | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20D | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20E | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20F | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20G | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked engine mount members could result in engine separation.
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Required Actions
Inspect engine mount members per Mooney Service Bulletin M20-192 or equivalent method. Repair or replace cracked mounts per the same service bulletin. Discontinue 100-hour inspections after repair or installation of a new mount.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 450-hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100-hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Models M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G with specified serial numbers having accumulated 400 or more hours' time in service.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Mount Members
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-09-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-09-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Members Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1975 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20C | M20D | M20E | M20F | M20G Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-09-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2181 AD NUMBER: 75-09-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-09-08 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2181. Applies to Mooney Models M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G airplanes with the following serial numbers having accumulated 400 or more hours' time in service: M20C - 1852, 1940 thru 3466, 670001 thru 700091, 20-0001 thru 20-1156. M20D - 101 thru 260. M20E - 101 thru 1308, 670001 thru 700061, 21-0001 thru 21-1165. M20F - 660003 thru 700072, 22-0001 thru 22-1207. M20G - 680001 thru 700006. Compliance required within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 450-hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 50-hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100-hours' time in service from the last inspection. a. To detect cracked engine mount members, inspect the mount in accordance with instructions in Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or an FAA approved equivalent method. b. If cracks are detected, repair or replace in accordance with instructions in Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas. c. The 100-hour repetitive inspection may be discontinued upon repair of a cracked or uncracked mount, or upon installation of a new mount in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-09-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-09-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes Subject: Engine Mount Members Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/30/1975 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20C | M20D | M20E | M20F | M20G 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: 75-09-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2181 AD NUMBER: 75-09-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 30, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-09-08 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2181. Applies to Mooney Models M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G airplanes with the following serial numbers having accumulated 400 or more hours' time in service: M20C - 1852, 1940 thru 3466, 670001 thru 700091, 20-0001 thru 20-1156. M20D - 101 thru 260. M20E - 101 thru 1308, 670001 thru 700061, 21-0001 thru 21-1165. M20F - 660003 thru 700072, 22-0001 thru 22-1207. M20G - 680001 thru 700006. Compliance required within the next 50-hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD or before the accumulation of 450-hours' time in service, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 50-hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100-hours' time in service from the last inspection. a. To detect cracked engine mount members, inspect the mount in accordance with instructions in Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or an FAA approved equivalent method. b. If cracks are detected, repair or replace in accordance with instructions in Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region, Fort Worth, Texas. c. The 100-hour repetitive inspection may be discontinued upon repair of a cracked or uncracked mount, or upon installation of a new mount in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-192 dated April 7, 1975, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas. This amendment becomes effective April 30, 1975. FOOTER:
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