AD 75-23-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes

AD Number
75-23-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20 Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20A Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20B Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20C Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20D Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20E Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20F Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20G Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20J Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20K Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20L Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20M Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20R Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20S Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
aircraft Mooney Aviation Company Inc M20TN Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the Dukes electric landing gear actuator, P/N 4196-00-1C.

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Required Actions

Inspect and perform maintenance per Mooney Service Bulletin M20-190: accomplish Parts I and III within the next 25 hours time in service, then Part I every 200 hours time in service; and Part II within the next 25 hours time in service, then every 100 hours time in service.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time in service from the last inspection specified in Paragraphs (a) and (b).

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Model M20 series airplanes equipped with Mooney Electric Gear Systems incorporating a Dukes electric landing gear actuator, P/N 4196-00-1C.

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Federal Register Abstract

Electric Gear Systems

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AD Number:
75-23-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Electric Gear Systems
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/08/1975
Make:
Mooney Aviation Company Inc
Model:
M20 | M20A | M20B | M20C | M20D | M20E | M20F | M20G | M20J | M20K | M20L | M20M | M20R | M20S | M20TN
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-23-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2415

AD NUMBER:   75-23-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 8, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-23-04 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2415. Applies to all Mooney Model M20 series airplanes equipped with Mooney Electric Gear Systems incorporating a Dukes electric landing gear actuator, P/N 4196-00-1C.
Compliance required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time in service from the last inspection specified in Paragraphs (a) and (b).
To prevent further failures of the electric landing gear actuator, Dukes P/N 4196-00-1C, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours time in service, accomplish Parts I and III, and thereafter at every 200 hours time in service, accomplish Part I of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190, dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.
(b) Within the next 25 hours time in service, and thereafter at every 100 hours time in service, accomplish Part II of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190 dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 522(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain a copy upon request to Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028. This document may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.
This amendment becomes effective on December 8, 1975.

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AD Number:
75-23-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Electric Gear Systems
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
12/08/1975
Make:
Mooney Aviation Company Inc
Model:
M20 | M20A | M20B | M20C | M20D | M20E | M20F | M20G | M20J | M20K | M20L | M20M | M20R | M20S | M20TN
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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-23-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2415

AD NUMBER:   75-23-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective December 8, 1975.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   75-23-04 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2415. Applies to all Mooney Model M20 series airplanes equipped with Mooney Electric Gear Systems incorporating a Dukes electric landing gear actuator, P/N 4196-00-1C.
Compliance required within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 75 hours time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the time in service from the last inspection specified in Paragraphs (a) and (b).
To prevent further failures of the electric landing gear actuator, Dukes P/N 4196-00-1C, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 25 hours time in service, accomplish Parts I and III, and thereafter at every 200 hours time in service, accomplish Part I of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190, dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.
(b) Within the next 25 hours time in service, and thereafter at every 100 hours time in service, accomplish Part II of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-190 dated January 16, 1975, or later FAA approved revision, or by an equivalent procedure approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration, Fort Worth, Texas.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 522(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received this document from the manufacturer may obtain a copy upon request to Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028. This document may also be examined at the office of the Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, FAA, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas, and at FAA Headquarters, 800 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. A historical file on this AD, which includes the incorporated material in full, is maintained by the FAA at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at the Southwest Regional Office in Fort Worth, Texas.
This amendment becomes effective on December 8, 1975.

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