AD 76-10-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20C | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20E | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20F | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracked diaphragm in the low fuel pressure switch causing fuel to leak into the cabin.
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Required Actions
Remove the low fuel pressure warning system following Mooney Service Bulletin M20-193A or later FAA-approved revision. Alternate methods require approval from the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Southwest Region, FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Models M20C (Serial Numbers 20-0010, 20-1147 through 20-1172), M20E (Serial Numbers 21-0038, 21-1161 through 21-1181), and M20F (Serial Numbers 22-1179 through 22-1272)
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Federal Register Abstract
Leaking Fuel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes Subject: Leaking Fuel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/19/1976 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20C | M20E | M20F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 76-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2607 AD NUMBER: 76-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-10-05 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2607. Applies to Models M20C (Serial Numbers 20-0010, 20-1147 through 20-1172), M20E (Serial Numbers 21-0038, 21-1161 through 21-1181, and M20F (Serial Numbers 22-1179 through 22-1272) airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel from leaking in the cabin as a result of a cracked diaphragm in the low fuel pressure switch, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the low fuel pressure warning system in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin Number M20-193A dated April 1, 1976, or later FAA approved revision. A copy of this Service Bulletin can be obtained from Mooney Aircraft Corporation, Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028. (b) Any alternate equivalent method of compliance with this airworthiness directive must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. This amendment becomes effective May 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes Subject: Leaking Fuel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/19/1976 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20C | M20E | 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: 76-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2607 AD NUMBER: 76-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20C, M20E, and M20F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 19, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-10-05 MOONEY: Amendment 39-2607. Applies to Models M20C (Serial Numbers 20-0010, 20-1147 through 20-1172), M20E (Serial Numbers 21-0038, 21-1161 through 21-1181, and M20F (Serial Numbers 22-1179 through 22-1272) airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next ten hours' time in service after the effective date of this airworthiness directive unless already accomplished. To prevent fuel from leaking in the cabin as a result of a cracked diaphragm in the low fuel pressure switch, accomplish the following: (a) Remove the low fuel pressure warning system in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin Number M20-193A dated April 1, 1976, or later FAA approved revision. A copy of this Service Bulletin can be obtained from Mooney Aircraft Corporation, Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028. (b) Any alternate equivalent method of compliance with this airworthiness directive must be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Flight Standards Division, Southwest Region, Federal Aviation Administration. This amendment becomes effective May 19, 1976. FOOTER:
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