AD 78-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20F | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear side brace bolts
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Required Actions
Replace the main landing gear side brace bolts in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-212 dated March 1, 1978, or equivalent methods approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Models M20F (all serial numbers) and M20J (serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-0609)
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Federal Register Abstract
MLG Side Brace Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes Subject: MLG Side Brace Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/01/1978 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20F | M20J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3270 AD NUMBER: 78-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 1, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-15-02 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3270. Applies to Models M20F airplanes, all serial numbers, and M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-0609 certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the main landing gear side brace bolts, accomplish the following: Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, replace the main landing gear side brace bolts in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-212 dated March 1, 1978, or equivalent methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. This amendment becomes effective August 1, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-15-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-15-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes Subject: MLG Side Brace Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/01/1978 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20F | M20J 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: 78-15-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3270 AD NUMBER: 78-15-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 1, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-15-02 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3270. Applies to Models M20F airplanes, all serial numbers, and M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-0609 certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the main landing gear side brace bolts, accomplish the following: Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, replace the main landing gear side brace bolts in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-212 dated March 1, 1978, or equivalent methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. This amendment becomes effective August 1, 1978. FOOTER:
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