AD 79-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20F | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the pitch servo installation, specifically the absence or improper adjustment of servo stop bracket part number 7B1320, could lead to elevator control lock.
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Required Actions
Inspect the pitch servo installation per Edo-Aire Mitchell Service Bulletin MB-14, ensuring servo stop bracket part number 7B1320 is installed and adjusted as specified. If not installed, perform installation following SB MB-14.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours of flight time after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Models M20F and M20J with specific registration numbers listed in the AD (e.g., N3207F, N201A, etc.)
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Federal Register Abstract
Elevator Control Lock
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Subject: Elevator Control Lock Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/26/1979 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Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20F | M20J Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3438 AD NUMBER: 79-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 26, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-06-04 MOONEY: Amendment 39-3438. Applies to models M20F and M20J, registration numbers: N3207F N201A N9545M N201WX N201EU N201MF N201TN N201MR N201NW N201WT N201TS N201KJ HB-DWK N201YD N201YB N201WE N201JF OE-DHM N201TW N201ND N201MS N201GJ N201WM N201MW N201SE Compliance is required within the next 25 hours of flight time after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (unless already accomplished). To prevent elevator control lock, accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the pitch servo installation in accordance with Edo-Aire Mitchell Service Bulletin MB-14 dated 3/30/78 and assure servo stop bracket part number 7B1320 is installed and adjusted in accordance with SB MB-14, paragraph 5. 2. If servo stop bracket is not installed, accomplish the installation in accordance with Service Bulletin MB-14. This amendment becomes effective March 26, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-06-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-06-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J Subject: Elevator Control Lock Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/26/1979 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: 79-06-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3438 AD NUMBER: 79-06-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Models M20F and M20J ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 26, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-06-04 MOONEY: Amendment 39-3438. Applies to models M20F and M20J, registration numbers: N3207F N201A N9545M N201WX N201EU N201MF N201TN N201MR N201NW N201WT N201TS N201KJ HB-DWK N201YD N201YB N201WE N201JF OE-DHM N201TW N201ND N201MS N201GJ N201WM N201MW N201SE Compliance is required within the next 25 hours of flight time after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (unless already accomplished). To prevent elevator control lock, accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the pitch servo installation in accordance with Edo-Aire Mitchell Service Bulletin MB-14 dated 3/30/78 and assure servo stop bracket part number 7B1320 is installed and adjusted in accordance with SB MB-14, paragraph 5. 2. If servo stop bracket is not installed, accomplish the installation in accordance with Service Bulletin MB-14. This amendment becomes effective March 26, 1979. FOOTER:
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