AD 79-18-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18C | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Mite Models M-18L, M-18C, M-18LA, and M-18C55 |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18C 55 | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Mite Models M-18L, M-18C, M-18LA, and M-18C55 |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18L | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Mite Models M-18L, M-18C, M-18LA, and M-18C55 |
| aircraft | Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation | M-18LA | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Mite Models M-18L, M-18C, M-18LA, and M-18C55 |
Unsafe Condition
Wood deterioration in structural areas, fuselage, wood wing, wheel well, plywood joints, and fuel tank attachment points may cause structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect wing spars for cracks and delaminations, apply water-resistant material at wing-fuselage joint, inspect wheel well wood and glue joints, inspect fuselage plywood joints, test turtleback area for softness, inspect control hinges' welds, check fuel tank attachments, inspect battery area glue joints, clear drain holes, repair defects per AC 43.13-1A or approved equivalent, and submit data for inspection interval adjustments.
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Compliance Time
within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 35 months, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 36 months from the last inspection
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Mite Models M-18L (S/N 2 and up), M-18C (S/N 201 and up), M-18LA (S/N 100-200), M-18C55 (S/N 323 and up)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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