AD 80-02-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20K | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fuselage tubular structure
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Required Actions
Reinforce the lower right fuselage tubular structure with a split-sleeve and clamps in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-220 dated November 16, 1979, or equivalent methods approved by the FAA. Aircraft may be flown under FAR 21.197(a)(1) to a location where the modification can be done.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 90 days after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20K airplanes, Serial Numbers 25-0001 through 25-0247
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Tubular Structure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-02-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-02-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Tubular Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1980 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20K Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-02-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3670 AD NUMBER: 80-02-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-02-12 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3670. Applies to Models M20K airplanes, Serial Numbers 25-0001 through 25-0247, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the fuselage tubular structure, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of the AD, reinforce the lower right fuselage tubular structure with a split-sleeve and clamps in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-220 dated November 16, 1979, or equivalent methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. 2. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197(a)(1) to a location where the modification required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective February 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-02-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-02-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Tubular Structure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/01/1980 Make: Mooney Aviation Company Inc Model: M20K 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: 80-02-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3670 AD NUMBER: 80-02-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 1, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-02-12 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3670. Applies to Models M20K airplanes, Serial Numbers 25-0001 through 25-0247, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the fuselage tubular structure, accomplish the following: 1. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of the AD, reinforce the lower right fuselage tubular structure with a split-sleeve and clamps in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-220 dated November 16, 1979, or equivalent methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. 2. Aircraft may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197(a)(1) to a location where the modification required by this AD may be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective February 1, 1980. FOOTER:
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