AD 80-02-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20K Series Airplanes

AD Number
80-02-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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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.

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