AD 88-25-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20K | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight opening of the baggage door due to inadequate auxiliary exit mechanism.
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Required Actions
Modify the auxiliary exit mechanism in the baggage door, install a placard, incorporate the Pilots Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual Supplement as specified in Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. M20-239, and operate the airplane in accordance with these instructions. Airplanes may be flown under FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished. Equivalent compliance may be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Model M20J (Serial Numbers 24-0084, 24-0378 through 24-1645, and 24-3000 through 24-3056) and M20K (Serial Numbers 25-0001 through 25-1160) certificated in any category.
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