AD 88-25-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-25-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Federal Register Abstract

Baggage Door Mechanism

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AD Number:
88-25-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes
Subject:
Baggage Door Mechanism
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1989
Make:
Mooney Aviation Company Inc
Model:
M20J | 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-25-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6085

AD NUMBER:   88-25-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-25-11 MOONEY: Amendment 39-6085.

Applicability: Models 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.

Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent in-flight opening of the baggage door, accomplish the following:
(a) Modify the auxiliary exit mechanism in the baggage door, install a placard, and incorporate the Pilots Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual Supplement as specified in Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. M20-239, dated September 28, 1988, and operate the airplane in accordance with these instructions.

(b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to the Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78029; or may examine this document at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6085, AD 88-25-11) becomes effective on January 5, 1989.

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AD Number:
88-25-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes
Subject:
Baggage Door Mechanism
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/05/1989
Make:
Mooney Aviation Company Inc
Model:
M20J | 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: 88-25-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6085

AD NUMBER:   88-25-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 5, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   88-25-11 MOONEY: Amendment 39-6085.

Applicability: Models 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.

Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent in-flight opening of the baggage door, accomplish the following:
(a) Modify the auxiliary exit mechanism in the baggage door, install a placard, and incorporate the Pilots Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual Supplement as specified in Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. M20-239, dated September 28, 1988, and operate the airplane in accordance with these instructions.

(b) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to the Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78029; or may examine this document at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6085, AD 88-25-11) becomes effective on January 5, 1989.

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