AD 92-08-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-3201, 24-3218 through 24-3238, 24-3240 through 24-3250, and 24-3252 through 24-3256, certificated in any category. |
Unsafe Condition
Rudder imbalance could lead to aerodynamic problems and loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Fabricate and install a placard stating 'Maximum Gross Weight Reduced to 2,740 Pounds' on the instrument panel. Insert a copy of this AD into the Airplane Flight Manual limitations section. Within 15 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect rudder static balance per Mooney SB M20-252. Adjust rudder balance weight if out of limits per SB M20-252.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, and within the next 15 hours time-in-service after the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-3201, 24-3218 through 24-3238, 24-3240 through 24-3250, and 24-3252 through 24-3256, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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