AD 95-26-16 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The alternate air door bolt can separate from its fastener, allowing the alternate air door to lodge in the air intake of the fuel injector and restrict air flow to the engine, leading to engine failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect the alternate air door assembly to ensure the cotter pin exists and is secure. Replace the cotter pin with part number MS 24665-132 if it does not exist or is not secure. Option to incorporate an improved alternate air door plate assembly as a terminating action for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, except to those operators receiving this action by priority letter issued January 5, 1996, which made these actions effective immediately upon receipt.
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J airplanes (serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-3250 and 24-3252 through 24-3374), certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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