AD 98-21-26
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20J | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20K | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20M | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes |
| aircraft | Mooney Aviation Company Inc | M20R | Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) leg bracket, part number 510010, caused by laser pattern cutting during manufacturing, which could propagate over time and result in MLG side brace bolt failure.
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Required Actions
Grind the surface of the MLG leg bracket (P/N 510010), inspect the area for cracks, and replace any cracked bracket with a new one prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J (serials 24-3415 and 24-3416), M20K (serials 25-2018 through 25-2021), M20M (serial 27-0241), and M20R (serials 29-0135 through 29-0138)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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