AD Amdt-39-10834

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10834
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-47-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 55324

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Manufacturing of main landing gear (MLG) leg brackets using laser pattern cutting results in minor cracks at the bends, which could propagate and lead to failure of the MLG side brace bolt, causing MLG collapse.

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Required Actions

Grind the surface of the main landing gear (MLG) leg bracket, inspect the area for cracks, and replace any cracked MLG leg bracket.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R airplanes with main landing gear (MLG) leg brackets manufactured using laser pattern cutting.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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