AD Amdt-39-10897

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10897
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-CE-20-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 64606

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the aileron control links due to cracks, which could result in loss of aileron control and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the aileron control links for the installation of a reinforcing gusset. If no gusset is installed, repetitively inspect the aileron control links for cracks. If cracks are found, replace the aileron control links with parts of improved design.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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