AD Amdt-39-9575

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9575
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-CE-102-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 17562

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The alternate air door assembly may have a missing or insecure cotter pin, which could cause the alternate air door to separate and lodge in the air intake of the fuel injector, leading to engine failure.

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Required Actions

Repetitively inspect the alternate air door assembly for a secure cotter pin. Replace the cotter pin if missing or insecure. Option to incorporate an improved alternate air door plate assembly to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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