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2012-05-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the tail pitch trim assembly, which could result in loss of control.

Effective: Mar 20, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes

2008-02-06

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GSM 85 Servo Gearbox Units

Unsafe Condition: Foreign object debris inside the GARMIN GSM 85 servo gearbox units could result in jamming of the gearbox.

Effective: Feb 26, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GSM 85 Servo Gearbox Units

2007-05-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., (Mooney) Models M20M and M20R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the engine mount attaching hardware to maintain torque due to compression of firewall insulation and upholstery between the fuselage tubular frame and the firewall at the upper left and ...

Effective: Apr 9, 2007 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., (Mooney) Models M20M and M20R Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2006-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the cylinder assemblies and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head.

Effective: Jul 11, 2006 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Engine Components Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2005-01-19

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...

Effective: Feb 23, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

2004-25-04

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

Unsafe Condition: Improper installation of the fuel bladder drains and fuel caps could allow rainwater to enter the fuel bladders, leading to water/ice contamination in the fuel system, which could result in rough e...

Effective: Jan 21, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2004-23-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The V-clamp detaching from the turbocharger and exposing the firewall to hot exhaust gases, which could result in an in-flight fire.

Effective: Dec 1, 2004 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (December 1, 2004).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2001-23-17

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

Unsafe Condition: could result in the pilot making flight decisions that put the aircraft in unsafe flight conditions.

Effective: Dec 28, 2001 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

2001-10-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell KC 225 Automatic Flight Control Systems

Unsafe Condition: The Honeywell KC 225 automatic flight control system (AFCS) is disconnecting without warning during flight in a gross mistrim configuration, which could result in an undesirable autotrim command th...

Effective: Jun 15, 2001 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell KC 225 Automatic Flight Control Systems

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

98-21-21 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

Unsafe Condition: Overheating of the electric door seal inflation systems could cause smoke and a possible fire in the cockpit, which could result in passenger injury.

Effective: May 1, 2000 Category: appliance Compliance: Prior to further flight after October 30, 1998

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

99-11-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Dangerous levels of carbon monoxide entering the airplane cabin during takeoff, climb, and descent operations caused by the present flight cabin sealing design, allowing exhaust gas mix to enter th...

Effective: Jun 15, 1999 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date (June 15, 1999).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20R Airplanes

98-24-11

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracked aileron control links could result in loss of aileron control and loss of the airplane.

Effective: Dec 28, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

98-25-02

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Airworthiness Directives; BF Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. SKYWATCH SKY497 Installations with a Top-Mounted Antenna

Unsafe Condition: Internal component failure in BF Goodrich SKYWATCH SKY497 installations with a top-mounted antenna changes the antenna configuration from TOP to BOTTOM mount, causing target indicators to display o...

Effective: Dec 22, 1998 Category: appliance Compliance: within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; BF Goodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. SKYWATCH SKY497 Installations with a Top-Mounted Antenna

98-21-26

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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 fail...

Effective: Nov 26, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD

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

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

98-14-03

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Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. KT 76A Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponders.

Unsafe Condition: The inability of AlliedSignal Inc. KT 76A ATC transponders to coordinate with ground-based ATC radar sites and nearby TCAS-equipped aircraft, caused by silver migration in resistor network modules ...

Effective: Aug 16, 1998 Category: appliance Compliance: within 12 calendar months

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AlliedSignal Inc. KT 76A Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponders.

97-26-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The fuel cap retaining lanyard can become trapped by the fuel float, preventing it from following the fuel level and causing a false fuel quantity reading, leading to loss of engine power and fuel ...

Effective: Jan 20, 1998 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes

95-26-16 R1

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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 fa...

Effective: May 16, 1996 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, except to those operators r...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20J Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

95-18-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20K Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Malfunction of a Gerdes fuel selector valve, part number A-2580, which does not allow the operator to select the appropriate fuel tank.

Effective: Oct 20, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20K Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

95-17-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20K Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracked exhaust transition tube connecting the exhaust manifolds to the turbocharger inlet could allow exhaust gases to enter the cabin heating system, resulting in hazardous levels of carbon monox...

Effective: Sep 25, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Required initially within the next 10 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, ...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20K Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

95-12-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20R Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Exhaust system cracks in the header assembly, muffler assembly, and exhaust tailpipe assembly at the spot welds could cause high temperatures near fuel lines, leading to an airplane engine fire.

Effective: Jun 22, 1995 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 5 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at in...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Aircraft Corporation Model M20R Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

92-08-15

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-3201, 24-3218 through 24-3238, 24-3240 through 24-3250, and 24-3252 through 24-3256, certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition: Rudder imbalance could lead to aerodynamic problems and loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 30, 1992 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD, and within the next 15 hours time-in...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Model M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-3201, 24-3218 through 24-3238, 24-3240 through 24-3250, and 24-3252 through 24-3256, certificated in any category.

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

88-25-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: In-flight opening of the baggage door due to inadequate auxiliary exit mechanism.

Effective: Jan 5, 1989 Category: aircraft Compliance: within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already acco...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Mooney Model M20J and M20K Series Airplanes

86-19-10

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Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models M20 and M20A (all serial numbers) airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Structural failure due to deteriorated wooden structures in the empennage and wing/carry-thru structures.

Effective: Oct 6, 1986 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, if AD 76-15-01 has not been complied...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Models M20 and M20A (all serial numbers) airplanes

85-23-07

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Airworthiness Directives; KING RADIO CORPORATION Models KFC 150, KAP 150 and KAP 100 Autopilot Systems

Unsafe Condition: Undetected trim malfunctions that may result in significant mistrim conditions.

Effective: Jan 27, 1986 Category: appliance Compliance: Within 10 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date for initial deactivation and placa...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; KING RADIO CORPORATION Models KFC 150, KAP 150 and KAP 100 Autopilot Systems

85-25-02

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Airworthiness Directives; KING RADIO CORPORATION Models KFC 200, KFC 150, KAP 150 and KAP 100 Autopilot Systems

Unsafe Condition: Loss of primary pitch and/or roll control due to failure of the cable guard attaching hardware on Models KS 177 pitch servo (P/N 065-0050-04 and -012) and/or Model KS 178 roll servo (P/N 065-0051-0...

Effective: Jan 27, 1986 Category: appliance Compliance: Within the next 5 hours time-in-service or within the next 10 calendar days after the effective d...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; KING RADIO CORPORATION Models KFC 200, KFC 150, KAP 150 and KAP 100 Autopilot Systems

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls