- Effective
- August 1, 1978
- Models
- M20F, M20J
- Data sheet
- TCDS2A3
- Registered aircraft
- 2,137 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Small airplane
- Amendment
- 39-3270
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The airworthiness directive
78-15-02 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-3270. Applies to Models M20F airplanes, all serial numbers, and M20J airplanes, serial numbers 24-0001 through 24-0609 certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the main landing gear side brace bolts, accomplish the following: Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, replace the main landing gear side brace bolts in accordance with Mooney Service Bulletin No. M20-212 dated March 1, 1978, or equivalent methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Southwest Region. This amendment becomes effective August 1, 1978.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 2,137
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1966 | 119 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 212 |
| 1968 | 55 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1974 | 33 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1976 | 107 |
| 1977 | 208 |
| 1978 | 211 |
| 1979 | 105 |
| 1980 | 64 |
| 1981 | 105 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 68 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
309 with no year recorded