AD 85-24-03

85-24-03 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION: Amendment 39-5173. Applies to Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, and M22 (all Serial Numbers (S/N)) airplanes certificated in any category.

Compliance: Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or at the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, unless already accomplished.

To preclude fuel contamination and water entrapment in the fuel tanks accomplish the following: (a) For Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G (all S/N), M20J (S/N 24-0001 through 24-1498), M20K (S/N 25-0001 through 25-0854) and M22 (all S/N) airplanes, visually inspect all fuel tank bays and rib stations in accordance with the instructions contained in Mooney S/B M20-230, dated April 10, 1985. Repair all discrepancies found prior to further flight.

(b) For Models M20C (S/N 2623 through 20-1258), M20D (S/N 201 through 260), M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K and M22 (all S/N) airplanes, visually inspect the fueltank filler cap assemblies in accordance with the instructions contained in Mooney S/B M20-229, dated April 10, 1985. Repair all discrepancies found prior to further flight.

(c) For Models M20J (S/N 24-1499 and on) and 20K (S/N 20-0855 and on) airplanes that have had any fuel tank resealed after initial installation at the factory, visually inspect all fuel tank bays and rib stations in accordance with the instructions contained in Mooney S/B M20-230 dated April 10, 1985. Repair all discrepancies found prior to further flight.

(d) Airplanes may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a location where this AD may be accomplished.

(e) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, ASW-150, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, Post Office Box 1689, Fort Worth, Texas 76101.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request toMooney Aircraft Corporation, Post Office Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78028-0072 or FAA, Office of Regional Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment becomes effective on January 6, 1986.