AD 88-25-11

88-25-11 MOONEY: Amendment 39-6085.

Applicability: Models M20J (Serial Numbers 24-0084, 24-0378 through 24-1645, and 24-3000 through 24-3056) and M20K (Serial Numbers 25-0001 through 25-1160) certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 25 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent in-flight opening of the baggage door, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the auxiliary exit mechanism in the baggage door, install a placard, and incorporate the Pilots Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual Supplement as specified in Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin No. M20-239, dated September 28, 1988, and operate the airplane in accordance with these instructions.

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

(c) An equivalent means of compliance with this AD may be used if approved by the Manager, Airplane Certification Branch, FAA, Fort Worth, Texas 76193-0150.

All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the document referred to herein upon request to the Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P. O. Box 72, Kerrville, Texas 78029; or may examine this document at the FAA, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

This amendment (39-6085, AD 88-25-11) becomes effective on January 5, 1989.