# N321EH: 1991 Mooney M20M

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mooney M20M](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20m) (registry code 5870222, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Lycoming TIO-540-AF1A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-af1a) (registry code 42000)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A3) (Mooney International Corporation), [TCDS E14EA](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E14EA) (Lycoming Engines) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 270096
- Year built: 1991
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: October 21, 2011
- Certificate issued: July 18, 2016
- Expires: July 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A37273
- Registered owner: [Eastern Stearman Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EASTERN%20STEARMAN%20INC%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: [Leesburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Leesburg)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1803° N, 77.5335° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20176, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=321EH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321EH

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 34 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mooney M20M)

- [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024
- [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2014-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-18): Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings · Mooney International M20C, M20E, M20M and 2 more. Effective Aug 20, 2014
- [AD 2012-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-05-09): Stabilizers · Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D and 10 more. Effective Mar 20, 2012
- [AD 2008-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-06): GSM 85 servo gearbox units · Cessna 182T, 206H, LC40-550FG and 11 more. Effective Feb 26, 2008
- [AD 2007-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-05-04): Upper left and upper right engine mount attaching · Mooney M20M and M20R. Effective Apr 9, 2007
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-17): Tailpipe coupling · Mooney M20M. Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 2001-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-10-09): Automatic Flight Control Systems · Aerostar PA-60-700P (Aerostar 700P), 208, 208B and 15 more. Effective Jun 15, 2001
- [AD 98-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-11): Aileron Control Links · Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D and 8 more. Effective Dec 28, 1998
- [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998
- [AD 98-21-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-26): Main Landing Gear Side Brace Bolt · Mooney M20J, M20K, M20M and 1 more. Effective Nov 26, 1998
- [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998
- [AD 75-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-04): Electric Gear Systems · Mooney M20, M20A, M20B and 12 more. Effective Dec 8, 1975

### Matched by engine (Lycoming TIO-540-AF1A)

- [AD 2026-04-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-04-11): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 605 more. Effective Apr 8, 2026
- [AD 2015-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-19-07): Fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 187 more. Effective Nov 3, 2015
- [AD 2012-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-01): Crankshafts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-360-A1A, AEIO-360-A1B, AEIO-360-A1B6 and 321 more. Effective Oct 24, 2012
- [AD 71-13-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-13-01-R1): Rescinding an airworthiness directive · Lycoming Engines TIO-540-A1A, TIO-540-A1B, TIO-540-A1C and 13 more. Effective Mar 8, 2012
- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [AD 2011-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-13-03): Turbocharger Turbine · Lycoming Engines LTO-360-E1A6D, O-540-L3C5D, TIGO-541-E1A and 20 more. Effective Jul 13, 2011
- [AD 2009-26-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-12): Cylinder assemblies · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 264 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2009-02-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-02-03): Fuel injection servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 261 more. Effective Feb 9, 2009
- [AD 2006-10-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-21): ECi connecting rods · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods, AEIO-360-B1B, AEIO-360-B1D and 171 more. Effective Jun 22, 2006
- [AD 2005-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-06): Riveted-impulse coupling assemblies and snap-ring coupling assemblies · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 154 more. Effective Jul 19, 2005
- [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-24): Zinc-plated Crankshaft Gear Retaining Bolts · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 161 more. Effective Mar 30, 2004
- [AD 2003-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-03): Rotary fuel pumps · Lycoming Engines AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 262 more. Effective Aug 14, 2003
- [AD 97-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-11): Cylinder kits · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 538 more. Effective Aug 12, 1997
- [AD 92-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-12-05): Piston Pins · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 532 more. Effective Jul 10, 1992
- [AD 91-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-08-07): Fuel Pump · Lycoming Engines TIO-360-A1A, TIO-360-A1B, TIO-360-A3B6 and 51 more. Effective May 6, 1991

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 91-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-03-15) (historical): Tailpipe Coupling · Mooney M20M. Effective Feb 19, 1991
- [AD 2024-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-21-02) (historical): Engine (Reciprocating) · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 548 more. Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2011-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-26-04) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 186 more. Effective Jan 25, 2012
- [AD 2011-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-10) (historical): Fuel servos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 256 more. Effective Aug 16, 2011
- [AD 2008-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-19-05) (historical): Parallel Valve'' reciprocating engines · Engine Components Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies, AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B and 262 more. Effective Oct 20, 2008
- [AD 2008-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-14-07) (historical): Externally mounted fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1B and 185 more. Effective Aug 14, 2008
- [AD 2008-08-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-08-14) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Superior Air Parts AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 242 more. Effective Apr 29, 2008
- [AD 2008-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-51) (historical): Fuel injection servo plugs · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 235 more
- [AD 2005-26-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-26-10) (historical): ECi cylinder assemblies. · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 413 more. Effective Jan 31, 2006
- [AD 2002-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-01) (historical): Fuel injector fuel lines · Textron Lycoming, AVCO IGO-480-A1B6, IGO-540-B1A, IGO-540-B1C and 178 more. Effective Jan 31, 2003
- [AD 2002-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-06) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5 and 46 more. Effective Nov 19, 2002
- [AD 2002-20-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-20-51) (historical): Crankshaft gear retaining bolts · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540, IO-540 Series (all), LTIO-540-F2BD and 39 more
- [AD 2002-17-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-17-53) (historical): Crankshaft · Lycoming Engines LTIO-540-F2BD, LTIO-540-J2B, LTIO-540-J2BD and 36 more
- [AD 98-18-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-18-12) (historical): Fuel Pump · Textron Lycoming, AVCO AEIO-540-D4A5, AEIO-540-D4B5, AEIO-540-D4C5 and 249 more. Effective Sep 28, 1998

## Information bulletins (advisory) (12 in force)

- [SAIB 2023-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-02): Landing Gear System. Issued Mar 3, 2023
- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-12): Landing Gear System. Issued Mar 14, 2014
- [SAIB NE-13-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-32): Propeller Spinner Section. Issued May 9, 2013
- [SAIB CE-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-12): Navigation: CRS/BARO Knob Interference in some G1000/G900X/G950 Installations. Issued Feb 11, 2009
- [SAIB CE-05-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-05-13): . Issued Nov 9, 2004
- [SAIB SW-02-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-02-46): . Issued Sep 11, 2002
- [SAIB NE-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-08): Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section - Lycoming Engines Parallel Valve Cylinders. Issued May 2, 2019
- [SAIB NE-08-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32R1): Propeller Governor  Idler Gear Shaft Set Screw. Issued May 13, 2016
- [SAIB NE-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-14-13): Reciprocating Engine - Cylinder Mounting Studs. Issued Mar 24, 2014
- [SAIB NE-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-09-04): Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines. Issued Jan 10, 2009
- [SAIB NE-06-32R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-32R1): Reciprocating Engine - Crankshaft. Issued Sep 10, 2008
- [SAIB NE-08-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-08-32) (historical): Propeller Governor Set Screw. Issued Jul 3, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N321EH.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N321EH.

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR 2013FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000628), Nov 7, 2013: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION HAS BEEN FOUND IN TWO PLACES ON THE UPPER MAIN SPAR CAP.

## Related

- Other Mooney M20M aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20m/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Mooney M20M: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20m/stcs.md
- The Lycoming TIO-540-AF1A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-tio-540-af1a.md

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