Mooney M20 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 123

1955Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 123 aircraft
1955	4
1956	50
1957	50
1958	6
1960	1
1961	2
1962	4
1963	1
1965	2
1966	1
1976	1
1986	1

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 21

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1961In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 17 ADs
1961	1
1963	1
1965	1
1967	1
1973	1
1975	1
1978	1
1981	1
1986	1
1996	1
1998	2
2000	1
2001	1
2005	1
2006	1
2022	1

Airframe · Mooney M20

AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2006-03-08Vacuum pumpsEffective Mar 10, 2006 AD 2005-01-19Mode S transpondersEffective Feb 23, 2005 · Supersedes AD 2004-10-15

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SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
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WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870202'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7

Airframe · Mooney M20

SAIB 2023-02Landing Gear SystemIssued Mar 3, 2023 SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB CE-14-12Landing Gear SystemIssued Mar 14, 2014 SAIB NE-13-32Propeller Spinner SectionIssued May 9, 2013 SAIB CE-05-42Issued Mar 18, 2005 SAIB CE-04-66Issued Apr 29, 2004 SAIB CE-03-46Issued Jul 21, 2003

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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
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Registered aircraft · 23

N1350WMaxwell Don P · Longview, TXS/N 2631 N5017LJohnston Trevor David · Benton, ILBuilt 1976 · S/N 22-1424 N5205BHarms Frederick L · Hesperia, CABuilt 1956 · S/N 1068

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  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 91

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Collision during takeoff/land1 case

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 14 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA13LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.Sep 2, 2013 · N78951 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Sierraville, CAthe pilot's decision to attempt takeoff in crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the capability of the airplane, and, his subsequent failure to maintain the airplane's proper alignment over the runway. Also causal was the pilot's premature liftoff and…Sep 2, 2002 · N881B · Substantial damage NTSB MIA02LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.Nov 22, 2001 · N5217B · Destroyed

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870202') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870202')
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
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ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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FAA incident reports · 63

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20211011021809IMooney M20 · Kerrville, TXPIC made a hard landing resulting in the aircraft proposing. Upon the second hit the nose gear collapsed leading to the aircraft sliding left off the runway and coming to rest on the grass.Oct 11, 2021 · N5227B · Minor damage Incident 20210213005399IMooney M20 · Socorro, NMOn 13 February 2021 , at 1800 MST, a 1961 Mooney M20C, registered to [privacy data omitted], experienced a hard landing in gusty crosswinds in Socorro, NM, konm, causing the right main landing gear to collapse, resulting in a prop strike and superficial…Feb 13, 2021 · N78929 · Minor damage Incident 20160116003629IMooney M20 · Auburn, CAOn approach into Auburn airport pilot neglected to put the landing gear down. Aircraft landed gear up. 1750 Ptrs will be completedJan 16, 2016 · N5214B · Minor damage

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Service difficulty reports · 13

SDR 2021FA0000422Ignition Switch · inadequateI HAVE A NEWLY INSTALLED ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM (EIS), ELECTROAIR EIS-61000. ALONG WITH THE EIS I HAD A NEW IGNITION AND STARTER SWITCH KIT WHICH REPLACES THE TRADITIONAL KEY MAGNETO AND STARTER SWITCH. THE SWITCH ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED AT THE BOTTOM, LEFT Dec 22, 2021 · N57825 · Mooney M20 · Ignition Switching SDR 2021FA0000006Spark Plug · failedA STRING OF 3 IN FLIGHT MAGNETO FAILURES (MAGNETOS PURCHASED/OVERHAULED FROM 2 DIFFERENT SOURCES) OVER THE COURSE OF APPROXIMATELY 100 FLIGHT HOURS WAS LINKED TO BAD TEMPEST FINE WIRE SPARK PLUGS, ONE OF WHICH LOST A CENTER ELECTRODE IN FLIGHT DURING ENGINE OPSep 7, 2020 · N3345M · Mooney M20 · Spark Plug/Igniter SDR 2020FA0000063Cotter Pin · misinstalledON ANNUAL INSPECTION, MECHANIC REMOVED OIL SCREEN AND FOUND 3 BROKEN COTTER PINS IN THE SCREEN. MECHANIC USED BORESCOPE TO DETERMINE THAT AT LEAST ONE OF THE PINS CAME FROM THE CONNECTING. ROD. CONTINENTAL STATES THE COTTER PIN PN IS MS24665-132. THE OVERHAJul 5, 2019 · N1149P · Mooney M20 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA110114005Exhaust Duct · failedACFT MADE EMERGENCY/UNSCHEDULED DESCENT FOLLOWING LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND LOSS OF CABIN HEAT. THE RT TRANSITION FAILED AND SEPARATED AT THE TURBOCHARGER FLANGE. THE ENTIRE PART IS REGARDED AS FAILED. HAD THE PILOT NOT MADE THE DESCENT, IT IS POSSIBLE THAJan 1, 2011 · Mooney M20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle SDR CA110114004Duct · crackedPART WAS SENT IN WITH CRACK 85 PERCENT AROUND THE BODY. CRACK ORIGINATES FROM BALANCE TUBE ATTACHMENT TAB. SPOKE WITH MECHANIC BEFORE HE REMOVED THE PART AND HAD HIM CHECK FOR THIS ORIGIN OF THE CRACK. HAD ADVISED HIM OF SB10-1 AND HAD HIM REVIEW IT PRIOR TO Dec 17, 2010 · Mooney M20 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle SDR 2009FA0000589Structure · brokenEXHAUST TURBO TRANSITION IS BROKEN ABOVE FLANGE THAT MOUNTS TO TURBOCHARGER. INNER WALL OF TRANSITION TUBE IS ALSO MISSING.Jun 29, 2009 · N4YM · Mooney M20 · Exhaust Turbocharger SDR CA000824016Oil Filter · misinstalled(CAN) FOUND OIL FILTER HOUSING INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT, 180 OUT. CAUSED AIRCRAFT ENGINEOIL TO OVER HEAT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIMEI I HAVE FOUND THIS PROBLEM. THERMO VALVE DOES NOT LINE UP WITH OIL COOLER PASSAGE. NO COOLING FOR OIL.Sep 8, 1999 · Mooney M20 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System SDR 99ZZZX2386Cooler · leakingPART RECEIVED EPOXY REPAIRS THAT FAILED DURING NORMAL SERVICE. EPOXY WAS USED OVER CRACKS WHICH WORKED THROUGH TO THE SURFACE OF THE HARDENED EPOXY ALLOWING THE OIL COOLER TO LEAK AGAIN. SUBMITTER STATED EPOXY FAILURE IS COMMON IN OIL COOLERS AND RECOMMENDEDJun 1, 1999 · Mooney M20 · Engine Oil Cooler SDR 97ZZZX371Blade · damagedINSP FOUND PROP BLADE WITH IMPACT DAMAGE.Nov 5, 1996 · Mooney M20 · Propeller Blade Section SDR 97ZZZX370Blade · damagedINSP FOUND PROP BLADE WITH IMPACT DAMAGE.Nov 5, 1996 · Mooney M20 · Propeller Blade Section SDR EY2R9600918Ring · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON RING.Aug 1, 1996 · Mooney M20 · Propeller Assembly SDR EY2R9600628Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN A5868, FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Mooney M20 · Propeller Blade Section SDR EY2R9600627Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN A10840, FOUND CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Mooney M20 · Propeller Blade Section

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STCs that may be installed · 263

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA00024NYInstallation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.Airwolf Filter Corporation STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P Instruments STC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Volans-I M204 registered aircraftRegistry code 06102AB Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M200 registered aircraftRegistry code 5870302

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