Mooney M20K

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SDR 2026FA0000329Alternator · destroyedALTERNATOR DRIVE COUPLING DESTROYED CAUSING SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF ENGINE'S DRIVE GEAR P/N 657984. ALL FOUR BOLTS P/N 649205 SHEARED OFF OR THREADS STRIPPED FROM SHANKS CAUSING SEPARATION OF GEAR FROM CRANKSHAFT. LOCK PLATES P/N 641909 FOUND IN TACT IN OIL SUMay 7, 2026 · N252AN · Mooney M20K · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2026FA0000255Truss · brokenAIRCRAFT LANDED AND NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED ON ROLLOUT. NOSE TRUSS BROKEN CAUSED THE GEAR TO COLLAPSE.Apr 6, 2026 · N5810Z · Mooney M20K · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR HNAA2024092300839Floor Support · corrodedE051425 LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #3 GUSSETT IS CORRODED. RAR LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #3 GUSSET IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.Aug 21, 2024 · N698AE · Mooney M20K · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HNAA20240900838Floor Support · corrodedE051424 LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #2 GUSSETT IS CORRODED. RAR THE LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #2 GUSSET IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.Aug 21, 2024 · N698AE · Mooney M20K · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR HNAA20240900837Floor Support · corrodedE050583 LH OMEGA BEAM GUSSET CORRODED BTWN FR 50-51. RAR THE LH OMEGA BEAM GUSSET BTWN FR 45-53 IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.Aug 19, 2024 · N698AE · Mooney M20K · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2023FA0000082Unknown · unknownSUBJECT: REPETITIVE VIOLATIONS OF PART 43: SIGNING TOURISM BY A&P MECHANIC DESIGNATED TO ACT ACCORDING TO BUT NOT COMPLYING WITH PART 43.3 D.MAJOR DAMAGE ON ENGINE DURING REINSTALLATION IN GERMANY AFTER TOTAL OVERHAUL IN USA BY NEGLEGENCE OF MANUFACTURER´S INSFeb 11, 2023 · N9554U · Mooney M20K · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2021FA0000295Truss · brokenREAR NOSE GEAR TRUSS BROKE UPON LANDING. MECHANIC SUSPECTED AIRLINE CRACK IN PART THAT WAS NOT OBSERVABLE DURING INSPECTIONS. THIS SDR IS BEING SUBMITTED BY FAA ASI, FOR THE OWNER, WHO IS IIC FOR THE INCIDENT THAT THIS AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN.Oct 21, 2021 · N231AS · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear SystemSDR 2020FA0000048Door · destroyedTHE BAGGAGE DOOR WAS LATCHED PRIOR TO FLIGHT. AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 500 FEET AGL THE BAGGAGE DOOR BLEW OPEN AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON LANDING AN A&P INSPECTED THE LATCH AND OBSERVED IT WAS STILL IN THEMar 18, 2019 · N3663H · Mooney M20K · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 2017FA0000180Bellcrank · crackedDURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT'S SEAT SUDDENLY BROKE LOOSE AND MOVED FULL AFT. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED BELLCRANK TUBE UNDER THE PILOT'S SEAT. I WILL FORWARD PHOTOS.May 3, 2017 · N5773S · Mooney M20K · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR 2016FA0000363B-Nut · brokenFUEL LINE FROM PRIMER SOLENOID TO THROTTLE BODY,BROKE IN HALF UNDER B-NUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE FUEL SUPPLY TO THROTTLE BODY.Aug 7, 2016 · N252MB · Mooney M20K · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 2017FA0000030Clamp · brokenV BAND CLAMP HOLDING TURBOCHARGER ONTO EXHAUST BROKE AT THE SPOT WELD.May 1, 2016 · N321QC · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR CA150612005Drain · wrong part(CAN) OWNER ASK TO HAVE A FUEL LEAK REPAIRED AND COMPLAINED THAT FUEL DRAINING WAS VERY SLOW. AFTER DRAINING TANKS IT WAS NOTED THAT AN UNAPPROVED REPAIR HAD BEEN UNDERTAKEN AND THE SEALANT APPLIED COVERED THE DRAIN CHANNEL TO THE QUICK DRAIN. IN ORDER FOR FUEJun 11, 2015 · Mooney M20K · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2014FA0000602Piston Ring · failedENROUTE, IFR AT 17000 FT WHEN PILOT NOTICED DROP IN MANIFOLD PRESSURE. PILOT REDUCED POWER SETTINGS AND STARTED DESCENT . NEXT OIL PRESSURE AND MANIFOLD PRESSURE DROPPED SIGNIFICANTLY AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, FEATHERED THE PROP AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE. Sep 16, 2014 · N5626C · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA140730017Tube · worn(CAN) DURING A TRIM SERVO REPLACEMENT. THE TRIM TUBE ASSEMBLY WAS RUBBING ON A RIVET LOCATED ON THE ELT SHELF IN THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE TUBE HAS A WALL OF 0.035" OF THICKNESS. TUBE WAS WORN TO A WALL THICKNESS OF APPROX 0.10" THICK. TRIM TUBE WAS REPLACMay 8, 2014 · Mooney M20K · Autopilot SystemSDR 2014FA0000000Truss Fitting · failedDURING LANDING TOUCHDOWN, THE NOSE GEAR TRUSS ASSY FAILED AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.Jan 2, 2014 · Mooney M20K · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2013FA0000495Tire · failedAIRCRAFT WAS IN LANDING CONFIGURATION AND TOUCHED DOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT. APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, MOMENTS LATER ACFT PULLED TO THE LT AND THE LT MAIN TIRE WENT FLAT. MX NOTED THAT THE ACFT TIRE WAS WORN BEYOND LIMITS AND BOTH THE LT TIRE AND TUBE WERE REAug 28, 2013 · N252JC · Mooney M20K · TireSDR FK8R20130311001Cylinder · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, AN OIL LEAK WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER AFTER WASHING THE ENGINE AND RUNNING IT AGAIN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE CYLINDER IN THE AREA WHERE THE BARREL ATTACHES TO THE HEAD. THE CYLINDER HAD BEENFeb 22, 2013 · N231G · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2013FA0000090Wire · brokenPILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR NOTED THE ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL. ON LANDING FOUND WIRES HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE A+ TERMINAL OF THE RESISTOR BAR OF THE FUEL BOOST RESISTOR. WIRING REPAIRED AND REPLACED RESISTOR. NOTICED THAT THE RESISTOR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REJan 19, 2013 · N231AQ · Mooney M20K · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2013FA0000040Switch · failedLANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT ON TAKEOFF.Dec 31, 2012 · N231PQ · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2012FA0000479Mount · failedPILOT INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOCK MOUNTS (PROBABLY ORIGINAL) ALL BROKEN AND SEPARATED CAUSING PANEL TO FALL ONTO A TUBULAR STRUCTURE, THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHES ARE MOUNTED TO THE SHOCK MOUNT PANEL. THE BUSS BAR OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHES SHORTING ON TO TUBJul 12, 2012 · N5789M · Mooney M20K · Instrument PanelSDR 2011FA0000717Magneto · failedDURING A POST ACFT ACCIDENT ENGINE TEARDOWN IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RT MAGNETO FIRED ERRATICALLY BELOW 1400 RPM. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE DISTRIBUTOR GEAR WAS LOOSE AND THE ROTOR GEAR WAS LOOSE. PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF.Jul 7, 2011 · N231E · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR 2010FA0001146Housing · crackedDURING INSP OF AD82-27-03, THERE IS A .5 INCH CRACK IN THE INTERNAL AREA OF THE HOUSING THAT DOES NOT PENETRATE THE OUTER WALL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THIS AD NO LONGER APPLIES, BECAUSE THE PN OF THIS HOUSING WAS FOUND TO BE 600510-04 (SEE PARA J) OF THIS AD.Oct 21, 2010 · N231NJ · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR XOHR2010FA001070Brush Block · loose() CHARGING SYS REPORTED AS INTERMITTENT. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND BOTH F1 AND F2 POSTS WERE LOOSE ON ALTERNATOR`S BRUSH BLOCK. THE BRUSH BLOCK IS PLASTIC AND THERE IS NO LOCKING DEVICE ON THESE POSTS. ENGINE VIBRATION IS MOST LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THE NUTSep 10, 2010 · N5767T · Mooney M20K · AC Generation SystemSDR 2010FA0000955Truss · failedPILOT STATES THAT HE HAD MADE SEVERAL LANDINGS DURNG THE DAY BUT ON THE FINAL ONE AS THE NOSE WHEEL TOUCHED DOWN IT STARTED TO "WOBBLE BRIEFLY" AND THEN COLLAPSED FOLLOWED BY THE MAIL LANDING GEAR. DURING THE INCIDENT INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE NOSE Aug 12, 2010 · N231DT · Mooney M20K · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2010FA0000076Rod · failedSTEERING LINKAGE ROD BROKE AT THE NLG TRUSS ASSY.Jan 27, 2010 · N252VV · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA090310010Blade · corroded(CAN) DURING LPI INSP, CORROSION FOUND IN O-RING GROOVE. UNREPAIRABLE IAW MANUAL NR BOM100-1.Mar 6, 2009 · Mooney M20K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 2008FA0000840Ground Stud · misinstalledAIRFRAME GROUND PLUG IN HAS NEVER BEEN CONNECTED TO AIRFRAME GROUND. BASE OF RECEPTACLE WAS INSULATED FROM AIRFRAME GROUND BY PRIMER ON METAL ANGLE. WE FOUND COMPLETE ISOLATION FROM GROUND POINT TO FUEL FILLER OPENING, NO GROUND ON OUR FUELING OPERATIONS FOR PNov 24, 2008 · N305P · Mooney M20K · Electrical Power SystemSDR 2007FA0000941Roll Servo · looseMOTOR ASSY COMING LOOSE ON SERVO MOUNT. LOOSE HARDWARE, LOOSE MOTOR. RECOMMEND SERVO TO BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER SERVO ASSY (THAT MOTOR AND HARDWARE ARE NOT LOOSE). (K)Oct 9, 2007 · N697SP · Mooney M20K · Flight Control SystemSDR 2007FA0001017Turbocharger · crackedFOUND APPROX 1.25 INCH CRACK IN TURBO CHARGER HOUSING BELOW EXHAUST INLET AT WELD. (K)Aug 30, 2007 · N231GZ · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 2006FA0000971Valve · leakingTHE FUEL PRIMER DIVERTER VALVE P/N 642199 (P/N 55P70D5E-608) LEAKED FUEL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT, IT WAS LEAKING SO MUCH THE ENGINE WOULD NOT KEEP RUNNING WITHOUT THE USE OF THE ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP. INITIALLY OUR MFG VENDOR GAVE ME A REPLACEMENT PSep 26, 2006 · N231GR · Mooney M20K · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 2006FA0000481Piston · erodedTHE OIL CONTROL RING LANDS ON PISTON SEVERLY ERRODED AT PISTON PIN HOLE, BOTH SIDES OF PISTON. THIS IS THE 13 TH PISTON THAT WE HAVE SEEN THIS ON, IN OUR ENGINE SHOP. SC MODIFICATIONS, HAS 12 OF THEM, HAVE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE ONE TO SHOW. (K)Apr 25, 2006 · N43PG · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA041015008Hub · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YR. O/H. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE HUB, BLADE BEARINGS (C3411),PISTON ROD (B2345), SPLIT RETAINERS (C3903) AND PISTON (C3418) WERE UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO WEAR AND/OR CORROSION. MANUFACTURERS RECCOMENDED TBO AS PER S/B Oct 15, 2004 · Mooney M20K · Propeller Hub SectionSDR HJL2004F00000Spring · brokenLANDING GEAR ACTUATOR, PN R5329M24-1, OR MFG AC PN 880037-507, WOULD NOT FUNCTION MANUALLY OR ELECTRICALLY. ACTUATOR WAS SENT FOR INSPECTION. AFTER VERIFYING THAT ACTUATOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION, THE ACTUATOR WAS OPENED, INSPECTED, AND THE TORSION SPRING WAS FOUJul 12, 2004 · N252YE · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR WYNBRANDTFluid · solidifiedDURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT TOOK VERY HIGH RPM TO TAXI. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE WHEEL CYLINDER HAD TURNED THE CONSISTENCY OF HONEY. THE FLUID WAS PURGED BY BLEEDING USING PEDALS PRESSURE TO MOVE FLUID OUT. THE BRAKE BLEEDERS HAD TFeb 2, 2004 · N963PM · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2003FA0001238Pushrod Tube · corrodedFOUND BOTH AILERON OB PUSH ROD TUBES RUSTING INTERNALLY. IF RUST IS NOTICED ON EXTERIOR OF TUBE, IT IS ALREADY AT POINT OF FAILURE. TT 5140 HRS RECOMMEND REPLACING BOTH AILERON PUSH ROD TUBE ASSEMBLIES ON ANY AC WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED IN PAST FIVE YEADec 1, 2003 · N231PF · Mooney M20K · Aileron Control SystemSDR AKG2003F00002Actuator · wornTHE THREADS IN THE ACTUATOR NUT ARE WORN AND ALLOWING THE NUT TO MOVE ON THE JACK SCREW AND BECOME JAMMED WHEN IT CONTACTS THE STOP ON EITHER END OF TRAVEL NOSE UP OR NOSE DOWN. PART LOCATION IS BETWEEN THE PILOT AND COPILOT SEATS UNDER THE FLOOR PANEL.Oct 30, 2003 · N5254G · Mooney M20K · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR CSE001Magneto · misrepairedENGINE WILL NOT RUN ON LEFT MAGNETO. INSPECTION IN THE WORKSHOP REVEALED THAT THE WOODRUFF DRIVE KEY BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE COUPLING WAS MISSING.Jun 5, 2003 · N90BE · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR AUS20030601Cylinder · failed(AUS) ENGINE NR 1 CYLINDER BARREL FAILED IN AREA APPROXIMATELY TWO FINS FROM TOP OF BARREL. CYLINDER HEAD AND ATTACHED SECTION OF BARREL SEPARATED. SEVERE DAMAGE TO ENGINE.May 26, 2003 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0000296Mount · damagedDURING A SPECIAL INSPECTION, AFTER A PRIOR PROP STRIKE, FOUND THE REAR UPPER CROSSOVER TUBE OFTHE ENGINE MOUNT BENT DOWN. DOWNLOAD BEND. AIRCRAFT MODIFIED PER STC SA5691NM. REMOVED MOUNT, SENT TO MFG. FOR REPAIR, REINSTALLED MOUNT.Mar 16, 2003 · N1157P · Mooney M20K · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2003FA0000295Mount · bentDURING A SPECIAL INSPECTION, AFTER A PRIOR PROP STRIKE, FOUND THE REAR UPPER CROSSOVER TUBE OFTHE ENGINE MOUNT BENT DOWN. DOWNLOAD BEND. AIRCRAFT MODIFIED IAW STC SA5691NM. REMOVED MOUNT, SENT FOR REPAIR, REINSTALLED MOUNT.Mar 16, 2003 · N1157P · Mooney M20K · Engine Mount SectionSDR HJL2003F00000Distributor Gear · failedAIRCRAFT FAILED TO RUN/ LESS THAN 500 FT/MIN CLIMB. UPON INSPECTION FOUND TEETH IN DISTRIBUTOR GEAR SHEARED- 30 DEGREE.Jan 24, 2003 · N4710H · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA021125003Shield · missing(CAN) A/C ENROUTE AT FLIGHT LEVEL 210, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. AIRCRAFT TURNED BACK. PILOT REPORTED ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE & MISFIRING BADLY A/C LANDED SAFELY. PILOTS EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS ON NR 3 CYLINDER FIRST & THEN ON BOTH NR 3 & 4 CYLINDERS. ENGINE IS Nov 5, 2002 · N3055E · Mooney M20K · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR 2002FA0001209Universal Joint · inoperativeDURING INVESTIGATION OF AUTO PILOT PITCH OSOLATIONS. FOUND UNIVERSAL JOINT AT PITCH TRIM JACK SCREW SQUARE DRIVE ISSING ONE OF THE FOUR STAKED IN ROLL PINS.Sep 9, 2002 · N231GE · Mooney M20K · Elevator Control SystemSDR ASOA02356Battery · dischargedDURING GROUND INSPECTION IN ATL, WHEN TESTED, THE INTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS GO OUT IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. MAINTENANCE CHARGED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERIES. OPERATIONAL TESTING OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHT GOOD AT THIS TIME. (M)Jun 21, 2002 · N231AS · Mooney M20K · Emergency LightingSDR 2002FA0000393Cotter Pin · brokenDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND COTTER PIN IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. THE COTTER PIN WAS BROKEN INTO THREE PIECES. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE FOUND THE COTTER PIN MISSING FROM CYLINDER NUMBER FOURS LOWER CONNECTING ROD BOLT. I BELIEVE THE COTTER PIN WAMar 13, 2002 · N231NJ · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001FA0000604Washer · missingWHILE TROUBLESHOOTING A FUEL FLOW PROBLEM, AN OIL LEAK MANIFESTED AT NR 6 EXHAUST ROCKER COVER. WHEN COVER REMOVED, THE TAB WASHERS WERE FOUND MISSING FROM THE ROCKER SHAFT STUDS. ALL COVERS WERE REMOVED AND THE SAME CONDITION FOUND. A CHECK OF MAINTENANCE RECDec 5, 2001 · N231ND · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2001FA0000550Switch · stuckDURING TRIM ADJUSTMENT, PILOT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. GROUND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE ELEVATOR TRIM SWITCH HAD STUCK IN THE NOSE DOWN POSITION.Nov 1, 2001 · N5262M · Mooney M20K · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000412Tab · brokenSECURING/ATTACHING TAB WELDED TO EXHAUST RISER ASSEMBLY FOR CYLINDER NR 4 BROKE OFF CAUSING SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE AND POWER RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LANDING OF AIRCRAFT. (NR 4 CYLINDER RISER SEPARATED FROM NR 6 RISER WHEN TAB BROKE.Aug 30, 2001 · N231EC · Mooney M20K · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2001FA0000267Tube · corrodedFATAL INTERNAL CORROSION, CAUSED BY TRAPPED MOISTURE INSIDE PUSH PULL CONTROL TUBE FOR AILERON. CORROSION WAS FOUND DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION.Jun 18, 2001 · N389CS · Mooney M20K · Aileron Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000060Harness · chafedWHEN REPAIRING AVIONICS POWER SYSTEM, CB PANEL PULLED LOOSE AND OUT FOR MAINTENANCE. DISCREPANCY NOTED: FUSELAGE UNDER WINDSHIELD CHAFING POWER CABLES TO CB S AND RELAYS. NO CHAFE STRIP NOTED IN THIS AREA BEHIND CB PANEL AND CHAFING EVIDENCE ON LARGE POWER Jun 11, 2001 · N252YC · Mooney M20K · DC Power Distribution System
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