Mooney M20K

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SDR ECA2003F00000Rib · crackedRIB HAD SMALL CRACK JUST ABOVE FORWARD SCREW HOLE THAT HOLDS BALANCE WEIGHT CAUSE MAYBE OVER TORQUE OF HARDWARE.Jan 18, 2001 · N34MP · Mooney M20K · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 20001227SH002Turbocharger · failedOPERATOR WAS CRUISING AT FL 210 WHEN A LOUD NOISE OCCURED FOLLOWED BY AN IMMEDIATE PARTIAL REDUCTION IN POWER. THE OPERATOR BEGAN IMMEDIATE DESCENT AND VECTORED TO NEAREST AIRPORT FOR LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, THE TURBO SHAFT WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAIDec 22, 2000 · N5269R · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 20001109SH025Vernatherm · bentRETAINING NUT ROLL PIN TO SECURE THE NUT. THE SHAFT ON WHICH THE NUT IS INSTALLED WAS BENT JUST BEHIND THE NUT. SUBMITTER HAS SEEN SEVERAL NOW WITH THIS CONDITION AND THEY ARE ALL FROM FACTORY REMAINS OR NEW ENGINES FROM RECENT YEARS. THIS ONE REBUILT 2-8-9Oct 17, 2000 · N252DX · Mooney M20K · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR 20001120SH026Pump · failedTHIS AIRCRAFT HAD A 211 CC VACUUM PUMP FROM 7/93 UNTIL 5/99. WHEN THE PART FAILED, IT WAS REPLACED WITH A 215 CC, SN 5AR2833. THIS LASTED 4 MONTHS (19 HOURS) AND WAS REPLACED WITH A 215 CC, SN 11AP4226. THIS LASTED 6 MONTHS (57 HOURS) AND WAS REPLACED IN 5/Sep 25, 2000 · N231MY · Mooney M20K · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 20000825SH001Bracket · fracturedDURING COURSE A OF ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND HAT SECTION P/N 590000-001/11 CRACKED.Aug 24, 2000 · N1162D · Mooney M20K · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CA000830034Lifter · damaged(CAN) ENGINE KNOCKING IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT LANDED. VALVE ROCKER SHAFT STUDS FOUND BROKEN NR6 EXHAUST. PUSH ROD FOUND DAMAGED ON EXHAUST SIDE. INTAKE PUSH ROD ALSO FOUND DAMAGED. CYLINDER REMOVED FOR INSPECTION & REPAIR. INTAKE LIFTER FOUND DAMAGED BUT COMPLETE.Aug 1, 2000 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000623SH017Gear · crackedRELEVANT CRACK INDICATION. (X)Jun 7, 2000 · N231MS · Mooney M20K · Propeller GovernorSDR 20000707SH001Pipe · crackedDISCOVERED HEAVY STAIN AT FLANGE END OF INDUCTION TUBE DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. REMOVED FLANGE RETAINER AND FOUND PIPE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF DIAMETER. CONTINENTAL HAS RECENTLY ISSUED SB 98-8 WHICH RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF ONE-PIECE PIPES FOR CYLMay 23, 2000 · N48LW · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 20000613SH006Intake Pipe · crackedDISCOVERED HEAVY STAIN AT FLANGE END OF INDUCTION TUBE DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. REMOVED FLANGE RETAINER AND FOUND PIPE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF DIAMETER. CONTINENTAL HAS RECENTLY ISSUED SB 98-8 WHICH RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT OF ONE PIECE PIPES FOR CYLIMay 23, 2000 · N48LW · Mooney M20K · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 20000531SH014Clamp · brokenTURBO CLAMP THAT ATTACHES EXHAUST PIPE TO TURBO BROKE. CLAMP WAS SAFTIED AROUND BOLT. BREAK OCCURRED SOMEWHERE ON CLAMP. POSSIBLE SEPARATION WHERE SPOT-WELD HOLDS BOLT IN PLACE. (X)May 2, 2000 · N231BT · Mooney M20K · Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)SDR 20000623SH007Mount · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND TURBO SUPPORT MOUNT UPPER FOOT CRACKED AND LOWER FOOT AREA WHICH IS CLOSER TO TURBO EXHAUST SCROLL VERY RUSTY. REPLACED WITH NEW MOUNT WHICH HAS IMPROVED PLATING PROCESS. AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MODIFIED IAW STC SA5691MM AND HAS A TApr 19, 2000 · N9801Y · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 20000331SH011Plate · mismanufacturedWHEN LT AND RT MAGNETOS WERE BEING INSTALLED ON ENGINE AFTER INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGS, NOTED MAGNETO HOLD-DOWN PLATES FROM ENGINE STUD TO MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE ONLY ENGAGED FLANGE BY APROXIMATELY .0625 INCH IF MOUNTED EVEN, OR ONLY ONE CORNER OF PLATE IS Mar 10, 2000 · N252BA · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000331SH010Plate · mismanufacturedWHEN LT AND RT MAGNETOS WERE BEING INSTALLED ON ENGINE AFTER INTERNAL INSPECTION OF MAGNETOS, NOTED MAGNETO HOLD-DOWN PLATES FROM ENGINE STUD TO MAGNETO MOUNTING FLANGE ONLY ENGAGED FLANGE BY APPROXIMATELY .0625 INCH IF MOUNTED EVEN, OR ONLY ONE CORNER OF PLATMar 10, 2000 · N252BA · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR 99ZZZX4408Piston · failedAIRCRAFT LOST POWER IN CLIMB AND MADE AN OFF-FIELD LANDING. FOUND CYLINDER NR 1 BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES UP FROM BASE AND SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BASE. NR 1 PISTON FOUND BROKEN THROUGH PISTON PIN BORE. UPPER HALF OF PISTON REMAINED IN CYLINDER WHILE LONov 22, 1999 · N4822H · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 99ZZZX4256Bearing · frozenCUSTOMER COMPLAINED TRIM WAS VERY STIFF TO OPERATE MANUALLY. INSPECTION FOUND THIS BEARING FROZEN AND NOT ALLOWING TRIM TORQUE TUBE TO ROTATE FREELY. ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND TRIM SYSTEM OPERATION RESTORED.Nov 1, 1999 · N252AE · Mooney M20K · Aileron TabsSDR CA990927036Bolt · failed(CAN) THROUGH-BOLT P/N 630693-1060 BROKE THROUGH BEFORE REACHING SPECIFIED TORQUE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT A CRACK HAD DEVELOPED PREVIOUSLY AND ONLY ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF BOLT STILL HOLDING. PART REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Sep 8, 1999 · Mooney M20K · Engine Mount SectionSDR 99ZZZX3827Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL LEAK UNDER FORWARD WING WALK UNDER TWO INBOARD SCREWS.Sep 1, 1999 · N37FM · Mooney M20K · Fuel StorageSDR 99ZZZX1448Mount · corrodedLEFT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT - LORD MOUNT SEVERELY CORRODED DUE EXHAUST GAS LEAKING ON IT AT THE SLIP JOINT IN EXHAUST PIPE SYSTEM.Mar 15, 1999 · N1149H · Mooney M20K · Engine Mount SectionSDR 98ZZZX4503Cable · chafedTHE PROPELLER GOVERNOR CONTROL WAS CHAFED INTO CABLE THROUGH CONDUIT AT BRACKET ATTACHMENT JUST AFT OF GOVERNOR.Nov 9, 1998 · N252WG · Mooney M20K · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR 98ZZZX3469Airbox · chafedTHE INDUCTION SYSTEM AIRBOX P/N 600406-501 COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE ADJACENT ENGINE MOUNT WHICH IN TURN CHAFES ENGINE MOUNT. RECOMMEND ADDING CHAFE PROECTION MATERIAL TO ENGINE MOUNT.Aug 21, 1998 · N998EC · Mooney M20K · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 98ZZZX3468Induction Tube · chafedCYLINDER NR 6 INDUCTION TUBE SETTLES ONTO THE UPPER CRANKCASE AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED WILL CHAFE A HOLE INTO THE INDUCTION TUBE (P/N 649266-2. RECOMMEND ADDING ANTI-CHAFE MATERIAL TO THE INDUCTION TUBE.Aug 21, 1998 · N998EC · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3467Breather · chafedTHE CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE P/N 620062007 CHAFES AGAINST CYLINDER NR 6 INDUCTION TUBE P/N 649266-1 AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED WILL CHAFE A HOLE INTO THE TUBES. RECOMMEND ADDING ANTI-CHAFE MATERIAL TO BOTH TUBES.Aug 21, 1998 · N998EC · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 98ZZZX3425Induction Tube · crackedFOUND CLYINDERS NR 3 (PN 649263) AND NR 4 (PN 649264) INDUCTION TUBES CRACKED UNDER THE INDUCTION TUBE FLANGES (PN 646933).Aug 19, 1998 · N998EC · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX3421Pump · failedAIRBORNE 211CC INSTALLED AT 952.8; 49.1 HOURS LATER, PUMP FAILED. AT 1,001.9 HOURS, AIRBORNE 211CC INSTALLED (UNDER WARRANTY). PUMP FAILED AT 1,246.0 HOURS. ALL REPLACEMENTS USED NEW SEALS, HOSES, AND FILTERS. OVERHEAT NOT INDICATED.Aug 12, 1998 · N4097H · Mooney M20K · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 98ZZZX2459Induction Tube · crackedNOTICED FUEL STAINS AROUND CYLINDER NR 3. REMOVED AND INSPECTED, INDUCTION TUBE WAS CRACKED AROUND FLANGE.May 26, 1998 · N747MR · Mooney M20K · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 98ZZZX1856Intake Tube · crackedINTAKE TUBE CRACKED AT FLANGE. SUBMITTER STATED RESEARCH OF AIRCRAFT RECORDS DETERMINED THIS WAS THE THIRD INDUCTION TUBE IN THIS LOCATION THAT HAD CRACKED IN 1,100 HOURS. PART MISALIGNED WITH INDUCTION PLENUM.Feb 24, 1998 · N252BS · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 98ZZZX1698Control Rod · rustedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION NOTED AILERON ROD RUSTY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND ROD RUSTED TO THE EXTENT IT COULD BE SEPARATED IN TWO WITH LIGHT HAND PRESSURE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED INSPECTING AT EACH ANNUAL.Jan 15, 1998 · N261CB · Mooney M20K · Aileron Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX4670Through Bolt · brokenDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE BOTTOM CRANKCASE THROUGH-BOLT LOCATED BETWEEN NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDER POSITION WAS FOUND BACKED OUT FROM THE CASE ALMOST TO THE POINT OF FALLING OUT OF ITS MOUNTING HOLE BY APPROXIMATELY 1.1250 INCHES. WHEN BOLT WAS REMOVED, FOOct 15, 1997 · N3580H · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA970807048Fly Weight · worn(CAN) EXCESSIVE WEAR FOUND ON PROPELLER GOVERNOR FLY WEIGHT ASSEMBLY, FLY WEIGHT PINS AND CARRIER CAUSING FLY WEIGHT TO COME LOOSE.Jul 31, 1997 · Mooney M20K · Propeller GovernorSDR 97ZZZX3088Impulse Cam · crackedHEARD LOUD POP WHEN INSTALLING IMPULSE ASSEMBLY WHEN 15 POUNDS/FOOT OF TORQUE WAS REACHED. REMOVED AND FOUND INNER HUB OF IMPULSE CRACKED IN THREE PLACES.May 21, 1997 · N252ZA · Mooney M20K · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU970382Split Pin · missing(AUS) NO4 AND NO5 CONNECTING RODS BOTH HAD ONE MISSING SPLIT PIN. PIECES OF SPLIT PIN FOUND IN OIL SYSTEM AND UNDER OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE. INVESTIGATION AND MEASUREMENTS FOUND THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE SPLIT PIN CAN CONTACT THE CYLINDER SKIRT.Apr 14, 1997 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX1106Cable Swage · looseWHILE ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THROTTLE WARNING HORN, SOME MAJOR INCONSISTENT SETTINGS WOULD OCCUR. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DEFECTIVE OR FAILED SWAGE JOINT WHERE FLEXIBLE CABLE TRANSITIONS AND CONNECTS AT AFT HOUSING ASSEMBLY. DEFECT LOCATED ONLY INCHES FORWARDFeb 3, 1997 · N98968 · Mooney M20K · Power LeverSDR 97ZZZX806Hose · bindDURING C/W SB M81-21, IT WAS NOTED TURBO OIL LINE WAS SHORT AND IN A BIND. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS ADDING 45 DEGREE FITTING ON HOSES TO RELIEVE PROBLEM.Jan 28, 1997 · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR 97ZZZX25Retainer · brokenFOUND 3 ROCKER ARM RETAINERS BROKEN AND 2 CRACKED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. PARTS HAD NOT COME LOOSE YET.Dec 18, 1996 · N1167H · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9601011Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN H1087, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR EY2R9601010Blade · corrodedBLADE, SN H1099, FOUND CORRODED.Oct 1, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 96ZZZX5136Clutch Spring · failedNO-BACK CLUTCH SPRING TANG BROKE OFF AND JAMMED EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM COMPLETELY. THIS PART IS SUBJECT OF MOONEY SI M20-52A DATED 10-25-94, RECOMMENDING CHANGE AT 1,000 HOURS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS SHOULD BE AN AD. OPERATOR SUCCESSFULLY EXTENDED GEAR ASep 3, 1996 · N32DG · Mooney M20K · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX4799Exhaust Tube · flange failedAPPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF OF INTAKE PIPE TO CYLINDER FLANGE BROKE OFF. FOUND ON INSPECTION BY FUEL STAINS AT FLANGE. THIS IS THE 8TH NR 3 INTAKE TUBE ON THIS ENGINE. TT: 1,037.0 HOURS. TUBES WERE CHANGED AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES/HOURS: 30.0, 77.5, 156.0, 197.Aug 30, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 97ZZZX973Check Valve · chafedBOTH TURBO CHARGER OIL LINE CHECK VALVES OUTER SURFACE WORN THROUGH BY CLAMPS CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK (2 QUARTS AN HOUR).Jul 25, 1996 · N57195 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 97ZZZX972Check Valve · chafedBOTH TURBO CHARGER OIL LINE CHECK VALVES OUTER SURFACE WORN THROUGH BY CLAMPS CAUSING SEVERE OIL LEAK (2 QUARTS AN HOUR).Jul 25, 1996 · N57195 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 96ZZZX3535Housing · crackedSUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THAT ROTO-MASTER TURBINE HOUSING P/N 600510-04 (TCM P/N 643931) BE ADDED TO ROTO-MASTER AD 82-27-03. AD 82-27-03 STATES THIS INSPECTION MAY BE DISCONTINUED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF P/N 600510-04, BUT SUBMITTER HAS FOUND THIS TURBINE HOUSIJul 2, 1996 · N123VW · Mooney M20K · Exhaust TurbochargerSDR AU960968Piston · wrong part(AUS) NO3 CYLINDER/PISTON COMBINATION INCORRECT - A +015IN OVERSIZE PISTON PNO 646743 WAS FITTED TO A STANDARD SIZE CYLINDER PNO 649484 - PISTON HAD PICKED UP IN CYLINDER BORE - METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM - CYLINDER HAD BEEN CHANGED ON 13NOVEMBER 1995 Jun 25, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960619031Counterweight Pl · broken(CAN) THE ENGINE DEVELOPED A SLIGHT VIBRATION INFLIGHT. THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE & VACUUM SUCTION DROPPED TO ZERO. THE STANDBY VACUUM RESTORED SUCTION. THE ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURE INCREASED BUT STAYED IN THE GREEN. THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE WAS NORMAL. POST FLJun 10, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 96ZZZX3419Studs · failedENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, LOSS OF POWER (PARTIAL) WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT 210. FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER EXHAUST ROCKER SHAFT HOLD-DOWN STUDS BROKEN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED IMPROPER TORQUE ON ROCKER SHAFT HOLD-DOWN STUDS.May 8, 1996 · N231PB · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR EY2R9600624Bearing Race · corrodedBEARING RACE CORRODED.May 1, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Propeller AssemblySDR 96ZZZX1535Crankshaft · crackedWHILE CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED SEVERAL SUSPICIOUS BROWN STAINS. AREA WAS CLEANED AND A DYE PENTRANT INSPECTION PERFORMED. CRACKS WERE FOUND RADIATING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND CRANKSHAFT AND FLANGE IN THE AREA OF THE FLANGE RADIUS. PROP HAMar 13, 1996 · N5764S · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR AU960232Cylinder · separated(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED FROM CYLINDER BARREL IN AREA OF SCREWTHREADS - PRE-EXISTING CRACK IN SCREW THREAD AREAFeb 19, 1996 · Mooney M20K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960418005Cap O-Ring · out of adjust(CAN)WATER FOUND IN THE RIGHT HAND FUEL TANK. SUBMITTER BELIEVES THAT RAIN WATER FOUND ITS WAY PAST THE FUEL CAP O-RING DUE TO AN OUT OF ADJUSTMENT IN THE FUEL CAP CENTRE LOCKING MECHANISM.Dec 7, 1995 · Mooney M20K · Fuel StorageSDR 95ZZZX5625Exhaust System · crackedDURING ANNUAL AND ROCKET MSB 95-305-01 INSPECTION: FOUND TAIL PIPES, HEADERS, TRANSITION PIPES CRACKED AT WELDS AND WHERE BAFFLING RUBS. EXHAUST SYSTEM IS HARD MOUNTED, PLACING STRAIN ON ALL COMPONENTS. SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION REQUIRES FORCE TO PUT IN Sep 13, 1995 · N2FOR · Mooney M20K · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 95ZZZX5624EXHAuST SYSTEM · crackedDURING PRE-BUY AND ROCKET MSB 95-305-01 INSPECTION: FOUND TAIL PIPES, HEADERS, TRANSITION PIPES CRACKED AT WELDS AND WHERE BAFFLING RUBS. EXHAUST SYSTEM IS HARD MOUNTED, PLACING STRAIN ON ALL COMPONENTS, SYSTEM ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION REQUIRES FORCE TO PUT IN Sep 13, 1995 · N252YD · Mooney M20K · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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