Mooney M20S

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5870226

Manufacturer (registry)
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M20S
Registry code
5870226
Registered
58 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS2A3
Holder
Mooney International Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 61

1999Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 61 aircraft
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20022

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 8

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

1975In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 8 ADs
19751
19982
20011
20051
20121
20221
20241
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870226'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 5

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870226'))
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Registered aircraft · 58

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870226')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 9

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CEN20FA049Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20S · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 31, 2019 · N602TF · DestroyedNTSB CEN11LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.Jul 18, 2011 · N442PT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA462Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · Washington Island, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing.Jul 3, 2011 · N2234X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · Mayfield, KYThe pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.Jul 28, 2009 · N1008R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · New Castle, PAThe on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 2, 2003 · N21737 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Buckhannon, WVThe CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 31, 2001 · N1008R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · Port Huron, MIThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank.Jan 1, 2001 · N2184N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing.Sep 28, 2000 · N68FM · Substantial damage
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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 ('5870226')
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FAA incident reports · 27

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

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Service difficulty reports · 7

SDR 2017FA0000118Hose · deterioratedSTANDBY VACUUM SYSTEM FOUND INOPERATIVE. ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP FOUND FULL OF THICK OILY SUBSTANCE. HOSE FROM PUMP TO FIREWALL WAS FULL OF THIS FLUID BUT THERE WAS NONE IN VACUUM REGULATOR. IT APPEARS THE FLUID IS FROM DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE. THIS IS AN EMERGMar 22, 2017 · N400ME · Mooney M20S · Vacuum SystemSDR 2015FA0000025Bolt · looseDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL BOLTS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DUE TO THE FIREWALL INSULATION COMPRESSED BETWEEN THE INTERIOR TUBULAR STRUCTURE AND THE FIREWALL. THIS IDENTICAL CONDITION IS ADDRESSED IN AD 2007-05-Sep 29, 2014 · N20098 · Mooney M20S · Engine Mount SectionSDR FAA20140307000147Hose · deterioratedLOW VACUUM ON THE STANDBY VACUUM PUMP. DURING REPLACEMENT, NOTICED AN OILY SUBSTANCE IN THE INLET HOSE OF THE STANDBY VACUUM PUMP. INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE PUMP REVEALED WHAT APPEARED TO BE THE SAME SUBSTANCE. THE PUMP DRIVE DID NOT SHEAR, THE VANES OF THMar 18, 2013 · N91710 · Mooney M20S · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR 2003FA0001260Clutch Spring · brokenIN FLIGHT, 178.3 HOURS SINCE COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SB AND MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF NO BACK CLUTCH SPRING WITH NEW. BOTH TANG ENDS BROKE OFF OF SPRING INSIDE OF LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN FOR LANDING. ONE BROKEN TANG APPARENTLY JAMMED BETNov 19, 2003 · N2234X · Mooney M20S · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2003FA0000450Skin · separatedSKIN ON RIGHT HAND GEAR DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE GEARDOOR FRAME.May 1, 2003 · N2186J · Mooney M20S · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 20010529CW014Latch · wornDURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, FOUND MAGNETIC LATCH FOR ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BOX VERY WORN AND AREA AROUND IT COVERED IN ALUMINUM DUST. THE LATCH HOLDS THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION UNTIL THE AIR FILTER BECOMES CLOGGED WITH WATER/ICE (WHEN IN SUCH CONDITIONS) FORMar 13, 2001 · N2192N · Mooney M20S · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR 99ZZZX4062Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL LEAK UNDER FORWARD WING WALK, TWO INBOARD SCREWS.Sep 1, 1999 · N2810 · Mooney M20S · Fuel Storage
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STCs that may be installed · 206

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.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870226')
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