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AD/M20/47 - Rudder Static Balance

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This AD applies to listed Mooney M20J aeroplanes and requires owners/operators to display a temporary placard reducing maximum gross weight to 1243 kg (2740 lb) and to inspect/repair rudder static balance per Mooney Service Bulletin M20‑252 within a short, specified time window. It affects registered owners/operators, imposes immediate payload limits and maintenance costs, and aims to prevent rudder imbalance and possible loss of control.

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AD/M20/47 - Rudder Static Balance

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Mooney M20 Series Aeroplanes

AD/M20/47 Rudder Static Balance 6/92 TX

Applicability: Model M20J with S/Nos. 24-3201, 24-3218 to 24-3238, 24-3240 to 24-3250 and 24-

3252 to 24-3256.

Requirement: 1. Fabricate and install in clear view of the pilot a placard stating “MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT REDUCED TO 1243 kg (2740 lb)”.

Inspect the aircraft to ensure that the rudder static balance is within the required limits in accordance with paras. 1 to 3 of the instructions section of Mooney Aircraft Corporation Service Bulletin M20-252 dated 6 April 1992. After inspection and rectification as necessary, remove placard.

Note: FAA Telegraphic AD 92-08-15 refers.

Compliance: 1. Before further flight after 15 April 1992.

Within 15 hours time in service after 15 April 1992.

Background: FAA advise that the limitations are necessary to prevent rudder imbalance, leading to aerodynamic problems and possible loss of control.

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