AD/M20/47 - Rudder Static Balance
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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.