Mooney M20D Master — Maintenance Manual

This document is the Operators Manual for the Mooney M20C, issued in December 1974. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots and operators of the Mooney M20C aircraft, detailing its design features, systems operations, normal procedures, limitations, emergency procedures, and performance specifications. The manual emphasizes the importance of understanding the aircraft's controls and systems for safe and efficient operation. It includes essential information on the aircraft's powerplant, flight controls, landing gear, and servicing requirements, ensuring that users are well-informed about the aircraft's capabilities and maintenance needs.

• The Mooney M20C is powered by a Lycoming O-360-AID engine producing 180 BHP.
• The aircraft features a retractable landing gear system with hydraulic disc brakes.
• Usable fuel capacity is 52 gallons, with a minimum fuel octane rating of 91/96.
• Gross weight is 2575 lbs, with an empty weight of approximately 1525 lbs and a useful load of 1050 lbs.
• The aircraft has a constant-speed propeller with a diameter of 74 inches.