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SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A

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Overview

This service bulletin, M20-314A, issued by Mooney Aviation Company, provides detailed instructions for the replacement of the empennage trim fitting and mounting hardware. It is applicable to several models of the Mooney M20 series, including the M20J. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of compliance before the next flight and outlines the necessary steps to ensure the proper installation of new components. It includes instructions for disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, along with a parts list and warranty information for labor performed in accordance with the bulletin. The document is intended for maintenance personnel and aircraft owners to ensure safety and compliance with FAA regulations.

  • Mandatory compliance before next flight.
  • Inspect empennage bulkhead for damage before proceeding.
  • Use new Hi-Lok fasteners as specified in the parts list.
  • Ensure proper rigging of flight controls after reinstallation.
  • Complete and return the compliance card after service.

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Originally published by mooney.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Service Bulletins
Year
2012
Pages
4
File size
115 KB
Publisher
mooney.com
How rare is it?
1Mooney M20J 201 registered worldwide · 0 active

Common. Rarer than 24% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
4/7

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In this document

Introduction

The introduction outlines the purpose of the service bulletin, which is to repair the trim filler plate mounting when positioned incorrectly, as referenced in Service Bulletin M20-313. It emphasizes the need to complete the compliance card and return it to Mooney Aviation Company after the work is done.

Instructions

The instructions section provides a step-by-step guide for performing the replacement. It includes turning off the master switch, removing the empennage fairing, and disassembling the empennage assembly. Specific procedures for grinding off existing Huck Bolt heads and inspecting for damage are detailed, along with the installation of new parts from the service bulletin kit.

Parts List

The parts list specifies the components required for the service bulletin, including Hi-Lok fasteners, a filler plate, a hinge, and a trim fitting. Each item is listed with its part number and quantity needed for the replacement process.

Warranty Information

Mooney Aviation Company offers a warranty for labor performed in accordance with the service bulletin, covering up to 16 hours of labor for aircraft under the factory warranty program.

Compliance Card

A compliance card is included at the end of the bulletin, which must be filled out and returned to Mooney Aviation Company upon completion of the service bulletin procedures.

Safety notes

  • Take care when removing Huck Bolt fasteners to avoid distorting holes.
  • Inspect all fasteners visually to ensure they are secured.

Full document text

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN 165 Al Mooney Road North Kerrville, Texas 78028 SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A Date: February 29, 2012 THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com Page 1 of 4 SUBJECT: Empennage Trim Fitting And Mounting Hardware Replacement Instructions - from Mooney Aviation Company's Service Bulletin M20-313. MODELS/ SN ALL Mooney M20B - M20C - M20D , M20E - M20F - M20G - M20J - M20K AFFECTED: M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN TIME OF MANDATORY BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT - COMPLIANCE: INTRODUCTION: This service bulletin is to repair the trim filler plate mounting (stacked with the trim fitting and trim hinge) when found to be positioned incorrectly as referenced in Service Bulletin M20-313. The attached compliance card needs to be filled out and returned to Mooney Aviation Company upon completion of this Service Bulletin M20--314. INSTRUCTIONS: Read entire procedures before beginning work. NOTE: All work to be done in accordance with AC43.13--2B (or current revision). 1.1. Turn master switch - OFF. 1.2. Remove LH and RH empennage fairing. 1.3. Remove empennage assembly per applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual, (refer to Chapter 53). Stow empennage onto a cradle making sure assembly is properly secure to perform the work described in this service bulletin. 1.4. Remove LH inspection panel on empennage assembly. 1.5. Using an appropriate die grinder, carefully grind off the existing Huck Bolt heads (10 qty) to the surface on Trim Fitting (p/n 410025-000). 1.6. Carefully remove (drive) all Huck Bolt fasteners (10 qty) using a drift punch and discard hardware. CAUTION: Take care when removing existing Huck Bolt fasteners -- do not distort existing holes or drive an oversize punch through holes. 1.7. Inspect empennage bulkhead and attachment tee (p/n 410026-000) for damage and/or cracks. If stress related damage and/or cracking is found, affected parts must be replaced. These parts are not included in the service bulletin kit M20-314-001 and will need to be ordered separately. If no damage is found proceed to 1.8 1.8. Using the new parts from the M20-314-001 kit, stack components: Trim Fitting (p/n 410025-000) Hinge (p/n 410020-027) and Filler Plate (p/n 410020-013) then match drill all components to existing structure, refer to Figure M20-314-1. 1.9. Inspect bulkhead holes. Hole diameters that exceed the maximum allowable diameter for HL2086-5-(X) fasteners should use the oversize HL2086-6-(X) fasteners. Refer to the applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual Section 51-10-00 and 51-10-01 for hole and fastener replacement specifications. 1.10. Secure new parts with new (4 qty) Hi-Lok (p/n HL2086-5-6) and (6 qty) Hi-Lok (p/n HL2086-5-5) fasteners into place as required. The orientation of hardware is reversed for ease of installation, refer to Figure M20-314-1. MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN 165 Al Mooney Road North Kerrville, Texas 78028 SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A Date: February 29, 2012 THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com Page 2 of 4 NOTE: The Hi-Lok fasteners found in the M20--314--001 kit also include oversize hardware if required -- standard size HL2086-5-(X) and oversize HL2086-6--(X). Refer to manufacturers instructions on installation of the Hi-Lok fasteners as required. 1.11. Visually inspect all 10 Hi-Lok fasteners to insure they are properly secured (use an inspection mirror for lower bolts), assembly should not move on bulkhead. 1.12. Reinstall Empennage Assembly per applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual refer to Chapter 53 with new mounting hardware found in the M20-314-001 Service Bulletin kit, see Figure M20-314-1. 1.13. Verify rigging of the flight controls and trim system per applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual. 1.14. Reinstall LH inspection panel on empennage assembly. 1.15. Reinstall LH and RH empennage fairing. 1.16. Complete log book entry. NOTE: Fill out compliance card and send by MAIL or FAX to Mooney Aviation Company as indicated on the attached Compliance Card (see to Figure M20-314-2) 1.17. Return aircraft to service. 1.18. Procedure complete. WARRANTY: Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. will warrant labor 16 hours when corrective action is done in accordance with procedures of this Service Bulletin for aircraft currently covered under the Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. factory warranty program. REFERENCE 1. MAC Maintenance Manual (applicable A/C) DATA: 2. Hi-Lok Installation Instructions 3. Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-03-52 PARTS LIST: kit part number: M20--314--001 Item P/N Description Qty 1. HL2086-5-6 Hi--Lok 4 2. HL2086-5-5 Hi--Lok 6 3. HL2086-6-6 Hi--Lok (oversize to replace HL2086-5-6) 4 4. HL2086-6-5 Hi--Lok (oversize to replace HL2086-5-5) 6 5. 410020--013 Filler Plate 1 6. 410020--027 Hinge 1 7. 410025--000 Trim Fitting 1 8. 480009--907 Pin, Hinge 1 9. AN381-2-6 Pin, Cotter 2 10. 440019--000 Spacers 4 11. AN5H--32 Bolt 1 12. NAS1149F0563P Washers 2 13. AN310--5 Nut 1 14. AN174--20A Bolt 2 15. NAS1149F0463P Washers 2 16. MS21044--N4 Nut 2 17. N/A Hi--Lok Installation Instructions (paper copy) 1 MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN 165 Al Mooney Road North Kerrville, Texas 78028 SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A Date: February 29, 2012 THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com Page 3 of 4 FILLER PLATE HINGE TRIM FITTING (410020-013) COLLAR EMPENNAGE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION PANEL (10 PLACES) Hi-Lok HL2086-5-5 (410025-000) (410020-027) HI-LOK (10 PLACES) or Hi-Lok HL2086-6-5 (Oversize) Hi-Lok HL2086-5-6 or Hi-Lok HL2086-6-6 (Oversize)

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EMPENNAGE ASSEMBLY HI-LOK LOCATION HINGE PIN (480009-907) COTTER PINS (AN381-2-6) SPACERS (440019-000) BOLT (AN5H-32) NUT (AN310-5) WASHERS (NAS1149F0563P) BOLT (AN174-20A) WASHER (NAS1149F0463P) NUT (MS21044-N4) EXISTING ATTACHMENT TEE SEE TEMPLATE FOR PROPER LOCATION (410026-000) Figure SB M20-314-1 - EMPENNAGE TRIM FITTING AND MOUNTING HARDWARE MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN 165 Al Mooney Road North Kerrville, Texas 78028 SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A Date: February 29, 2012 THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com Page 4 of 4 MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 -- FAX 830--257--4635 SERVICE (BULLETIN) (INSTRUCTION) NO.________________HAS BEEN COMPLIED WITH ON AIRCRAFT MODEL _______________ SERIAL NUMBER ________________ Tach. Time: Owner: N-Number (Reg. No.) Date of Compliance: Complied By: Form 07-0001 Inspection Report: MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY ATT’N: TECHNICAL SUPPORT 165 Al Mooney Road, North Kerrville, Texas 78028 PLACE STAMP HERE SEND TO: (or FAX 830-257-4635) Mooney Aviation Company 165 Al Mooney Road North Kerrville, TX 78028 Figure SB M20-314-2 -- Compliance Card