Mooney M20TN, Service And Maintenance Manual

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MOONEY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
M20TN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Page
Date
18
2006
Rev Date
NOTE:
Lower interior side panels will require removal to
inspect the fuel quantity Transmitter & tubular
structure.
I. Inspect fuel tank filler port for cleanliness, cap se-
curity, and condition of servicing placards. Inspect fuel
filler cap “O”--rings for condition and replace if needed
(Reference Section 28--00--01).
5. EXTERIOR INSPECTION.
A. Inspect fuselage exterior surfaces for corrosion,
damage, loose and popped rivets, dents, oilcans
(stretched skins), scratches, cracks and deteriorated
paint.
B. Inspect windshields and windows for cracks,
crazing, scratches, condition of sealant, and security of
installation.
C. Inspect wings, flaps, and ailerons for corrosion,
damage, loose or popped rivets, dents, scratches,
cracks, condition of attaching points, lubrication, free-
dom of operation, free--play, travel, and balance weight
attachment.
D. If installed, inspect Airframe De--Ice (TKS) com-
ponents for damage, leakage & operation per SEC-
TION 30--12--00.
E. Remove and Inspect Speed Brake cartridges for
damage or wear. Lubricate worm and worm gear with
Aeroshell #22. Check for proper operation (ref.
27--96--01).
F. Inspect empennage for corrosion, damage,
loose or popped rivets, free--play, dents, scratches,
cracks, condition and lubrication of hinge points, at-
tachment of balance weights and freedom of operation,
manually and electrically.
G. Inspect cabin door and door frames for damage,
corrosion, nicks, dents, hinge security and lubrication.
H. Inspect cabin door lock mechanism for lubrica-
tion and proper engagement. See Section 52--11--00
for rigging procedures.
I. Inspect baggage door and baggage compart-
ment for damage, corrosion, warpage, hinge security,
condition to door frame and door seals, condition and
operation of door locking mechanism and condition of
cargo restraints/tiedowns.
J. Inspect ventilating system drain line for obstruc-
tion.
K. Inspect landing and taxi lights for security, con-
dition and proper adjustment. See Section 33--43--00
for adjustment procedures.
L. Inspect external Decals/Placards for security.
M. Lightening Strike Inspection, exterior/interior.
6. INTERIOR INSPECTION.
A. Inspect seats, seat tracks, and upholstery for
cleanliness and mounting security. Inspect seats for
condition and operation of position locks. Inspect seat
structure for cracks, deformation, corrosion and mech-
anism lubrication.
NOTE:
Pilot/Co--pilot seats are removed by removing
seat track pins or bolts, forward & aft; push seat
forward to lift up front of seat structure, then aft
to lift up rear rollers of seat structure.
B. Inspect safety belts and attaching brackets for
cleanliness, condition, latch operation and security of
attachment (Refer to Chapter 25--10--02).
C. Inspect for loose equipment, etc. that might re-
strict control movements.
D. Inspect Oxygen system (if installed) per Chap-
ter 35 of this S & M manual.
E. Inspect external Decals/Placards for security
7. INTERNAL INSPECTION.
A. Open inspection doors and remove access pan-
els and fairings as required.
B. Inspect wing attaching bolts for proper torque
and safetying, and evidence of damage and corrosion
(interior ABS side panels/carpet will require removal to
adequately accomplish this inspection).
C. Inspect forward side of firewall for damage.
D. Inspect tubular structure for corrosion and dam-
age (interior side panels will require removal). (Refer-
ence Mooney Service Bulletin M20--208A for specific
procedures required annually).
E. Inspect wing ribs and stringers for cracks and
evidence of damage and corrosion.
F. Inspect wing spars for damage, distortion,
cracks, and corrosion.
G. Inspect electrical wiring, fuel, oil and hydraulic
lines and air ducts for security, damage, interference,
chaffing and de--bonding.
H. Inspect wing interior for foreign material, corro-
sion, and evidence of fuel leakage.
I. Inspect empennage attachment brackets and
hardware for corrosion.
8. FLIGHT CONTROL INSPECTION.
A. Inspect control column and control wheels for
full travel, proper rigging, free--play, binding, security of
mounting, proper lubrication and proper direction of
control surface movement with relation to control wheel
movement.
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