Mooney Executive 21 1968 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...MOONEY O W N E R S M A N U A L SERIAL NUMBERS 680001 ON J U L Y 7 9 6 7 I S S U E M O O N E V A I R C R A F T N C K E R R V I 6 L E T E X A S 7 8 0 2 8 MANUAL NUMBER 6 8 2 0 F O M B I197...

Page 2: ...EDED PAGES DATE OF PAGE NUMBER LATEST REVISION NUMBER LATEST REVISION THE ASTERISK INDICATES PAGES REVISED ADDED OR DE LETED BY THE CURRENT REVISION ADDITIONAL COPIES OR CURRENT REVISIONS O F THIS PUB...

Page 3: ...SECTION I GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 SECTION 11 SYSTEMS OPERATIONS 2 1 SECTION IV EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 1 0 SECTION V LIMITATIONS 5 1 SECTION VI PERFORMANCE 6 1 SECTION VII SERVICING 7 1...

Page 4: ...der normal use and service provided however that this warranty is limited to making good at Company s factory any part o r parts thereof which shall within 12 months from the date of the original Airw...

Page 5: ...ESCRIPTION DESIGN FEATURES AIRFRAME a 1 2 POWERPLANT 1 2 FLIGHT CONTROLS 1 3 LANDING GEAR 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS OUTLINE POWERPLANT 1 3 PROPELLER 1 4 LANDING GEAR 1 4 FUEL OIL 1 5 WEIGHT LOADING 1 5 BAGGA...

Page 6: ...he wing area For pitch trim control the empennage pivots onthe aft fuse lage A torqueAube driven jack screw bolted to t i e rear tail cone bulkhead sets the stabilizer angle of attack The forward open...

Page 7: ...illance and com munications LANDING GEAR The tricycle landing gear allows maximum taxi vision and ground maneuvering Hydraulic disc brakes and a steer able nose wheel aid in positive directional contr...

Page 8: ...0 Series PROPELLER TYPE Constant speed hydraulically controlled propeller with a single acting governor Model Bartzell Hc 6 2 K 1 7666A 2 Diameter 94 IN Blade Angle 30 I N STA Low 14O 1 o0 High 290 f...

Page 9: ...6 QTS MIN for flight 8 QTS WEIGHT LOADING Gross Weight 2740 1 BS Approximate Empty Weight with standard equipment 1640 LBS Useful Load 1100 LBS Wing Loading Gross Weight PSF P6 4 Power Loading Gross...

Page 10: ...FIGURE 1 I DIMENSIONED THREE VIEW 6...

Page 11: ...LS 2 10 W ING FLAP CONTROLS 2 10 LANDING GEAR MANUAL GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM STANDARD 2 11 ELECTRIC GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM OPTIONAL 2 12 EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRIC GEAR 2 13 BRAKE ST...

Page 12: ...toperating technique This Systems Operations section describes location function and oper ation of systems1 controls and equipment It i s advisable for you the pilot to familiarize yourself with all c...

Page 13: ...linder Head Temp erature Gage 20 Cigarette Lighter 21 Main Circuit Breaker Panel Cover 22 Head Phone Microphone Jacks optional 23 Electric Fuel Pump Switch 24 Pitot Heat Switch 25 Anticollision Light...

Page 14: ...sition POWER BOOST OFF The hexagon shaped push pull control between the throttle and propeller control regulates the engine fuel air ratio mkture Precise mixture settings are established with the mixt...

Page 15: ...except the EGT gage are grouped in the right instrument panel Color arcs on instrument faces mark operating ranges Proper interpretation of engine in strument readings is essential for selecting opti...

Page 16: ...or valve flushing pro cedure Fuel feedsfrom one tank at a time to the selector valve and through the electric fuel pump enroute to the engine driven pump and the fuel injector unit Electric fuel level...

Page 17: ...ate that a clogged vacuum filter element is preventing adequate air intake The HI or LO indicator light above the artificial horizon will glow if vacuum is above o r below limits INSTRUMENTS FLIGHT IN...

Page 18: ...se the gear warning horn to sound FLlGHT CONTROLS PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS I Push pull tubes withself aligning rodend bearings actuate the primary flight control surfaces Beveled aileron trail ing edge...

Page 19: ...ying Whenthe cutoff valve button is released the aircraft will return unassisted to wings level flight P C can be manually overriden with little effort if the sys tem should malfunction Manually over...

Page 20: ...izer trim position Forward rotation of the trim wheel lowers the nose rearward rotation raises the nose in flight The wide spanflaps are hydraulically controlled by a hand operated pump that actuates...

Page 21: ...r Rubber shock discs in the welded steel tubular gear structure absorb the shock of landing and rough terrain taxiing Red and green lights on the instrument panel indicate gear position Press ing forw...

Page 22: ...light and safety latch for a down and locked indication completes the gear lowering operation ELECTRIC GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM OPTIONAL The two position electric gear control switch identified by its w...

Page 23: ...tion FP discusses the emergency gear extension procedure BRAKE 8 STEERING SYSTEMS The main gear wheels incorporate self adjusting disc type hydraulic brakes The pilot s rudder pedals have individual t...

Page 24: ...voltage regulator will be shown a s a discharge reading on the ammeter at flight power settings a dis charged battery will be shown as a high charge reading The master switch turns on the entire elec...

Page 25: ...MooNEY OWNERS MANUAL PRESTALL WARNING GEAR WARNING TURN COORDINATOR IGNITION STARTER GENERATOR FUEL PUMP SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER SYMBOLS FIGURE 2 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC 2 15...

Page 26: ...uit i s checked for loose connections o r defective parts Failure to observe this precaution may result in an electrical fire The main power circuit breaker onthe left side of the main breaker panel f...

Page 27: ...to the desired temperature The distri bution duct system directs air to the pilot and co pilot and to the aftcabin area Valves or louvers at the vent system outlets control airflow The left side fres...

Page 28: ...ntrol with the overhead airscoop extended supplies maximum fresh air circulation In case of engine fire the cabin heating system must be turned off The right side airscoop has outlets under the side p...

Page 29: ...and allowing the back to return to the new position The rear seat back can be adjusted by leaning forward in the seat pulling the catch lever at the forward end of the side panel arm rest and adjustin...

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Page 31: ...ECK 3 1 Flooded Engine Clearing 3 8 Hot Engine Starting 3 8 Hot Weather Starting 3 9 Cold Weather Starting 3 9 Hand Cranking 3 9 WARMUP TAXIING 3 10 BEFORE TAKEOFFCHECK 3 12 FLIGHT OPERATIONS TAKEOFF...

Page 32: ...in making exceptions whencircum stances require a deviation in operating procedure GROUND OPERATIONS In addition to completing the preflight check visually in spect all of the aircraft exterior prior...

Page 33: ...Switches OFF Fuel Selector Drain Selector handle on R then on L PULL RING hold five seconds then re lease 2 Instrument Static Port UNOBSTRUCTED Tail Tiedown REMOVE 3 Empennage CHECK Remove all ice sno...

Page 34: ...OBSTRUCTED Fuel Selector Drain Valve CEOSED Windshields CLEAN Left Side Engine Cowl Fasteners SECURE 7 Propeller CHECK for nicks and cracks Forward Engine Components CHECK starter generator belt etc P...

Page 35: ...that they will not be thrown about the cabin if rough air is encountered4nflight See that all safety belts are fastened and that the seats are adjusted and lock ed in comfortable positions With the pi...

Page 36: ...l injects into the cylinders even when the engine i s not running Fuel injected engines have no separate priming system as do carburetor equipped en gines but greater care is required during startingt...

Page 37: ...Press to Test Indicator Lights CHECK Landing Gear Lock DN Light GREEN Electric Fuel Bump ON Mixture Control OPEN to FULL RICH and re turn to EDLE CUTOFF Ignition Starter Switch turn to START and PRESS...

Page 38: ...itch turn to START and PRESS forward 5 Throttle RETARD when engiAe starts 6 Mixture Control OPEN slowly to FULL RICH 7 Electric Fuel Pump ON Hot Engine Starting If the engine fails to achieve a normal...

Page 39: ...al heat in the engine compartment In most in stances the procedure outlined for hot engine starting may be usedfor an engine operating under hot weather conditions Cold Weather Starting The startingpr...

Page 40: ...e to BOTH as soon as engine starts 8 Mjsrture Control slowly push forward to FULL RICH 9 Proceed with normal starting check Allow the engine to warmup at 1000 to 1200RPM normally taxiing will sufficie...

Page 41: ...o for proper indication The turn coordinator should indicate a bank in the direction of the turn Before runup headthe aircraft into the wind and center the nose wheel It i s always a good practice to...

Page 42: ...t Instruments CHECK 5 Engine Instruments CHECK 6 Clock SET and wind as needed 7 Electric Fuel Pump ON Check rise in fuel pressure 8 Fuel Selector Handle SET for fuller tank 9 Stabilizer Trim SET for T...

Page 43: ...nes etc with the propeller On short fields you may prefer to hold the brakes until gaining full power As the aircraft accelerates continue increasing power until reaching full throttle Then tighten th...

Page 44: ...laps 5 Establish climb out attitude 6 Turn off the electric fuel pump and check the fuel pres sure indication to insure that the engine driven fuel pump is maintaining fuel pressure An enroute climb s...

Page 45: ...der these conditions ice canform inthe inlet duct o r fuel injector impact tubes even though no visible moisture is apparent on the airframe After establishing climb power and trimming the aircraft fo...

Page 46: ...cylinder head temperature for continuous cruise operation is 4 0 0 or less For best economy lean the mixture by turning the mixture control vernier counterclockwise until the EGT indicator shows a pea...

Page 47: ...ently ap proached o r entered depressing the cutoff valve but ton on the left handgrip of the pilot s control wheel will de energize the P C system for spin recovery A recommended technique for spin r...

Page 48: ...ght reference if other gyro instruments become inoperative Proper fuel management during flight will help maintain lateral trim and will also serve as a fuel quantity check After takeoff with both tan...

Page 49: ...oughout the descent Monitor cylinder head and oil temperatures throughout de scent to guard against over cooling Oil in the oil cooler can congeal very rapidly after a power reduction when fly ing in...

Page 50: ...ther of these conditions will allow the nose wheel to con tact the runway first which may cause the aircraft to porpoise and damage the gear On final trim the aircraft to fly hands off at an approach...

Page 51: ...aps and apply back pres sure on the control wheel as you apply brakes Do not skid the main wheels a s doing so willreduce braking effective ness and damage the tires AFTER LANDING TAXIING CHECK 1 Elec...

Page 52: ...l Wheel LQCK with right seat belt 13 Overhead Air Scoop CLOSED 14 Wheel Chocks and Tiedown As required CAUTION Do not leave the flaps in the fully extended position while the aircraft is parked Solar...

Page 53: ...Y MODEL M20F EXECUTIVE 21 OPERATE THIS AIRCRAFT ONLY after reading owners manual with owners manual on board after you are fully qualified understand all of the aircraft operating characteristics limi...

Page 54: ...FAA DOA APPROVED MOONEY MZOF LOG OF REVISIONS LETTER PAGE DATE APPROVED JULY 20 1965...

Page 55: ...y extend the landing gear 1 Pull landing gear actuator circuit breaker to OFF position 2 Place gear switch in D O W position 3 Push handcrank engage lever forward to engage drive mechanism 4 Crank han...

Page 56: ...he system at any time in the event of a P C malfunction Cdmplete disengage ment may be accomplished by depressing the cutoff valve In the event of partial o r complete vacuum failure indicated by a re...

Page 57: ...EY MODEL M20F EXECUTIVE 21 OPERATE THIS AIRCRAFT ONLY after reading owners manual with owners manual on board after you are ully qualified understand all of the aircraft operating characteristics limi...

Page 58: ...FAA DOA APPROVED MOONEY M20F LOG O F REVlSlONS LETER PAGE DATE APPROVED JULY 20 1969...

Page 59: ...MPH GAS Max Gear xtehded Speed 120 MPH CAS Max Flap Operating Speed 125 MPH GAS AlRSPEEB INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Radial Red Line 200 MPH GAS Never exceed speed which is the maurimum safe airspeed Yellow A...

Page 60: ...tation High 29O 2 O 7 0 o 0 Low 14 ow Flaps Open for takeoff climb and ground operations Open as re quired for continuous opera tion to maintain cylinder head temperature below 400 F 840 not open abov...

Page 61: ...I00 PSI Fuel Pressure Radial Red Line Minimum 14 PSI Radial Red Line Maximum 30 PSI Green Arc Operating range 14 to 30 PSI Oil Temperature Radial Red Line Maximum 245 DEG F Green Arc Operating range...

Page 62: ...93 83 59 I8 Datum station zero is 5 inches aft of the center line of the nose gear attaching b o p and 33 inches forward of the wing leading edge at wing station 59 25 WARNH JG See Weight Balance Rec...

Page 63: ...ny speed No inverted maneuvers are approved L FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS Maximum Positive Load Factor Flaps Up 3 8 Maximum Positive Load Factor Flaps Down 33O 2 0 Maximum Negative Load Factor Flaps Up I 5 TY...

Page 64: ...nerator Circuit breakers and fuses Seat belts for all occupants VBUAL PLIGHT RULES NIGHT 8111 equipment and instruments specified for VFR day Position lights Electric landing light if used for hire lB...

Page 65: ...of placards markings and manuals No acrobatic maneuvers including spins are approved Circuit breakers are located onthe lower right hand side of the co pilot s instrument panel The main power circuit...

Page 66: ...clude fuel starvation avoid extreme sus tained side slips toward the tank in use when that tank contains less than 48 pounds of fuel EMERGENCY Emergency procedures are contained in the Emer gency Proc...

Page 67: ...ION VI PERFORMANCE SECTION VI PERFORMANCE TAKEOFF DISTANCE 6 3 LANDINGDISTANCE a e6 4 CLIMB PERFORMANCE 6 5 AIRSPEED CORRECTIONS 6 6 STALL SPEEDS 6 6 ALTITUDE CONVERSION 6 7 CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER...

Page 68: ...chniques Note that the cruise performance data pages 6 8 thru 6 14 makes no allowance for wind and nav igation errors All performance charts and graphs are based on operation with no wind on level pav...

Page 69: ...TAKEOFF DISTANCE OVER 50 FOOT OBSTACLE WING FLAPS TAKEOFF POSlTION HARD SURFACE RUNWAY COWL FLAPS OPEN ZERO WIND...

Page 70: ...LANDING DISTANCE OVER 50 FOOT OBSTACLE WING FLAPS FULL DOWN APPROACH IAS 80 MPH POWER OFF HARD SURFACE RUNWAY ZERO WIND...

Page 71: ...CLIMB PERFORMANCE 16 15 i 14 13 12 F q 11 U 10 9 Z 4 V 8 8 E 7 2 3 6 t a 9 4 P 5 3 E i 2 1 SL 4 FULL RICH MLXTURE 2 FLAPS UP 5 FULL THROTTLE 2700 RPM...

Page 72: ...IN MPH KTS 4 FORWARD C G 128 137 147 157 167 177 187 197 129 139 158 168 178 188 197 NOTE The calibrated airspeeds shown cor rect only for errors caused by the position of airspeed system components...

Page 73: ...ALTITUDE CONVERSION Example If ambient temperature is 8O0Fand pressure altitude is 2000feet standard altitude is 4000feet and the factor 1 fi is 1 063 C 60 40 20 0 20 40 60 TEMPERATURE...

Page 74: ...able fuel standard atmosphere and no wind Takeoff weight is ounds o r E g pounds 2 The data is taken from flight tests at full rich mixture settings above 75 percent rated power and at best power mixt...

Page 75: ...CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER SEA LEVEL 59 F...

Page 76: ...CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER 2500 FT 50 F LEANING PROCEDURE 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 75O 0 power...

Page 77: ...CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER 5000 FT 41 F...

Page 78: ...CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER 7500 FT 32 F LEANING PROCEDURE 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 75 Dower...

Page 79: ...CRUISE R A N G E A T BEST POWER 10 000 FT 23 F LEANING PROCEDURE 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 75 power...

Page 80: ...CRUISE RANGE AT BEST POWER 12 500 FT 17 F LEANING PROCEDURE 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 75 power...

Page 81: ...CING GROUND HANDLING TOWING 7 3 MOORING 7 3 SERVICING REFUELING 7 4 ENGINE LUBRICATION 7 6 TIRE GEAR SERVICE 7 8 BATTERY SERVICE 7 8 MAINTENANCE PROPELLERCARE 7 9 EXTERIOR CARE 7 9 INTERIORCARE 7 10 R...

Page 82: ...ervice Federal Avi ation Agency regulations require that all airplanes have annual inspections performed by a designated FAA repre sentative A 100 hour periodic inspection by an appro priately rated m...

Page 83: ...igure 7 1 shows the tow bar attached to the nose gear for manual ground maneuvering When using the tow bar never ex ceed the maximum nose gear turning angle indicatedon the nose wheel turn indicator T...

Page 84: ...ind 2 Fasten the co pilot seat belt through the flight control wheel 3 Fasten strong ground anchoredchain or rope to the in stalled wing tiedown eyebolts and place wheel chocks fore and aft of each wh...

Page 85: ...45 oc tane is purple Sample fuel from the sump drsln in each tank before the first flight of the day and after each refueling to check for water o r sediment contamination WARNING Allow five minutes a...

Page 86: ...control for about five seconds Repeat the procedure for the right tank being sure that the fuel drain control knob is returned to the closed position and that the drain valve is not leaking ENGINE LU...

Page 87: ...be ob served 1 Change the oil again after not more than five hours of operation 2 Check all oil screensfor evidence of sludge o r plugging Change the oil every 10 hours if sludge conditions pre vail C...

Page 88: ...ence and binding If it becomes necessary to use an unusual degree of force to retract the gear have the gear system rigging checked by an authorized mechanic The gear warning horn may be checked infli...

Page 89: ...itally im portant Check the blades for nicks cracks o r indications of other damage before each flight Nicks tend to cause high stress concentrations in the blades which if ignored may result in crack...

Page 90: ...emove a heavy oxidation film For nonoxidized o r precleaned sur faces apply a good exterior finish wax recommended for protection of acrylic enamelfinishes Careful1y follow the manufacturer s instruct...

Page 91: ...atured alcohol benzene carbon tetrachloride acetone o r gasoline for cleaningplexiglas or interior plas tics Carefully follow the manufactuservsinstructions when using commercial cleaning and finishin...

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