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Page 1: ...O W N E R S MANUAL 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 limitations...

Page 2: ...orprat on a Pennsylvania corporation of any of the obligations or liabilities of its predecessors Mooney Aircraft Inc or Moaney Corporation both Texas corporations or as otherwise imposing on Mooney A...

Page 3: ...AGES PAGE DATE OF PAGE DATE OF NUMBER LATEST WEVlSlORl NUMBER LATEST REVlSBON THE ASTERISK INDICATES PAGES REVISED ADDED OR DE LETED BY THE CURRENT REVISION ADDITIONAL COPIES OR CURRENT REVISIONS OF T...

Page 4: ...7dIt a GENEME DESCRIPTION SECTION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS SECTION NORWL PROCEDURES SECTION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SECTI BN mP ATIONS SECTION PERPBRWNCE SECTION SERVICIONG SECTION...

Page 5: ...nd workmanship under normal use and service provided however that this war ranty is limited to making good at Company s factory any part or parts thereof which shall within 1 2 months from date of ori...

Page 6: ...N DESBGN FEATURES AIRFRAME 1 2 POWERPLANT 1 2 FLIGHTCONTROLS 1 3 LANDING GEAR I 3 SPECIFICATIONS OUTLINE POWERPLANT 1 3 PRQPELLER 0 0 s m e s 1 4 M N D m G G E A R 1 4 F U E L O I L 1 5 WEIGHT ILOADmG...

Page 7: ...ol the empennage pivots on the aft fuselage A torque tube driven jack screw bolted to the rear tail cone bulkhead sets the stabilizer angleof attack The forward opening cabin door provides access to b...

Page 8: ...s The tricycle landing gear allows maximum taxi vision and ground maneuvering Hy aulic disc brakes a d a steer able nose wheel aid in positive directional control during taxiing and crosswind landings...

Page 9: ...stant speed hydraulically controlled propeller with a single acting governor Model Hartzell HC C2YK 1B 7666 A 2 Diameter 74 IN Blade Angle 30 IN STA Low P3O 2 oO High 29O 2 LANDlNG GEAR TYPE Manually...

Page 10: ...ty 6 QTS MIN for flight 8 QTS Gross Weight 2575 IAN Approximate Empty Weight with standard equipment 1525 LBS Useful Load 1050 LBS Wing Loading Gross Weight PSF 15 4 Power Loading Gross Weight PNP 14...

Page 11: ...FIGURE 1 1 DIMENSIONED THREE VIEW 1 6...

Page 12: ...9 WING IFUP GONT128W 2 9 LANDlNG GEAR MANUAL GEAR RETMCTICON SYSTEM STANDARD 2 10 ELECTRIC GEAR RETMCTION SYSTEM OPTIONAL 2 11 EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WITH ELECTRIC GEAR 2 12 B M K E STEERING...

Page 13: ...technique This Systems Operations section describes location function and oper ation of systems controls and equipment It is advisable for you the pilot to familiarize yourself with all controls and s...

Page 14: ...der Head Temp erature Gage 20 Cigarette Lighter 21 Circuit Breakers 22 Head Phone Microphone Jacks optional 23 Electric Fuel Pump Switch 24 Pitot Heat Switch 25 Anticollision Light Switch 26 Position...

Page 15: ...strument faces mark operating ranges Proper interpretation of engine instru ment readings is essential for selecting optimum control settings and for maintairaing mmimum cruise fuel economy Engine lim...

Page 16: ...alve flushing pro cedure F e l feeds from one tank at a time through the selector valve and the electric fuel pump enroute to the engine driven pump and the carburetor Electric fuel level transmitters...

Page 17: ...indicator light will glow if vacuum is above or below limits INSTRUMENTS FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS All primary flight instruments are grouped on the floating shock mounted flight panel directly in front of...

Page 18: ...HT CONTROLS Push pull tubes withself aligning rodend bearings actuate the primary flight e o t s o l surfaces Beveled aileron trail ing edges help reduce pilot control forces requiredfor flight maneuv...

Page 19: ...ing When the eutoff valve button i s re leased 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 ove...

Page 20: ...ation of the trim wheel lowers the nose rearward rotation raises the nose in flight WING F M P CONTROLS The wide span flaps are hydraulically controlled by a hand operated pump that actuates a hydraul...

Page 21: ...and rough terrain taxiing Red and green lights on the instrument panel indicate gear position Press ing forward the indicator lens housing test illuminates the lights Depressing the safety latch butto...

Page 22: ...WETRACTION SYSTEM OPTIONAL The two position electric gear control switch identified by its wheel shaped knob is located near center of the instru ment panel There are three ways to see that the electr...

Page 23: ...lectric gear actuating motor if the electrical system should malfunction Section IeFT discusses the emergency gear extension procedure BRAKE STEERING S BTEMS The main gear wheels incorporate self adju...

Page 24: ...generator alternator output to current load while maintaining a constant voltage level Aircraft with alternator power systems have an overvoltage warning light on the instrument panel that illuminate...

Page 25: ...n the main breaker panel The main power circuit breaker for the alternator system is below the main breaker panel on the upholstery panel Depressing the main power circuit breaker will usually restore...

Page 26: ...IELD LAXDING UGHT SWITCH POSITION LIGHT SWITCH ANTICOL LIGHT SWITCH OPT HEATED PITOT SWITCH OPT GLIDE SLOPE SWITCH OPT MARKER BEACON SWITCH OPT FUEL PUMP SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER SYMBOLS PUSH TO RESET N...

Page 27: ...STARTER SWITCH LANDING LIGHT SWITCH POSITION LIGHT SWITCH ANTICOL LIGHT SWITCH OPT HEATED PITOT SWITCH OPT GLIDE SLOPE SWITCH OPT FUEL PUMP SWITCH CIRCUIT BREAKER SYMBOLS SWITCH TYPE FIGURE 2 5 ELECT...

Page 28: ...suited to individual pilot and passenger preferences Fresh air heated by the engine exhaust muffler and COOP air from an airscoop on the co pilot side can be individual ly controlled and mixed to the...

Page 29: ...d fully opening the cabin vent control 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 airs...

Page 30: ...ividual comfort preferences Resetting a seat back is accomplished by pulling the seatback forward rotating the large cam selector knob at the lower back june ture and allowing the back to return to th...

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Page 33: ...ances require a deviation in operating procedure GROUND OPERATIONS PREFLIGHT In addition to completing the preflight check visually in spect all of the aircraft exterior prior to each flight with part...

Page 34: ...Fuel Selector Drain Selector handle on R pull ring and hold for five seconds Repeat procedure with selector handle on L 2 Instrument Static Port UNOBSTRUCTED Tail Tiedown REMOVE 3 Empennage CHECK Remo...

Page 35: ...k Vent UNOBSTRUCTED Fuel Selector Brain Valve CEOSED Windshields CLEAN Left Side Engine Cowl Fasteners SECURE 7 Propeller CHECK for nicks and cracks Forward Engine Components CHECK starter alternator...

Page 36: ...ly stowed so that they will not be thrown about the cabin ifrough air is encountered in flight See that all safety belts are fastened and that the seats are adjusted and lock ed in comfortable positio...

Page 37: ...le with the electric fuel pump turned on and the mixture con trol in the FULL RICE position For normal starts pump the throttle twice A coldengine will require three or more priming shots depending up...

Page 38: ...indication w i t n 30 seconds PULE mkture control to DLE CU FOFF and cheekoil system 11 Carburetor Heat ON momentarily to check o p eration QRBM should drop CAUTION Limit the use of carburetor heat d...

Page 39: ...ngihe starts 6 Mbture Control OPEN slowly to FULL RICH 7 Electric Fuel Pump ON Cold Weather Starting The startingprocedurefor a coldengine is the same a s the normal starting procedure except that add...

Page 40: ...nd era the engine 7 Ignition Starter Switch release to BOTH as soon as engine starts 8 Proceed with normal starting check Allow the engine to warmup at 1000 to 1200 RPM normally taxiing will sufficien...

Page 41: ...f a taxi turn Before runup head the aircraft into the wind and center the nose wheel It is always a good practice to stop the airplane with the nose wheel centered since running up the engine or start...

Page 42: ...mpass 5 Flight Instruments CHECK 6 Engirne Instruments CHECK 7 Clock if installed SET and wind as needed 8 Stabilizer Trim SET for TAKEOFF 9 Propeller CYC hdE and CHECK at l 10 RRPM 10 Magnetos CHECK...

Page 43: ...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 the throttle f...

Page 44: ...ump and check the fuel pres sure indication to insure that the engine driven fuel purnp is maintaining fuel pressure Anenroute climb speed of 115 120 M P W US is recommended for improved engine coolin...

Page 45: ...through the carburetor venturi Therefore when applying carburetor heat always pull the control FULL ON When turning carburetor heat OFF move the control to the FULL OFF position After establishin clim...

Page 46: ...head temperature for continuous cruise op eration is 400 F or less Very exacting fuel air misrbres can be selected by obsesv ing the optional exhaust gas temperature gage GT while adjusting the mkture...

Page 47: ...on the left handgripof the pilotvscontrol wheel will de energize the P C system for spin recovery A recommended technique for spin recovery is briskly apply full rudder against the spin followed immed...

Page 48: ...urimg flight will help maintain lateral trim a d will also serve a s a fuel quantity check After takeoff with both t s full use fuel from one tank for one hour then switch to the other tank and note t...

Page 49: ...diw Establish a gradual letdown by reducing power below cruise while maintaining cruise airspeed throughout the descent Monitor cylinder head and oil temperatures throughout de scent to guard against...

Page 50: ...TION Do not allow the aircraft to touch down in a nose low attitude o r at too high an airspeed Either of these conditions will allow the nose wheel to con tact the runway first which may cause the ai...

Page 51: ...o make contact You may apply brakes as soon as all wheels a r e firmly on the ground For max imum braking effect raise the flaps and apply back pres sure on the control wheel as you apply brakes Do no...

Page 52: ...FF f 1 Control Wheel H1X CK with right seat belt 12 Overhead Air Scoop CmSED 13 Wheel Chocks and Tiedown As required CAUTION Do not leave the flaps in the fully extended position o r the parking brake...

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Page 54: ...PROCEDURES MOONEV MODEL M20C RANGER OPERATE THIS AIRCRAFT ONLY after reading owners manual with owners manual on board after you are fully qualified understand all of the aircraft operating character...

Page 55: ...FAA DOA APPROVED MOONEY M20C LOG O F REVISIONS 4 2 NOVEMBER 8 1967...

Page 56: ...tend the landing gear 1 Pull landing gear actuator circuit bre er to OFF position 2 Place gear switch in mm position 3 f i s h handcrank engage lever forward to engage drive meehanism 4 Crank handcran...

Page 57: ...ime in the event of a P 6 malfunction Complete disengage ment may be accomplished by depressing the cutoff valve button In the event of a partial o r complete vacuum failure indicated by a red light o...

Page 58: ...b OPERATIONS AAOONEY MODEL M20C RANGER OPERATE THIS AIRCRAFT OMlY after reading owners manual with owners manual on board after you are fully qualified understand all of the aircraft operating charact...

Page 59: ...FAA DOA APPROVED MOONEY M20C LOG Of REVISIONS NOVEMBER 8 1967...

Page 60: ...ear Extended Speed 120 MPH CAS Flap Operating Speed 125 MPH CAS AlRSPEED INSTRUMENT MARKlNGS Radial Red Line 189 MPH CAS Never exceed speed which is the mmimum safe airspeed Yellow Arc 150to 189 MPH C...

Page 61: ...3 O 2 0 POWER PLANT NSTRUMENPS Tachometer Radial Red Line mated 2700 RPM Green Arc Narrow Pated operating range 2300 2 700 RPM Green Arc Wide Pecommended operating range 230 2500 RBM Red Are Wide No c...

Page 62: ...F Green Are Operating range 100to 225 DEG F OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND MARKBNGS Vacuum Warning Lights MI Light 5 00 I N Hg JLX Light 4 25 IN Hg Illumination of the HI or LO vacuum warning light indicates t...

Page 63: ...d as anormal category airplane Acrobatic mmeuvers including spins are unauthorized NOTE Maneuvers involving approach to stal ling angle o r full applicationof elevator rud der o r aileron should be co...

Page 64: ...indicator Altimeter Mametie direction indieator mag cormpass Tachometer Manifold pressure gage Oil pressure gage Oil temperature gage Cylinder head temperature gage mel quantity gage for each tank Fu...

Page 65: ...ppropriate to the ground facil ities to be used NOTE Caution should be exercised when inn stalled communieatio ls equipment interrupts the navigation signal during transmissions OPERATING PROCEDURES T...

Page 66: ...below the circuit bre er panel on the right upholstery panel Stall warning is provided by a horn emitting a sound of a different pitch than the gear warning horn All warning devicesare inoperativewhen...

Page 67: ...See Weight Balance Record for loading schedule The front seat positions can adversely affect CG limitations at the most rearward loading Allow able baggage weigM may be dictated by seat posi tions Ma...

Page 68: ...SECTION VI PERFORMANCE TAKEOFFDISTANCE 6 3 LANDING DISTANCE 6 4 CLWIBPERFORNLANCE 6 5 AURSPEEDCORRECTIQNS 6 6 STALL SPEEDS a o 6 6 ALTITUDECONVERSION e6 7 CRUISE MNGE 6 8...

Page 69: ...chniques Note that the cruise performance data pages 6 8 thru 6 f4 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 70: ...TAKEOFF DISTANCE OVER 50 FOOT OBSTACLE WING FLAPS TAKEOFF POSITION HARD SURFACE RUNWAY POWER 2700 RPM MAX MANIFOLD PRESSURE...

Page 71: ...LANDING DISTANCE OVER 50 FOOT OBSWCLE WING FLAPS FULL DOWN APPROACH EAS 80 MPH HARD SURFACE RUNWAY ZERO WIND GLIDE RANGE...

Page 72: ...CLIMB PERFORMANCE I GEAR UP 3 FULL RICH MMTURE 2 FLAPS 1 5 4 FULL THROTTLE 2700 RPM...

Page 73: ...wn cor rect only for errors caused by the position of airspeed system components and do not include any correction that may be required for individual airspeed indicators Airspeed indicators may have...

Page 74: ...TAS CAS X I Example lf ambient temperature is 80 F and pressure altitude is 4000 feet standard altitude is 6000 feet and the factor I is 1 093...

Page 75: ...s of usable fuel standard atmosphere and no wind Take off weight is 25 55 pounds o r 2200 pounds 2 The data is taken from flight tests at full rich mixture setting above 75 percent rated power and at...

Page 76: ...CRUISE RANGE AT SEA LEVEL 59 F MIXTURE SETTING 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 75...

Page 77: ...CRUISE RANGE AT 2 5 W FT 50 F MIXTURE SETTING 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 76...

Page 78: ...CRUISE RANGE AT 5 0 W FT 41 F MIXTURE SETTING 1 Use FULL RICH mixture above 95...

Page 79: ...CRUlSE 8 RANGE AT 7500 FT 33 F...

Page 80: ...CWUlSE RANGE AT 910 000 FT 23 F...

Page 81: ...CRUISE 2 RANGE AW92 508Ff 71 F MIXTURE SETTING...

Page 82: ...ING 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 MAlNTENANCE PROPELLERCARE 7 9 EXTERIOR CARE 7 9 INTERIOR CARE 7 If R...

Page 83: ...e Federal Avi ation Agency regulations require that all airplanes have annual inspections performed by a designated FAA repre sentative A 18Ghour periodic inspection by an appro priately rated mechani...

Page 84: ...Figure 7 1 shows the tow bar attached to the nose gear for manual ground maneuvering When using the tow bar never ex ceed the mmimumnose gear turning angle i dicated on the nose wheel turn indicator T...

Page 85: ...ind 2 Fasten the co pilot seat belt through the flight control wheel 3 Fasten strong ground anchored chain o r rope to the in stalled wing tiedown eyeboltg and place wheel chocks fore and aft of each...

Page 86: ...ght of the day and after each refueling to check for water o r sediment contamination WAWmG Allow five minutes after refueling for water and sediment to settle in the tank and fuel selec tor valve dra...

Page 87: ...rol 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 LUBRICA...

Page 88: ...ed I Change the oil wain after not more than five hours of operation 2 Check all oil screens for evidence of sludge o r plugging Claange the oil every 10 hours if sludge conditions pre vail Change the...

Page 89: ...terference and binding If it becomes necessary to use an unusual degree of force to operate the gear have the gear system rigging checked by an authorized mechanic The gear warning horn may be checked...

Page 90: ...and tightly fastened and keep overflow lines free of obstruction PROPELLER CARE The high stress to which propeller blades are subjected makes their careful inspection and maintenance vitally im portan...

Page 91: ...is essential that all cleaning com pounds and application cloths be free of abrasives grit or other foreign matter Use a prewax cleaner to remove a heavy oxidation film For nonoxidized or precleaned s...

Page 92: ...jelly type spot lifter Never use denatured alcohol benzene carbon tetrac hloride acetone o r gasoline for cleaning plexiglas o r interior plas tics Carefully follow the manufacturerPsinstructions whe...

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