New AD on Attach Fittings-Clarification Please

[scottfromiowa]

I just received an AD that appears to only impact serial number 761.

Can someone review and clarify that this is only for serial number 761 (regarding M20E) model?

Unfortunate that this AD has to come out right as Mooney is "re-launching". Thanks for input,

Scott

[philipneeper]

That is correct. Just S/N# 761. This AD only affects 38 aircraft. I have a C model and I was worried until I found the S/N #. 

[rbridges]

That is correct. Just S/N# 761. This AD only affects 38 aircraft. I have a C model and I was worried until I found the S/N #. 

 

 

where are you seeing the S/N?  I have the email, but I'm not seeing it. thanks.

 

edit--nevermind, found it further into the email and in this thread.

 

http://mooneyspace.com/topic/12749-new-ads-came-out-guys/

[rbridges]

following scott's statement, how did they narrow it down to 1 C model mooney?

[philipneeper]

following scott's statement, how did they narrow it down to 1 C model mooney?

I would like to know as well i feel bad for the guy who got snagged.

[sellis]

The models that have only one model or serial number had the attach fittings replaced and the parts were sold out of the suspected batch through spare parts.

[scottfromiowa]

I would like to know as well i feel bad for the guy who got snagged.

Me too. (feel bad for 1 C&E owner affected) On the plus side, it appears that there is pretty solid documentation of specific hardware (ability to track) going back to mid-60's.

[rbridges]

I would like to know as well i feel bad for the guy who got snagged.

 

I agree.  the FAA cost estimate to replace is >$1K for a $95 part.

[scottfromiowa]

If that was my plane, I might go and look for a certain bolt MFR....and "share the love"...

[Marauder]

I suspect the reason it may be limited to one plane is that they may have made an engineering change to that one plane in preparation for that change to be incorporated in future planes.

On my 1975 F series, serial number 1305 has changes that are not on my F model series but are on that particular plane and others in the build run afterwards.

[1964-M20E]

The models that have only one model or serial number had the attach fittings replaced and the parts were sold out of the suspected batch through spare parts.

Thanks for the clarification Stacey

 

I hope you are reading all the suggestions here for the future of Mooney and passing them on to management.

 

[jamesm]

I thought serial numbers starting in 1967  have the 2 digit number prefix and then dash followed by a 4 or 5  digit number to make up the  serial number. So in example  in the case of year  1967  67-00xxx  so serial numbers with no leading dash I would presume  the AD would effect  '63 or' 64 "E" model (761)  and '65 or '66  "C" Model (2313) just a  WAG on my part. Hope like heck  the FAA  doesn't change there minds  make addendum the to AD for all years and models. interesting no J or K Models effected.

 

James

'67C

[HRM]

The E in question (761) is not registered (no N-number). It might be one of the ones parted out. 

 

Of course, if that bad part got parted out...

[Guest]

Or it's registered in another country.

Clarence