Jon ONeill Posted Wednesday at 01:43 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 01:43 PM Anyone have a contact that performs annuals on M20A’s? My annual is being held up due to the shop not having the tool / jig for this AD inspection. Thanks, Jon
Rwsavory Posted Wednesday at 02:59 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 02:59 PM Don Maxwell Aviation in Longview, Texas.
Jon ONeill Posted Wednesday at 04:04 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 04:04 PM Called Don. He doesn’t have this tool. Any other suggestions? Appreciate the information. 1
N201MKTurbo Posted Wednesday at 05:12 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 05:12 PM The AD tells how to build the fixture. Just make one.
Rwsavory Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 05:13 PM Joey Cole https://www.coleaviation.com
Jon ONeill Posted Wednesday at 06:40 PM Author Report Posted Wednesday at 06:40 PM 1 hour ago, N201MKTurbo said: The AD tells how to build the fixture. Just make one. Have a shop doing this but taking too long while plane is in annual. Looking to rent one for this purpose. Thanks 1
MikeOH Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM Report Posted yesterday at 02:42 AM I'm a bit confused as the tool referenced in the AD is designed to check the wooden tail for deterioration by applying a substantial side load and measuring for less than 1/16" permanent deformation after the load is applied. Thing is, I was under the impression that there had been an AD that ELIMINATED ALL wood TAILs on Mooneys. (requires replacement will metal tails) Is that not the case? 1
Jon ONeill Posted yesterday at 04:41 AM Author Report Posted yesterday at 04:41 AM Mike, You’re 100% right on this. No special tooling or jig required for the wing inspection. Strange that the AD in 1986 has language pertaining to a wooden empennage that was banned in 1967. Thanks for setting me straight! 2
Sabremech Posted 5 hours ago Report Posted 5 hours ago On 12/10/2025 at 10:41 PM, Jon ONeill said: Mike, You’re 100% right on this. No special tooling or jig required for the wing inspection. Strange that the AD in 1986 has language pertaining to a wooden empennage that was banned in 1967. Thanks for setting me straight! The wooden tail is not banned but requires repetitive inspections. Very few left but one located by me and still airworthy. David
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