EASA Regulations for Mooney International Corporation M20

3 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Mooney International Corporation M20.

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EASA AD US-2024-14-03

Jul 22, 2024

Auto Flight - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System - Software Update

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-14-03 addresses various airplanes equipped with the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System installed under Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA01866WI. This directive mandates a software update to the Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot System to prevent un-commanded automatic pitch trim runaway events. The affected aircraft include all models specified in the directive that have the optional GSA 28 pitch trim servo installed.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 112
  • Commander (Cpac, Inc.) 114
  • Daher Aerospace TB
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Piper Aircraft PA-24 (Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Archer)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cadet)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Cherokee)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Dakota)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28 (Warrior)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-28R (Arrow)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-30 (Twin Comanche)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Cherokee Six)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Piper 6X)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32 (Saratoga)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-32R (Lance)
  • Piper Aircraft PA-39 (Twin Comanche)
  • Textron Aviation 172 (Skyhawk)
  • Textron Aviation 172RG
  • Textron Aviation 177 (Cardinal)
  • Textron Aviation 177RG (Cardinal RG)
  • Textron Aviation 182 (Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation 19
  • Textron Aviation 206
  • Textron Aviation U206 (Super Skywagon)
  • Textron Aviation 206H (Stationair)
  • Textron Aviation 210 (Centurion)
  • Textron Aviation 23 (Musketeer)
  • Textron Aviation 24 (Sierra)
  • Textron Aviation 33 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 35 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation 36 (Bonanza)
  • Textron Aviation F172
  • Textron Aviation F177RG
  • Textron Aviation F182
  • Textron Aviation FR172 (Reims Rocket)
  • Textron Aviation P172D
  • Textron Aviation P206
  • Textron Aviation TP206 (Super Skylane)
  • Textron Aviation R172 (Hawk XP)

EASA SIB SAIB-2023-02

Mar 7, 2023

Landing Gear System - Operation / Maintenance

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2023-02 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing landing gear system operation and maintenance for Mooney International Corporation Model M20 series airplanes, including variants M20, M20A through M20V. It highlights ongoing airworthiness concerns related to landing gear failures but does not mandate regulatory action. The bulletin provides guidance on proper inspection, maintenance, and operation of both manual and electric landing gear systems.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Mooney International Corporation M20

EASA AD US-2023-02-04

Jan 31, 2023

Stabilizers - Hybrid Material Elevator Balance Weight - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-04 addresses certain Mooney International Corporation Model M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, and M20G airplanes. It focuses on the inspection and replacement of hybrid material elevator balance weights, specifically part number 430018-1, due to reported cracking and corrosion issues. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of the affected aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Mooney International Corporation M20
  • Mooney International Corporation M20C
  • Mooney International Corporation M20D
  • Mooney International Corporation M20E
  • Mooney International Corporation M20F
  • Mooney International Corporation M20G