EASA Regulations for Mooney M20K

EASA SIB CE-14-12

Mooney M20 (all Models) Aeroplanes — Main / Nose Landing Gear Annual Inspection / Rigging

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: CE-14-12 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the main and nose landing gear annual inspection and rigging for Mooney International Corporation Models M20, M20A, M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, and M20TN airplanes. It highlights the importance of complying with the 100-hour and annual inspections as specified in the Mooney Service and Maintenance Manual to ensure the safe condition and proper rigging of the landing gear. This bulletin does not mandate regulatory action but serves as guidance to maintain airworthiness.

Mar 18, 2014

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Continental (L)TSIO-360 Engines - Air Reference Tube failures

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2012-02 addresses air reference tube failures in Continental TSIO-360 and LTSIO-360 series engines, commonly installed on Mooney Model M20K and various Piper aircraft models including PA28-201T and PA34-220T. The bulletin reports a broken aluminium air reference tube Part Number 641082 found on a Piper PA-28R-201T and clarifies that the failed tube was not a genuine Continental Motors part. This document provides safety information and recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.