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P L A N
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NOTE:
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL
REQUIRED TO BE FURN ISHED TO THE PILOT
BY CAR PART 3 AND MUST BE KEPT IN THE
AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
MOONEY A IRCRAFT CORPORATION
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P.
BOX 72, KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028
SERIAL NUMBER
REGISTRATION NUMBER
FAA App rove d:
Don P.
Watson,
Aircraft Certification Division
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Department of Transportation
Southwest Region
Fort Worth,
FAA APPROVED in Normal ·category based on CAR 3,
effective Model M2 0J, S/N 24-0084, 24-0378 -
24- 0763.
3 -7 -84
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15-77
ISSUED 11
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1978
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MANUAL NUMBER 1221
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  • Page 1 THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE FURN ISHED TO THE PILOT BY CAR PART 3 AND MUST BE KEPT IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES. MOONEY A IRCRAFT CORPORATION BOX 72, KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 2 £t- 05'-f.5 SERIAL NUMBER /,./!]-...
  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ..1 GENERAL ..2 . . . LIMITATIONS . . . E MERGENC Y PROCEDURES . . . NORMAL PROCEDURES .
  • Page 3 T HE MOST PROFITABLE EVER . This manual is provided as an operating guide for the Mooney 2 0 1 , Model M20J. It is important that you-­ regardless of your previous experience--carefully read the handbook from cover to cover and review it frequently .
  • Page 5 7-16 through ... Original • • • • • 7-17 . • • • • • • • • • • • 7 - 18 7-19 ..Original • • • • • • 7-20 7-21 •...
  • Page 6 en� P I L OT'S OPERATING HANDB O OK AND AIRP LANE F L IGHT MANUA L l?=j �< L OG OF REVISI ONS �w �I WARNING: This manual may not include the latest revisions. �, Revision Revised 0100 Description of Revision FAA Approved Date ·�...
  • Page 8 ·24' 8." FIGURE 1-1 THRE E VIEW ISSUED 1 1 - 15-77...
  • Page 9 CAR Part 3 . It also contains supplemental data supplied by Mooney Aircraft Corporation. Section I contains· information of general interest to the pilot. It also contains definitions of the ter minology used in this Pilot ' s Operating Handbook.
  • Page 10 5 . 125 in. Bore 4 . 3 75 in. Stroke 3 6 1 . 0 Cu. In. Displacement C ompression Ratio 8 . 7 : 1 Fuel Injector , Bendix RSA- 5-ADl D4 LN 2021 Magnetos, Bendix PROPE LLER TYPE : C onstant - speed, hydraulically controlled pro­...
  • Page 11 STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS 1640 LBS. Standard E mpty Weight 1100 LBS. standard Useful Load BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS 24 "x 35 "x 35 " H 1 7 cu. ft . ') Baggage Area 3 0"W x 1 9"D x 1 2 H (Max. ) Hat Rack ft.
  • Page 12 Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which application of full available aer odynamic c ontrol will not overstress the airplane . Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a pre­ scribed extended position. M·...
  • Page 13 ME'I1EOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature , obtained either from inflight temperature indications or ground meteorological sources. It is expressed in degrees Celcius (previously Centigrade) . International Standard Atmosphere assumes that (1) The air is a dry perfect gas; (2) The temperatur e at sea level is 15 °...
  • Page 14 Revolutions Per . M inute is engine speed. Manifold Pressure is a pressure measured in the engine 's induction system and is ex­ pressed in inches of mercury (Hg). AIRPLANE PERFORMANC E AND F LIGHT P LANNING TERMINOLOGY Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity is the Demon­...
  • Page 15 The extreme center of gravity locations within C . G. Limits which the airplane must be operated at a given weight . Center of The point at which an airplane would balance if suspended. Its distance from the reference Gravity (C.

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    ....2- EXTERIOR ....2-13 Mooney M20J FAA APPROVED...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Section 5 . Your Mooney is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 2A3 as Mooney M2 0J. Mooney M2 0J FAA APPROVED...

  • Page 18: Airspe Ed Limitations

    . Retraction D o not exceed this speed with Maximum pilot window open . Pilot Window Open Speed FIGURE 2 - 1 . AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS Mooney M20J FAA APPROVED ISSUED 1 1- 15-77 Airplane Flight Manual 2 - 3...

  • Page 19: Airspee D Indicator Markings

    Operations must be conducted with 200 - 225 caution and only in smooth air . Radial Red Line Maximum speed for all operations. FIGURE 2 - 2 . AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Mooney M20J FAA APPROVED Airplane Flight Manual ISSUED if- 15 - 77 ·.

  • Page 20: Power Plant Limitations

    15" HG manifold pressure. Low 1 3 . 9 ° +. 2 ° Propeller Blade Angle at 30 Inch station, High· 33. 0 ° + . 5 o FAA APPROVE D Mooney M20J Airplane Flight Manual ISSUED 1 1 - 1 5-77...
  • Page 21 245 ° F or 11a Radial Red Line (Maximum) 1 5 0 ° to 245 ° F or Green Arc (Operating range) 65 ° - 1 1s 0 c Mooney M2 0J FAA APPROVED D 1 1 Airplane Flight Manual ISSUE...
  • Page 22 Datum (station zero) is 5 inches aft of the center line of the nose gear attaching bolts, and 33 inches forward of the wing - leading edge at Wing station 59. 25. FAA APPROVED Mooney M20J ISSUED 1 1 - 15 - 7 7 Airpla,ne Flight Manual 2 - 7...

  • Page 23: Maneuver Limits

    Slow throttle movement required at airspeeds above 190 PH IAS. Above 190 MPH IAS, rapid throttle reduction may result in the propeller RPM xceeding transient limits. Mooney M2 0J FAA APPROVED Airplane Flight Manual' ISSUED 1 1- 15 - 7 7 2 - 8...

  • Page 24: Flight Load Factor Limits

    FLIGHT L O A D F A C T O R L I M I T S Maximum Positive Load Factor, Flaps Up ....3 . 8g Maximum Positive Load Factor, Flaps Down (33 °...

  • Page 25: Decals & Placards

    INSTRMTS RAM AIR TRIM SST PUMP MIXTURE COWL FLAPS SEAT LATCH SEAT BEL T MIXTURE GEAR FUEL WING FLAPS PROP BST PUMP RAM AIR On Lower Left Center Instrument Panel FAA APPROVED Mooney M20J Airplane Flight Manual ·ISSUED 11-15-77 2-10...
  • Page 26 On Lower Console Below Controls CABIN HEAT DEFROSTER CABIN VENT PULL ON PULL ON PULL ON On Lower Console Below Controls PARK BRAKE RAM AIR COWL FLAPS PULL ON PULL ON PULL OPEN Mooney M20J FAA APPROVED ISSUED 11-15-77 Airplane Flight Manual 2-11...
  • Page 27 Baggage Door Handle • AUXILLARY EXIT DOWN DOWN DO NOT OPEN IN FLIGHT • TO OPEN - PULL OFF COVER, PULL WHITE KNOB, LIFT UP HANDLE. (LATCH DOOR WITH OUTSIDE HANDLE) Mooney M20J FAA APPROVED Airplane Flight Manual ISSUED 11-15-77 2�12...

  • Page 28: Exterior

    U.S. GAL On Nose. Gear Le On Leading Edge of Horizontal Stabilizer and Trailing Edge of Both Sides of Rudder TOWING LIMITS WARNING DO NOT PUSH DI IJT EXCEED TOWlll6 LIMITS FAA APPROVED Mooney M20J ISSUED 11-15-77 Airplane Flight Manual 2-13...
  • Page 29 On Inboard End of Right Flap NO STEP On Underside of W ing HOIST POINT FAA APPROVED Mooney M20J Airplane Flight Manual ISSUED 11-15-77 2-14...
  • Page 31 I NTRODUCT I ON This section pr ovides the recommended procedures to follow during adverse flight conditions. The infor ma­ tion is presented t o enable you to form, in advance , a definite plan of action for coping with the most pr obable emergency situations which could occur in the operation of your airplane.
  • Page 32 ANNUNCIATOR PANEL WARNING LIGHTS Fault .& · Remedy Landing gear is not in fully extendec:V Gear Unsafe retracted position refer to "Failure of landing gear to extend electrically" procedure on page 3- 8 or " Failure of landing gear to retract after take­ off"...
  • Page 33 E N G I N E . F I R E- G R O U N D Mixture - Idle Cutoff Full Aft Selector Valve Off Master Switch - Off · 3 . Extinguish with Fire Extinguisher E N G I N E FI R E-· I N F L I G HT Fuel Selector Valve - OFF Throttle - C losed Full Aft...
  • Page 34 E N G I N E. f'A I L U R E D U R I N G G R O U N D R O L L Throttle -CLOSED . Braking - Maximum. Fuel Selector - OFF. Master and Magneto/start Switch-OFF . E N GI N E f'A I L U R E Af'T E R Llf' T O FF A N D D U R I N G C L I M B Fuel Selector - Select Other Tank.
  • Page 36 - 81 Approach Speed MPH (71 Kts) IAS. Switch - OFF, Prior to .Landing . Master S P I N S Up to 2000 feet of altitude may be lost in a one turn spin and recovery; therefore, stalls at low altitude are extremely critical.
  • Page 37 F A I LUR E O F L A N D I N G G E A R T O E XT E N · o ELECT R I CALLY 1 . Airspeed - 132 KIAS or less. Landing Gear Actuator Circuit Breaker - PULL 3 .
  • Page 38 U N LATCHE D D O O R I N F L I GHT the c a bin door is not locked it may come · unlatched in flight . This may occur during or just after take-off. The door will trail in a position approximately 3 inches open, but the flight characteristics of the airplane will not be affected.
  • Page 39 ing to reset the breaker n ot more than one time. this fails , pull the alternator field breaker , turn off all non- essential electrical equipment and terminate the flight as s oon as practical. FLI GHT I N I C I N G C O N D I T I O N S DO NOT OPERATE I N KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS.
  • Page 40 "BY PASS" switch in accor­ dance with Mooney Service Bulletin M20- 1 96 . In the event that the gear fails to retract when the lal)ding gear control switch is placed in the "UP" position due to...
  • Page 41 SEC TION l: V . NOR MAL P ROCE DURE S TABLE OF C ONTENT S TIT LE PAGE ..4-2 PRE F LIGHT JNSPECTION · . . 4-4 BEFORE STARTING CHEC K · · ..4-4 STARTING ENGINE ·...
  • Page 43 Wing Skins--CHECK. Flap and Attach Points- - C HECK. Aileron and Attach Points- - C HECK . Wing Tip Strobe and Navigation Light- - CHECK. Remove all ice, snow , or frost . Left Wing Leading Edge- - C HECK. Pitot Tube and Stall Switch Vane- - UNOBSTRUCTED .

  • Page 44: Before Starting Chec K

    ( Aux . Power Cab l e Adapter i s ava i lable from Mooney A i r c:r:: a ft Corporation ) special starting p r o cedure i s n e c e s sary . U s e normal starting p r oc edur e s b e l ow .

  • Page 45: F Looded Engine C Learing

    Prope l l e r Control - FORWARD/HIGH RPM . · 1 Throttl e Control - FORWARD 1 / 4 . Maste r Switch - ON . Mixture Control - FULL F O RWARD . E l ectric F u e l Boost Pump Switch - ON TO E S TAB L I S H PRES S U RE , THEN OFF .
  • Page 46 Strobe Lights and Rotating Beacon- - ON if installed Annunciator Lights - - C HE C K WITH PRE SS-TO­ T E ST & THR OT T LE RE TARDED . Trim - - TAKE OF F SETTING . If forward C G set trim to upper portion of band and to lower portion when at aft C G .

  • Page 47: Takeoff

    TAK E O FF •OTI Move the controls slowly and smoothly. In : particular , a void rapid opening and closing of the throttle as the engine is equipped with counterweighted crankshaft ancl there is a possi­ bility of detuning the counterweights and over­ speedirig with subsequent engine damage.
  • Page 48 TAKEOFF (Obstacle Clearance) E lectric Fuel Boost Pump - ON at start of takeoff r oll. Power - F ULL T HROTTLE AND 2 700 RPM. Aircraft Attitude - LIFT NOSE WHE E L AT 71 MPH (62 KTS . ) IAS. Climb Speed - 76 MPH ( 66 KTS.
  • Page 49 C LIMB (Best Rate) Power · - FULL T HROTTLE & 2700 RPM. Mixtur e - LEAN FOR SMOOT H OPERA TION Cowl Flaps - FUL L Oi>EN. Airspeed - 101 MPH (88 KTS) IAS at Sea Level decreasing to 94 MPH (82 KTS) IAS at 1 0 , -000 Ft .
  • Page 50 C R U I S E Upon reaching cruise altitude , allow acceleration to crujse airspeed, then trim the aircraft for level flight , reduce manifold pressure anti RPM to desired cruise" power , ancf clof3e Jhe flaps . The cow flaps should be partially opened (control pulled aft approximately thr e e inches) if necessary , to maintain the oil and cylinder...

  • Page 51: - D E S C E N T

    Enrich until engine runs smoothly and p ower is · regained.. When increasing power always return mixture to full rich, then increase RPMbefore incre a sing manifold pressure; when decreasing power deer e ase manifold pressure before reducing RPM. Always stay within the established operating limits, and always operate the c .

  • Page 52: Go Around (Balked Landing)

    Trim .. ADJUST , as necessary. - ON. Electric Fuel Boost Pump Ram Air - C LOSED; WARNING ; LIGHT OFF . Check Gear Down - GEAR DOWN LIGHT ON - MARKS ALIGNED IN VISUAL INDICATOR IN F LOOR . G O A R O U N D C B A L K E D L A N D I N G ) Power - F ULL T HROTTLE AND 2 700 RPM.
  • Page 55 I NTRODUCTI ON · All performance tables and graphs are grouped in this section of the manual for · quick and �asy reference . The infor mation is .. presented to show perform��ce that may be expected from the aircraft , and t o assist you in planning your flights _ w ith reasonable detail and accur­...
  • Page 56 A LT I T U D E C O N V E R S I O N 1/ v'(f" T AS �XAMPLE : 26°C Outside Air Temperature Given: 3 000 Ft. Pressure Altitude 162 Knot GAS 4 950 Ft Density Alt. Find: 1/&...
  • Page 57 T E M P E R AT U R E C O NV E R S I O N EXAMPLE : Given: Celsius 5 ° Find : Fahrenheit � � �il < � � � DEGREES CE LSIUS (CENTIGR_ A DE) ISSUED 1 1- 15-77...
  • Page 58 A I R S P E E D C O NV E R S I O N Given.:. 168 MPH 146 KTS. Find: ::t: � � r:x: 1 6 0 :::> ::t: r:x: � � � KNOTS KTS. 5 - 6 1 1- 15-77 ISSUED...
  • Page 59 A I R S P E E D C A L I B R AT I O N NORMAL STATIC SYST E M - F LAPS AND GEAR UP, POWER ON EXAMPLE : Given·: Knots IAS Find: 1 7 0 Knots CAS �...
  • Page 60 A I R S P E E D C A L I B R AT I O N NORMAL STATIC SYSTEM - FLAPS AND GEAR DOWN EXAMPLE : Given: 90 Knots IAS:.._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 3 o Flaps _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 61 A I R S P E E D C A L I B R A T I O N S A L T E R N A T E S T A T I C S O U R C E Gear &...
  • Page 62 A LT I M E T E R C O R R E C T I O N S NORMAL STATIC SYSTEM - F LAPS & GEAR UP & POWER ON ..,. - 1 00 NOTE : Indicate d airspeed ·...
  • Page 63 ..A LT I M E T E R C O R R E C T I O N S tr..1 - 1 10 NORMAL STATIC SYSTEM - FLAPS AND GEAR DOWN ..EXAMPLE : . I I ..
  • Page 64 T I M E T E R C O R R E C T I O N S ..A L T E R N A T E S T AT I C S O U R C E CONDITIONS : Storm Window and Vent s : C los�d, Defroster : Maximum , Power On SEA LEVE L Gear &...
  • Page 65 S T A L L S P E E D S ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS: Gross Weight 2740 LBS. Forward C G Power - Idle Stall Speeds are indicated airspeeds in MPH & KNOTS and assume zero instrument error . Maximum altitude loss during stall recovery is appr oximately 290 feet Stall Speeds - MP KNOTS...
  • Page 66 TAKEOF'F' DI STAN C ES A�OCIATED CONDITIONS : . (Maximum Perfor mance) POWER - - - - - - FULL THROTTLE , 2700 RPM RUNWA Y - - - - - - - - --.--- PAVED. LE VEL, DRY SUR FACE �...
  • Page 67 T A K E O F' F DISTA N C E S ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS : Cl.I Cl.I � POWER - - - - - - F ULL THROTTLE , 2700 RPM RUNWAY- - - - - - -'- - - - - - - PAVED, LEVEL, DRY SURFACE tr:l (Before Brake Release) W EI GHT ..: - - - - - - - - - ---- 2740 LBS.
  • Page 68 C L I M B P E R F O R M A N C E NOTE NFIGUR TION : Power : ;Maximum Conditions At high altitudes or when Landing Gear : Up high ambient temperatures Wing Flaps : 0 Deg. exist ' mixture should be Cowl Flaps : Full Open leaned t o achieve smooth...
  • Page 69 T I M E , F U E L A N D D I S TA N C E T O C L I M B A ssociated Conditions for the Time., Fuel and Distance to Climb graph on the following page : C limb Speed : Vy from Climb Performance graph on the preceeding page .
  • Page 70 T I M E , F U E L A N D D I S T A N C E TO C L I M B NOTE: To determine as deter mined from the Climb Performance 1 6 - c ha rt . Time to Climb - Minutes Distance to Climb - Nautical Miles Fuel t o Climb - Pounds...
  • Page 71 & C R U I S E R A N G E D ATA C O N D I T I O N S All Cruise and Range Data tables allow for : warmup , taxi , take-off, climb at max. power at the best rate of climb speed to cruise altitude;...
  • Page 72 CRUISE & RANGE AT ECONOMY C R U I S E SEA LEVEL , 1 s0 c MIXTURE SETTING· TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accordance EN OUR· MPH/ K NOTS (NAUT M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section O / o (HR : 2 3 00...
  • Page 73 CRUISE & RANGE AT ECO N OMY C RU ISE 1 1 ° C 2000 MIXTURE SETTING · TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accordance MPH/ KNOTS (NAlJ.T M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section IV. (HR : 2300 2 740 2 740 FUEL...
  • Page 74 CRUISE & RANGE AT E CONOMY C RU I SE 7 ° C 4000 FT, MIXT URE SETTING · TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accor dance MPH/KNOTS ( NAUT M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section I V . O / o (HR : 2300...
  • Page 75 CRUISE & RANGE AT E C O N OMY C RU I SE 6 0 00 FT, 3°C MIXTURE SETTING· TRUE AIR SPEED RANGE Lean mixture tn ac cordance MPH/KNOTS {NAUT M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section IV . (HR : 2 740 2300...
  • Page 76 CRUISE & RANGE AT E C O N OMY C R U I S E 8000 F T , -1 ° C MIXTURE SETTING · TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accordance MPH/ K NOTS ( NA U T M l ) ANCE with instructions in Sectio (HR :...
  • Page 77 C RU I SE CRUISE & RANGE AT E C O NOMY 1 0 , 0 0 0 F T, -5° C MIXTURE SETTING · TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accordance MPH/ K NOTS (NAUT M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section IV.
  • Page 78 ECONOMY CRUISE CRUISE & RANGE AT 1 2 ,OOO F T, -9° MIXTURE SETTING · TRUE AlRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in. accordance MPH/ KNOTS (NAUT M l ) with instructions in Sect.ion IV. ANCE "' (H R 2300 2740 FUEL 2 740 2 3 00 FU E L...
  • Page 79 ECONOMY C RU I SE CRUISE & RANGE AT 1 4 , 0 0 0 FT, - 1 3° MIXTURE SETTING· TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE Lean mixture in accordance MPH/ K NOTS (NAUT M l ) ANCE with instructions in Section IV. (HR : 2300 2 740...
  • Page 80 (GAL/HR) (LIS/HI) (IN. HG) MIN) 2 :35 4 5 2 4 5 4 1 8 . 4 1 1 0 . 5 201/175 203/176 30. 2 5 3 9 1 5 . 8 94 . 5 188/163 191/166 3 : 15 5 3 0 26.
  • Page 81 2 3 00 FUEL FUEL 2 740 2300 MAN PRES {LIS/HI) {GAL/HR) (IN. HG) MIN) 199/173 201/175 3:00 28. 1 14. 9 89. 5 83. 0 192/167 195/169 26 . 0 1 3 . 8 3 : 10 75 . 4...
  • Page 82 CRUISE & RANGE AT B E ST POW E R 4000 F T, 7 ° C MIXTURE SETTING: · Use FULL RICH mixture above power Lean mixture in • TRUE. AIRSPEED RANGE accordance'With instructions in MPH/KNOTS Section IV at ( N A UT M l ) 75.% power and below.
  • Page 83 CRUISE & RANGE AT B E ST POW E R 6000 FT, 3° C MIXTURE SETTING: Use FULL RICH mixture above power Lean mixture in TIUE AIRSPEED RANGE accordance with instructions in MPH/KNOTS Section IV at (NAUT M l ) ANCE ·...
  • Page 84 CRUISE & RANGE AT B E ST POW E R -1 ° C 8 0 0 0 FT, MIXTURE SETTING: Use FULL RICH mixture above power Lean mixture in TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE accordance Wl ith instructions in MPH/KNOTS Section IV at ( NAUT M l ) ·...
  • Page 85 CRUISE & RANGE AT B EST POW E R - 5° C 1 0, 000 F T, MIXTURE SETTING: Use FULL RI C H mixture above power Lean mixture in TRUE AIRSPEED RANGE accordance with instructions in ENDUR .MP�/ KNOTS Section IV at (NAUT M t ) ANCE...
  • Page 86 CRUISE & RANGE AT B E ST POW E R 1 2 , 00 0 FT, -9 ° C MIXTURE SETTING: Use FULL RICH mixture above power Lean mixture in TIUE AIRSPEED RANGE a c c ordance with instructions in MPH/KNOTS (NAUT M l ) ANCE...
  • Page 87 CRUISE & RANGE AT B EST POWER 1 4, 0 00 F T, - 1 3° c MIXTURE SETTING: Use F UL L RICH mixture above power Lean mixture in TIUE AIRSPEED RANGE accordance with instructions in MPH/ KNOTS (NAUT M l ) ANCE Section IV at power and below.
  • Page 88 N ORM A L LANDING D I STAN C E S ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS: • POWER - - -- - - - - - - - - - -THROTTLE C LOSED RUNWAY - PAVED, LEVEL, DRY SURFACE LANDING GEAR- - - - - - �OOWN APPROACH SPEED AT 50 FT - 81 MPH (71 KTS.
  • Page 89 MA.X I M UM PERFORMANCE LANDI N G DI STAN C E S � tl.l c::: ER - - - - - - ------ ---- T HROT TLE C LOSED ti:J LANDING GEAR ------ -- DOWN DOW� AY - PAVED, LEVEL, DRY SURFACE WING F LA PS ----------- FULL (33°) APPROACH SPEED AT 50 FT.
  • Page 90 6 - 9 • The empty weight, center of gravity, and equipment list for the airplane as delivered from Mooney Aircraft Cotporation is contained in this section. The use of this section is valid for use with the airplane identified below when approved by Mooney Air craft Corporation.
  • Page 91 A comprehensive list of all Mooney equipment available for this airplane .is .included in this section. Only those items checked (X) were in­...
  • Page 92 maximum gross weight . The aircraft must be operated strictly within t° h e limits of the Center- of-Gravity Moment Envelope shown on page :6- 8 . -· AIRPLAN E · W EIGHING PROCEDURE (A) LEVE LING : Place a spirit level on the skin line above the tailcone access door when leveling the aircraft longitudinally .
  • Page 93 Measure the horizontal distance from the reference point to main wheel axle center line. Measure. horizontal distance from center line of nose wheel axle to center line of main w heel axles . weights and measurements, and compute Record basic weight and CG as follows: LE ...
  • Page 94 OW N E RS WE IGHT A N D B A L A N C E RECORD � {ENTER BE LOW ALL WEIGHT CHANGE nATA FROM AmCRAFT BOOK) 2 Li- =05l+5 H J = D F F FAA REGISTRATION NO. SERIAL NUMBER AffiPLANE MOD E L - M20J ..
  • Page 95 P I LOT'S LOADING GUIDE LOADING C A LC ULATION PROCEDUR.E Proper loading of the aircraft is essential for maximum flight performance and safety. · This. section will assist you in determining whether the aircraft loa ing schedule is within the approved weight . and center -of-gravity limits.
  • Page 96 P R O B LE M f"ORM FAA REGISTRATION NO. M20J SERIAL NO. Sample Problem Your Problem & Pilot Two Pass. step ITEM Moment Moment Weight Weight (LB-INS. (LBS) (LBS) / 1 000) /1000) 1710.0 Aircraft Daste '15.26 Empty Weight , W Includes·...
  • Page 97 � Mill � � � � � � � -" " '!l�@ lOADED AlffiCRAfT MOME�V1000(POUND- INCMIE$) 28�� 2700 � 2600 i<- 2500 " C ENTER Of GRAVITY uM;Ts � 2400 ..2:tl0 2200 2100 ""' 2000 50 51 ..(Lc;9) A I RCRAFT CG LOCATION INCHES AFT OF DATUM (STA.
  • Page 99 2 750 .,_ - 1 1 0 1 2 0 LOADED A I RCRAFT MOMENT /HJOO(POUND- INCHIES) 2800 � 2700 ::::> 2600 .._ 2500 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIM ITS 2400 """ 2JJO 2200 2100 I.I.I 2000 ..�4 Al R CRAFT CG LOCATION (Lc; I NCHES AFT OF DATUM (STA.
  • Page 100 EQU I P M E N T L I ST The following Equipment List is a listing of all items approved at the time of publication for the Mooney M20'- 0nly those items having an X in the "Mark If Installed"...
  • Page 101 EQU IPMENT L I ST ..�5 YEAR MARK WEIGHT ITEM INSTALLED ( INCHE S ) REF . DRAWING ( P OUND S ) ITEM DESCRIPTION N O . 5 0 5 3 30 . 0 0 * I 0 3 6 0 - A 3 B 6 D 6 0 0 3 6 3 - - 1 5 .
  • Page 102 ·r rP�ENT L I ST � §a � ....YEAR c:J1 WE IGHT ITEM MARK IF ITEM DESCRIPT ION REF . DRAWING (POUN1' S ) ( INCHE S ) IN STALLED N O . 6 8 0 0 3 1 - S O J_ Induction Air F i l t e r P - 1 3 - 0 2 3 4 - 2 5 .
  • Page 103 EQU IPMENT L I S T ..t-..J YEAR MARK I F WEIGHT ITEM ( INCHES ) INSTALLED ITEM DESCR I PT ION REF . DRAWING ( P OUND S ) NO . E l e c t r i c a l Sys t em 1 1 0 .
  • Page 104 EQUIPMENT LIST � t_"%j � ....YEAR MARK I F ITEM WEIGHT -.J; N O . (POUNDS) ( INCHE S ) I NSTALLED ITEM DESCRIPTION REF . DRAWING & Two Main Whe e l Brake A s svs ( 6 .
  • Page 105 er.> EQU IPMENT L I ST ..� YEAR ITEM WE I'GHT 11 .. .A R K I F N O . ITEM DESCRIPTION REF . DRAWING ( P OU ND S ) ( INCHE S ) INSTALLED Ins truments + 1 7 .
  • Page 106 LIST EQU IPMENT t:ij ....YEAR c:.11 •• -.'.] ITEM WE I G HT MARK I F -.'.] ITEM D E S C R I P T ION (POUND S ) N O . REF .
  • Page 107 EQU IPMENT L I S T � YEAR WEIGHT MARK I F ITEM ITEM DESCRIPT ION REF . DRAWING ( POUNI,) S ) ( INCHES ) INSTALLED N O . Vac uum Svs tem 5 . 3 5 - 2 . 3 5 Vacuum Svstem I n s t l 8 6 0 0 5 2 - 5 0 1 Vacuum Pumo (Ai rborne )
  • Page 108 EQU IPNENT L I ST � � ..·- ..YEAR ..WE I G HT MARK ITEM " ( POUND S ) ( INCHES ) INSTALLED ITEM D E S C R I PT.ION REF . DRAWING NO .
  • Page 109 EQUIPMENT L I ST ..YEAR ITEM WEIGHT MARK IF (POU,NDS ) INSTALLED N O . ITEM DESCRIPTION REF . DRAWING ( INCHE S ) & Avionics : r u e h i r � � n d .. i.) ...
  • Page 110 EQUIPMENT L I ST � � ..� YEAR ..:J WEIGHT MARK I F ITEM REF . DRAWING (POUND S ) ( INCHES ) INSTALLED ITEM DESCRIPTION NO . Avion i c s & • • • 0 . 8 K A - 1 34 A�d i o Amp l i f ie1 1 7 .
  • Page 111 EQUIPMEN'l' L IS T � YEAR MARK IF WE IGHT ITEM (POUNDS ) ( INCHES) I NSTALLED . ITEM DESCRIPT ION REF . DRAWING NO . <I Tow Bar 0 1 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 � Jack P oints 0 1 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 .
  • Page 112 EQUIPMENT LIST 1 ) .., � ,,_) l � ..... YEAR MARK I F WEIGHT ITEM {POUND S ) { IN C HE S ) INSTALLED ITEM DESCRIPTION REF . DRAWING N O . &...
  • Page 113 EQU IPMENT L I S T � � YEAR WEIGHT MARK ITEM ( P OUND S ) ( I NCHE S ) I N STALLED NO . I T E M D E S C R I P T ION REF' .
  • Page 114 EQU IPMENT L I ST r::n � t?'.l ..· 1--l ..YEAR � W E I G HT MARK I F I T B M N O . ITEM D E S C R I P T ION REF .
  • Page 115 SECTION VII. & AI RP LANE SYSTEMS DE S C R I P T I O N TABLE OF C ONTENTS TITLE PAGE INTRODUCTION . 7 - 3 • • AIRFRAME ..7 - 3 POWER PLANT .

  • Page 117: Airframe

    I NTRODUCT I ON Acquiring a working knowledge of the airc:raft' s controls and equipment is one of your important first steps in de­ veloping a fully efficient operating technique . This air­ plane and Systems section describes location, function, and operation of systems' controls and equipment .

  • Page 118: Power Plant

    POWER PLANT ENGINE C ONTROLS The engine contr ols are centrally located, between the pilot and co-pilot , on the engine control console . The throttle knob regulates manifold pressur e . Pushing the knob forward increases the setting; pulling the knob aft decreases the setting .

  • Page 119: Ignition Syste M

    ALTERNATE 1INDUCTION AIR VALVE RAM A I R ON ALT E RNATE AIR · R AM A I R OF F W H E N F I LTER I S OBSTRUCTED A N D R A M A I R OFF F IGURE 7- 1 E NGINE AIR INDUCTION S YSTE M Cylinder head temperature , oil pressur e , fuel pressure and oil temperature gages...

  • Page 120: F Ue L Syste M

    to fire the engine . After the . engine starts , the impulse coupling flyweights do not engage due to centrifugal action . The coupling then acts as a straight drive and the magneto fires at the normal firing position of the engine . The mag­ n�to/ starter switch is spring loaded to.

  • Page 122: Engine Cooling

    The engine has a full-pressure wet-sump oil system with an 8-quart capacity. An automatic bypass control valve r outes oil flow around the oil cooler when operating temp­ eratures are below normal or when the cooling radiator is blocked. ENGINE COOLING The down-draft engine cooling system provides ground and inflight power plant cooling .

  • Page 123: Flight Panel & Controls F"Amiliarizati On

    & FLIGHT PANEL CONTROLS f"AMILIARIZATI ON F LIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS RADIO MASTER The Radio Master Switch Circuit Breaker operates a relay supplying power to the radio bus bar s . Since the relay is energized to cut the power to the radio bus, failure of the relay coil will still allow power to the radio bus .
  • Page 124 miniature aircraft silhouette display - this provides the pilot with the essential information to execute a "proper turn" . © · C LOC K (if installed) · electric clock with a sweep second hand, may be set by the pilot by pulling the knob and turning either left or right .
  • Page 125 ® VERTICA L SPEED INDICATOR (if installed) The vertical speed indicator depicts airplane rate of climb or descent in feet per minut e . The pointer is actuated by an atmospheric pressure c hange supplied by tbe static source . ®...
  • Page 126 covers. No maintenance is required on the compass except an occasional check on a compass r ose with adjustment of the compensation, necessary , and replacement of the lamp. � P SWITCH The flap switch in a recess on the right of the · console , operates the electrically-actuated wide span wing flaps .
  • Page 127 TRIM POSITION INDICATOR stabilizer trim position is mechanically indicated thru cable attached to the trim w heel mechanism . Position indications are s hown on the console. PITOT HEAT SWITCH/CI. R C UIT BREAKER (if installed) Pushing ON the pitot heat c ombination rocker switch/ circuit breaker turns on the heating elements within the pitot tube .

  • Page 128: Engine Instruments & C Ontrols

    ENGINE INSTRUMENTS AND C ONTROLS ® FUE L QUANTITY INDICATORS The fuel quantity indicators are used in conjunction with a float- operated variable-resistance transmitter in each fuel tank. The tank-full position of the trans­ mitter float produces a ·maximum resistance through t he transmitter , permitting minimum �...
  • Page 129 engine. Temperature changes of the engine oil change the electrical resistance in the bulb thereby allowing more or less current to flow through the indi eating gage . © AMMETER The ammeter indicates current flow , in amperes, from the alternator to the batter y , or from the battery to the electrical system.
  • Page 130 TACHOME TER The tachometer is a mechanical indicator driven at half crankshaft speed by a flexible shaft . Most tachometer difficulties will be found in the driveshaft . To function properly , the shaft housing must be free of kinks, dents and sharp bends .
  • Page 131 Pulling the control aft decreases the manifold pressure thereby decreasing the engine power . ® COW L F LAP CONTRO L Pulling the cowl flap control full aft opens the cowl flap doors allowing additional airflow to properly cool the engine on the ground and during low speed high power climbs.

  • Page 132: Misc E Llaneous Instruments, C Ontrols

    MISC E LLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS, C ONTROLS AND INDICATORS RADIO MICROPHONE If Installed © RADIO LIGHT SWITC H AND DIMMER Turning the radio light swit c h knob c lockwise turns ON the radio and indicator light s . C ontinued turning clockwise increases light intensity.
  • Page 133 CIGAR LIGHT E R (if installed) PARKING BRAKE C ONTROL Pulling the par king brake c ontrol and depressing the brake pedals sets t he par king brake . Pushing in t he parking brake c ontrol r eleas e s the parking brake . ®...

  • Page 134: Annunciator And Switc H Pane L

    ANNUNCIATOR AND SWITC H PANE L PRE SS-TO-T E ST SWITC H Pres sing the red p r e s s -t o -t e st switch with the master switch ON will illuminate all annuncia­ t o r light bulbs . Defective bulbs should be replaced pri o r t o t he next flight .
  • Page 135 © VAC UUM MA LF UNCTION INDICATOR The red VAC annunciator light indicates a malfunction or improper adjustment of air suction system. Air suction is available for operation of the attitude gyr o , and also the directional gyro , a. n d will be shown in inches of mercury.

  • Page 136: Flight Controls

    FLIGHT CONTROLS PRIMARY FUGHT CONTROLS Push-pull tubes with self-aligning rod end bearings actuate the primary flight control surfaces . spring- · loaded interconnect device indirectly j oins the aileron · and rudder c ontr ol systems to assist in lateral stability during flight maneuvers .
  • Page 138 position whenever the unit is in stalled in the airplane . The "ON" position -is provided so the unit can be used as · a portable transmitter or in the event the automatic fea­ ture was not triggered by impact or to periodically test the function of the transmitter .
  • Page 139 . · LANDl· N G· GEAR E LECTRIC GEAR RETRACTION -SYSTEM The two-position electric gear contr ol switch, identified by its wheel- shaped knob, is located near the top of the instrument panel above the throttle . There are two ways to check that the electrically-actuated gear is down : (1) The green gear-down annunciator light is on.
  • Page 140 E MERGENCY GEAR-EXTENSION SYSTE M The eme.rgency gear extension pull cord located between and aft of the seats is for manually driving tre electric gear actuator to extend the gear the electric system malfunctions . Section III discusses the emergency gear extension procedure . BRAKE &...
  • Page 141 ALTERNATOR FIELD ALTERNATOR. CKT BKR GEAR ACTUATOR AU:x; BUSS GEAR CONTROL GEAR WARNING STALL WARNING VACUUM WARNING ANNUNCIATOR PANEL & IGNITION CIG LTR FLAPS AGES INSTRUMENT RADIO LTS TURN COORDINATOR H S I AUTOPILOT FUEL FLO �-NAV COM I NAV I CONDENSER NAV II BATTERY...
  • Page 143 exceeds limits, the red voltage warning light illuminates steadily . Turning off the radio master switch and then turning master switch off and on, will reset the voltage regulator . The overvoltage annunciator light should remain out . the overvoltage light comes on again, pulling out the alternator-field circuit breaker cuts the alternator out of the power cir cuit .
  • Page 144 When high intensity wing tip strobe lights are in­ stalled, they should be turned off when taxiing near other aircraft, in fog or clouds . The conventional navigation lights must be used for all night operations. CAB I N ENVI RONMENT HEATING &...
  • Page 145 Rotating the knob above the pilot seat extends or retracts the overhead airscoop to contr ol air intake and to prevent air-buffeting at high cruising speeds . Small directional vent deflectors with inner knob air volumn contr ols , within easy reach of each occupant , distribute incoming outside air as individually desired The cabin heat control is marked CABI N HEAT .
  • Page 146 belts are mechanically simple and c omfortable to wear . They are attached t o the seat , w hich can be moved without readjusting the belt . & CARGO AREAS BAGGAGE The baggage compartment has 17 cubic feet of baggage or cargo space and two pairs of floor tiedown straps .
  • Page 147 SECTIO N V I I I . · & HANDLING. , SER V I C I NG MAI N TE N AN C E TABLE OF C ONTENTS TITLE PAGE INTRODUC TION ....8-2 GROUND HAND"LING .

  • Page 148: .I N T R O D U C T I O N

    It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive· maintenance based on climatic and flying con­ ditions encountered in your locality . Keep in touch with your Mooney Service Center and take advantage of his knowledge and experience. lie knows your airplane and how to maintain it .

  • Page 149: Ground Hand"Ling

    Should an extraordinary or difficult problem arise con­ cerning the repair or upkeep of your Mooney, consult the Customer Service Department, Mooney Aircraft Corporation, P . Box 72, Kerrville , TX 78028. Phone Area Code 512- 896- 6000. All correspondence regarding your airplane should include the model and serial numbers .

  • Page 150: Tiedown

    T I E D OWN As a precaution against wind damage , always tie down the aircraft when parked outside . Removable wing tiedown eye -bolts , supplied with the loose equipment , screw into wing receptacles marked HOIST POINT j ust outboard of each main gear .

  • Page 151: Ref Ue Ling

    N GT I Individual wheels may be raised with­ out raising the entire air. c raft. Wheels not being raised should b� chocked fore · and aft . · E R V I C I N G R E F U E LI N G Integral sealed tanks in the forward inboard sections of the wings carry the.

  • Page 152: Engine Lubrication

    25 hours of operation or until oil consump­ tion has stabilized. The aircraft is delivered from Mooney with straight mineral oil of the correct viscosity . The engine is equipped with an. external oil filter and the "tl...
  • Page 153 Resume normal oil drain periods after sludge conditions improve. Your Mooney Service C enter will change the engine oil in addition to performing all other service and inspection procedures needed when you bring your airplane in for its 50- hour , 100-hour , or annual inspections. Excessive oil sludge buildup indicates that the oil system needs servicing .

  • Page 154: Induction Air Filter

    Your Mooney Service C enter has approved brands of lubricating oil and all consumable materials necessary to service your airplane . I N D U C T I O N A I R f' I L T E R S E R V I C I N G The importance of keeping the induction air filter clean cannot be over - emphasized.
  • Page 155 • 011 A Donaldson D-1400 Filter C leaner is also recommended. Do not use solvents. f. Rinse filter element with a stream of clear water until rinse water is clear . g . Dry filter thoroughly . Do not use a light bulb or air heated above 180 °...

  • Page 156: Hydraulic Brake Reservoir

    215 . A recharge is necessary when the specific gravity is 1. 240 or lower . start charging at four amperes and finish at two amperes; do not allow battery tempera­ ture to rise above 120 ° F during reeharging. Keep the battery at full charge to prevent freezing in cold weather and to prolong service life .

  • Page 157: Exterior Care

    McCauley recommends the propeller be removed and overhauled every 1200 hours of operation. Your Mooney Service Center will answer any questions you may have concerning blade repair and inspection . E X T E R I O R C A R E...

  • Page 158: Inte Rior Care

    on the leading edge of the wings , empennage , and nose section will help reduce drag and abrasion in these areas. fuel, hydraulic fluid, or any other dye - containing sub­ stance is found on the exterior paint , wash the area at once to prevent staining.

  • Page 159: Airplane Flle

    List are contained in Section of this manual, when the manual is supplied with a new airplane purchased from Mooney Aircraft C orporation. It is recommended that copies of Section V be made and stored in a safe place. 3 . To be made available upon request:...

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