Mooney M20J Pilot Operating Handbook

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SPECIAL LEVER
92-1
DATE: April 20,
1992
SUBJECT:
Mooney M20J 2900 POUND GROSS WEIGHT INCREASE, RETROFIT KITS
MODEUSIN
AFFECTED: M20d, Mooney 205, 201, ATS, MSE; SIN 24-16s thru 24-3200, 24-3202 thru 24-3217
TIME OF
COMPLIANCE: At owners discretion.
INTRODUCTION: The gross weight of 1991and later M20J aircraft has been increased from 2740 pounds
ts
2900 pounds. This increase in useful load is retrofitable to some earlier M20J aircraft. See SIN'S list&
above. The incorporation of this retrofit is up to the discretion d the aircraft ownerloperator.
Five kits are provided for incorporation
of:
(1)
the proper airspeed indicator, (2) the applicable
AFM Supplement required for each listed series
d SIN aircraft and (3) the inspection of the rkldder
static balance limits.
CAUTION
This Special Leaer is to advise M28J owners (for S/N9s listed above only) of the oppofiunity to
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Procure correct retrofit kit listed below. (Refer to SIN and POHlAFM sf existing aircraft)
2. Retrofit Kit (for specific aircraft serial numbers) may be ordered direct from Mooney Service Parts
Depaament, (51 2)
257-W1, using Master Card, Visa or G.0.D. The kits
are
priced at $1,750.00 net.
3. See instructions shown on field d Mooney 940071 drawing.
4. Install correct airspeed indicator supplied in appropriate kit.
5. Incorporate proper AFM Supplement into the appropriate POWIAFM for aircraft SIN
In addition:
6.
Refer to Mooney Service Bulletin M20-252, dated 4-6-92. The INSTRUCTIONS shown therein MUST be
followed for the above SIN aircraft to complete retrofit incorporation d the 2900 pound gross weight
increase for these M20J's.
NOTE
When complying with this Special Letter, the instructions of SB M20-252, d a t d 46-92
or sadbsqusM
revision, must sl aacomplished on the above swbl numbered aircraft even though the
Swial
Numbws
on SB
M2Q-252
do not specifically refer to the above aircraft.
REFERENCE:
DATA: 1. Mooney drawing number 940071
2.
Mooney Service Bulletin M20-252, dated 4-6-92 (or subsequent revision)
3. M20J Service and Maintenance Manual, No.
4121,
Chapter
27.
PARTS LIST:
CAUTION --ORDER CORRECT KIT FOR YOUR AIRCRAR- REFER TO SIN & POHIAFM LISTED
Mosney
Kit
N u m k r SL92-1-1 for SIN'S 24-1686 THRU 242999)
lTEM PIN
o a m s s
~ESCRIPTION
.
QUANTBW
1. 940071 -501
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RETROFIT DRAWING
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2. POHIAFM # 3240 (Rev. A or 8 ) AFM SUPPLEMENT PAGES
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3. 820308-537
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INDICATOR, AIRSPEED
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Mooney Kit Wumbr SL9al-2
fw
S/b\19s 243W0 W H R U 24-30s)
ITEM PIN
s n e o e
bESCRlPTlON
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QUANTITY
1.
940071 -503
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RmROFIT DRAWING
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2.
#
POHIAFM
#
1233(A)
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AFM SUPPLEMENT PAGES
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3. 820308-539
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INDICATOR, AIRSPEED
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