MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN

165 Al Mooney Road North

Kerrville, Texas 78028

SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A

Date: February 29, 2012

THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com

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SUBJECT: Empennage Trim Fitting And Mounting Hardware Replacement Instructions - from Mooney

Aviation Company's Service Bulletin M20-313.

MODELS/ SN ALL Mooney M20B - M20C - M20D , M20E - M20F - M20G - M20J - M20K

AFFECTED: M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN

TIME OF MANDATORY BEFORE NEXT FLIGHT -

COMPLIANCE:

INTRODUCTION: This service bulletin is to repair the trim filler plate mounting (stacked with the trim fitting and

trim hinge) when found to be positioned incorrectly as referenced in Service Bulletin M20-313.

The attached compliance card needs to be filled out and returned to Mooney Aviation

Company upon completion of this Service Bulletin M20--314.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read entire procedures before beginning work.

NOTE:

All work to be done in accordance with AC43.13--2B (or current revision).

1.1. Turn master switch - OFF.

1.2. Remove LH and RH empennage fairing.

1.3. Remove empennage assembly per applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual,

(refer to Chapter 53). Stow empennage onto a cradle making sure assembly is

properly secure to perform the work described in this service bulletin.

1.4. Remove LH inspection panel on empennage assembly.

1.5. Using an appropriate die grinder, carefully grind off the existing Huck Bolt heads (10 qty)

to the surface on Trim Fitting (p/n 410025-000).

1.6. Carefully remove (drive) all Huck Bolt fasteners (10 qty) using a drift punch and discard

hardware.

CAUTION:

Take care when removing existing Huck Bolt fasteners -- do not distort existing holes or drive an

oversize punch through holes.

1.7. Inspect empennage bulkhead and attachment tee (p/n 410026-000) for damage and/or

cracks. If stress related damage and/or cracking is found, affected parts must be

replaced. These parts are not included in the service bulletin kit M20-314-001 and will

need to be ordered separately. If no damage is found proceed to 1.8

1.8. Using the new parts from the M20-314-001 kit, stack components: Trim Fitting

(p/n 410025-000) Hinge (p/n 410020-027) and Filler Plate (p/n 410020-013) then match

drill all components to existing structure, refer to Figure M20-314-1.

1.9. Inspect bulkhead holes. Hole diameters that exceed the maximum allowable diameter

for HL2086-5-(X) fasteners should use the oversize HL2086-6-(X) fasteners. Refer to the

applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual Section 51-10-00 and 51-10-01 for

hole and fastener replacement specifications.

1.10. Secure new parts with new (4 qty) Hi-Lok (p/n HL2086-5-6) and (6 qty) Hi-Lok (p/n

HL2086-5-5) fasteners into place as required. The orientation of hardware is reversed for

ease of installation, refer to Figure M20-314-1.
MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN

165 Al Mooney Road North

Kerrville, Texas 78028

SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A

Date: February 29, 2012

THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com

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NOTE:

The Hi-Lok fasteners found in the M20--314--001 kit also include oversize hardware if required --

standard size HL2086-5-(X) and oversize HL2086-6--(X). Refer to manufacturers instructions on

installation of the Hi-Lok fasteners as required.

1.11. Visually inspect all 10 Hi-Lok fasteners to insure they are properly secured (use an

inspection mirror for lower bolts), assembly should not move on bulkhead.

1.12. Reinstall Empennage Assembly per applicable MAC Service and Maintenance Manual

refer to Chapter 53 with new mounting hardware found in the M20-314-001 Service

Bulletin kit, see Figure M20-314-1.

1.13. Verify rigging of the flight controls and trim system per applicable MAC Service and

Maintenance Manual.

1.14. Reinstall LH inspection panel on empennage assembly.

1.15. Reinstall LH and RH empennage fairing.

1.16. Complete log book entry.

NOTE:

Fill out compliance card and send by MAIL or FAX to Mooney Aviation Company as indicated on

the attached Compliance Card (see to Figure M20-314-2)

1.17. Return aircraft to service.

1.18. Procedure complete.

WARRANTY: Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. will warrant labor 16 hours when corrective action is done

in accordance with procedures of this Service Bulletin for aircraft currently covered under the

Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. factory warranty program.

REFERENCE 1. MAC Maintenance Manual (applicable A/C)

DATA: 2. Hi-Lok Installation Instructions

3. Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-03-52

PARTS LIST: kit part number: M20--314--001

Item P/N Description Qty

1. HL2086-5-6 Hi--Lok 4

2. HL2086-5-5 Hi--Lok 6

3. HL2086-6-6 Hi--Lok (oversize to replace HL2086-5-6) 4

4. HL2086-6-5 Hi--Lok (oversize to replace HL2086-5-5) 6

5. 410020--013 Filler Plate 1

6. 410020--027 Hinge 1

7. 410025--000 Trim Fitting 1

8. 480009--907 Pin, Hinge 1

9. AN381-2-6 Pin, Cotter 2

10. 440019--000 Spacers 4

11. AN5H--32 Bolt 1

12. NAS1149F0563P Washers 2

13. AN310--5 Nut 1

14. AN174--20A Bolt 2

15. NAS1149F0463P Washers 2

16. MS21044--N4 Nut 2

17. N/A Hi--Lok Installation Instructions (paper copy) 1
MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN

165 Al Mooney Road North

Kerrville, Texas 78028

SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A

Date: February 29, 2012

THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com

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FILLER PLATE

HINGE

TRIM FITTING

(410020-013)

COLLAR

EMPENNAGE

ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

PANEL

(10 PLACES)

Hi-Lok HL2086-5-5

(410025-000)

(410020-027)

HI-LOK

(10 PLACES)

or

Hi-Lok HL2086-6-5 (Oversize)

Hi-Lok HL2086-5-6

or

Hi-Lok HL2086-6-6 (Oversize)

EMPENNAGE

ASSEMBLY

HI-LOK LOCATION

HINGE PIN

(480009-907)

COTTER PINS

(AN381-2-6)

SPACERS

(440019-000)

BOLT

(AN5H-32)

NUT

(AN310-5)

WASHERS

(NAS1149F0563P)

BOLT

(AN174-20A)

WASHER

(NAS1149F0463P)

NUT

(MS21044-N4)

EXISTING

ATTACHMENT TEE

SEE TEMPLATE

FOR PROPER

LOCATION

(410026-000)

Figure SB M20-314-1 - EMPENNAGE TRIM FITTING AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. SERVICE BULLETIN

165 Al Mooney Road North

Kerrville, Texas 78028

SERVICE BULLETIN M20-314A

Date: February 29, 2012

THIS BULLETIN IS FAA APPROVED FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC. 165 Al Mooney Road North, Kerrville, Texas 78028 tel: 830-896-6000 www.mooney.com

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MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY

KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 -- FAX 830--257--4635

SERVICE (BULLETIN) (INSTRUCTION) NO.________________HAS BEEN COMPLIED

WITH ON AIRCRAFT MODEL _______________ SERIAL NUMBER ________________

Tach. Time:

Owner:

N-Number (Reg. No.)

Date of

Compliance:

Complied

By:

Form 07-0001

Inspection Report:

MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY

ATT’N: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

165 Al Mooney Road, North

Kerrville, Texas 78028

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

SEND TO: (or FAX 830-257-4635)

Mooney Aviation Company

165 Al Mooney Road North

Kerrville, TX 78028

Figure SB M20-314-2 -- Compliance Card