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OLDWILLWAYNE


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          SEI~VICE    AND        MAINTEN ANCE
                          MANUAL


     ~I OONEY     AIRCR AFT        CORPOR ATION
  LOUIS   SCHREINER   FIELD, KERRVILLE,   TX   78028

ORIGINAL ISSUE   APRIL 1999       MANUAL NUMBER   51

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MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION                 M20M                SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

                                         CHAPTER 5

                          TIME LIMITS/MAINTENANCE CHECKS


                                  TABLE OF CONTENTS


CHAPTER
SECTION
SUBJECT                           SUBJECT                                         PAGE


5-00-00                       General                                                 5

5-00-01.                          Landing Gear System                                 5
5-00-02.                          FlightControl Systems                               5
5-00-03.                          Wing Flap Systems                                   5
5-00-04.                          Electric Power System                               5
5-00-05.                          Instruments                                         5
5-00-06.                          Cabin Heating g Ve~ilating Systems                  5
5-00-07.                          Fuel System                                         5
5-10-00.                          Time Limit Components                               6
5-10-01                               Overhaul and Replacement Schedule               6
5-20-00.                          Schedule Maintenance Checks                         7

5-20-01                                 Check Points,TorqueValues                     7

5-20-02                                 Aircraft File Inspection.                    11

5-20-03                                 Engine Functional Check                      11

5-20-04                                 First 25 Hour Inspection                     11

5-20-05                                 50 Hour Inspection                           11

5-20-06                                 100 Hour Inspection                          12

5-20-07                                 Access Cover identification,
                                          Lubrication and Service Guide              17


                                                                                   9-CONTENTS
                                                                                      3/48LANK
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL                                    M20M                           MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

    R. Inspect exhaust system for cracks, looseness and                          J.   Inspect    nose    wheel   steering    mechanism for
for evidence of leakage. Replace or repair damaged                       adjustment, alignment, corrosion, and lubrication.
components. Reference (G) 50 hour inspection.                                    K. Inspect main gear for cleanliness and damage.
    S. Inspect exhaust stacks for burned areas, cracks,                       L. Inspect landing gear retraction linkage, bdlcranks,
distortion and looseness.
                                                                         pivots, and bearings for wear, damage, distortion,
     T. Inspect exhaust couplings, seals, clamps and                     misalignment, corrosion, cleanliness, and lubrication.
slip-joints for cracks, deformation, leaks and security.                      M. Inspect landing gear actuator for security of
     U. Inspect studs, nuts, bolts, etc. for damage and                  mounting, deanliness,and indication of overheating,
proper torque.                                                           damage, and operation. Inspect motor brushes for wear.
     V. Inspect     re-install cowling. Check cowl flaps for                  N. Perform landing gear operational Inspection per
proper operation, condition and proper position indication.              Section 32-30-01.
  2. PROPELLER INSPECTION.                                                    4. FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTION.

    A. Remove spinner (if not already removed).                                  A.   Inspect fuel tank exterior for evidence of fuel
    B. Inspect security of propeller installation.                       seepage or stain.
                                                                                 8.   Drain     tank    and   inspect tank    interior    when
   C. Inspect hub bolts for proper torque (61-00-20)
                                                                         seepage is evident.
security and damage.
    D. Inspect hub components for damage or leaks and
                                                                                 C.   Inspect fuel tank drains for leakage, sediment,
                                                                         or water contamination.
blades for cracks and nicks. Repair prior to next flight.
                                                                                 D. Inspect fuel-tank vents for obstruction.
    E. Inspect Anti-ice boots for security and operation.
                                                                            E. Inspect fuel selector valve for proper tank
    F. Inspect spinner and bulkhead for cracks and
                                                                         smooth operation, or any leakage when in OFF position.
    G. Inspect spinner    bulkhead for snug fit be~veen
                                                                                 F.   Inspect gascolator for leakage; check sump for
propeller cylinder    spinner support. Use shims as                      sediment, water or other contamination.
necessary to obtain correct snug frt.
                                                                             G. Inspect electric boost pump for leaks, security of
  3. LANDING GEAR and RETRACTION SYSTEM
INSPECTION.                                                              mounting, adequate fuel pressure, switch operation,
                                                                         and condition of wiring and electrical connections.
    A. Inspect tires for proper inflation, cuts, blisters,
                                                                              (1) Inspect electric boost pump for proper
slippage, and excessive wear. Replace with new,
                                                                         operation by "T ing" into the line with a calibrated fuel
approved, tire if necessary.                                             pressure gauge. Boost operation should result in a 45-
                         CAUTION                                         55 P.S.I. reading (mixture full RICH, throttle-IDLE).
   Always run at least 5 Landing Gear Retraction                               (2) Adjust relief setting on pump if needed.
   Cycle checks after any tire has been removed                              H. Inspect fuel quantity gauges and transmitters for
     and/or replaced before flying the aircraft.                         security of mounting and condition of wiring and
                                for     cracks,         distortion,          electrical connections.
   B.    Inspect wheels
misalignment, corrosion        or     bolt   failure.
                                                Inspect                      I. Inspect fuel tank filler port for cleanliness, cap
condition of felt seals and bearings; repack bearings at                 security, and condition of servicing placards. Inspect
250 hour intervals,                                                      fuel filler cap O’rings for condition and replace if
    C. Inspect brake pads    discs for warpage or wear                   needed (Reference SECTION 23-00-01).
(Ref. Section 32-40-04).                                                       5. EXTERIOR INSPECTION.
    D. Inspect hydraulic reservoir for proper fluid level.                    A. Inspect fuselage exterior surfaces for corrosion,
    E. Inspect hydraulic brake lines and hoses for                       damage,       loose    or    popped      rivets,   dents,
                                                                         oilcans(stretched    skins),  scratches,     cracks,   or
leakage, dents, cracks chafing, kinks, and security.
                                                                         deteriorated paint.
    F. ~lnspect parking brake system for proper
                                                                              8. Inspect windshields and windows for cracks,
engagement and release.
                                                                         crazing, scratches, condition of sealant, and security of
    G. Check shock disc gap on main 6 nose landing                           installation.
gear. (See 32-81-00)
                                                                                 C. Inspect wings, flaps, and ailerons for corrosion,
    H. Conduct Hard/Overweight           Landing Inspection                  damage, loose or popped rivets, dents, scratches,
per SECTION 32-32-00.                                                        cracks, condition of attaching points, lubrication,
Jack aircraft as recommended in paragraph 7-10-00 for                        freedom of operation, free-play, travel, and balance
the following inspections:.                                                  weight attachment. Inspect speedbrake cartridges for
    I. Inspect nose gear for cleanliness and damage.
                                                                             damage or wear. Check for proper operation. Every 200
                                                                             hours remove speedbrake cartridges per 27-96-01.
Check nose gear retraction tube bungees for sheared
or broken roll pins.                                                             D. Inspect empennage for corrosion, damage,
                                                                             loose or popped rCvets, free-play, dents, scratches,
                        NOTE
                                                                             cracks, condition and lubrication of hinge points,
     Maximum allowable towing damage on leg                                  attachment of balance weights, and freedom of
    assembly is 1/32 inch dent. No repair allowed                            operation, manually and electrically.
      on heat treated landing gear components

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6-00-00             DIMENSIONS AND AREAS

6-00-01             AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE                                                        STANDARD                   METRIC/OPT/MISC.

Engine Manufacturer                                       TEXTRON-Lycoming
Engine Model                                             TIO-540-AF1A or -AF1B
No. Cylinders                                                      6
Rated Horsepower                                                270 HP
RPM.                                                             2575
Min. Fuel Octane                                             100 or 100 LL.
Fuel Capacity
 Total                                                        95 U.S. Gal.                   359.6 Liters
 Useable                                                      89 U.S. Gal.                   336.9 Liters

      Refer to TCDS for engine configuration

  Oil Specification                                           MIL-L-22851

Oil Grade-Above 300 F(-l C)Ambient air              SL      SAE 40 or 15W-50
          Below 300 F(-l" C)Ambient air             SL      SAE 30 or 20W-30

Oil Capacity                                                       10 qts.                    9.5 Liters
Minimum for    Flight Oil’Lev~l                                    6 qts.                     5.7 Liters

    *X
         Break in oil for Lycoming turbocharged engines is required to be ashless dispersant oil per Lycoming
         SI  1014(M (or current revision) corresponding to MIL-L-22851 or SAE J1899.
Max Operational Induction Air Temperature                       2800 F                         1380 C.
Max Continous Operation TIT                                     17500 F
Normal Operating TIT                                         1300 17500 F
Oil Pressure
Idle, Minimum-                                                     25 PSI
Normal Operation                                                  55-95 PSI
Max. Allowable (cold oil)                                          115 PSI

Oil Temperature Max. Allowable                                     1180_ C                     2440 F
Recommended Takeoff-Min                                            100U.F                       380 C
Recommended Flight Operation         iCrui’se)                 38-1180.C                     100 2440 F

 Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)
Max. Allowable.                                                  5000 F                        2600 C
Recommended Cruise                                            250 to 5Q00 F.                121 to 2600 C


  Turbocharger
Turbocharger Mfg.                                              Airesearch
Type                                                         Exhaust Driven
Turbocharger Model                                              TA0413


   PROPELLER
PropellerMfg.                                                     McCauley
Type                                                        Constant Speed
Model                                                    B3D32C41 7/GS2NRD-7
Pitch Angle      30 in.
    LOW                   15.1 DEG (-e/-)0.2 DEG.
    HIGH                   43 DEG (+/-)0.5 DEG.
Diameter                                                       75.0 Inches.                   190.5 cm
Governor                                                          McCauley


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LEVELING AND
 VVEIGHING

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10-00-00                        -GENERAL                                                                        CAUTION
                                                                                              If weight is not removed from tires, rotate
The parking brakes are set by applying the brakes and
                                                                                            wheels to a new position at least once each 30
pulling outon the parking brake knob. Release the
brakes by pushing in on the parking brake control                                                days to prevent flat-spotting the tires.
knob.                                                                                       5.       See      appropriate      Lycoming        Service
                                              NOTE                                    Bulletin/information for engine preservation. Attach
                                                                                      waming placards if preservation procedures                 make
  There is no need to depress the brake pedals to
   relieve the pressure in the lines during release                                   e"gine inoperable.
               of parking brake control.
                                                                                          10-10-03            RETURNING TO SERVICE
There are three tiedown points on the aircraft, one on                                If the aircraft has been stored for an extended period of
each wing outboard of main gear (tiedown rings are to                                 time, it is advisable to perform a 50-hour periodic
be threaded into built in receptacles) and the tail                                   inspection after completion of the following preliminary
skid/tiedown fitting on the aft end of the tailcone.                                  steps:
10-10-00                           PARKING                                                  1. Remove blocks from wheels. Check tire inflation.

When parking the aircraft, place wheel chocks fore and                                      2´• Check and install battery.
aft of the main wheels. The parking brakes may be                                           3. Remove tape and covers from openings.
used for short-duration parking.
                                                                                            4. Remove waming placards (if any).
                        CAUTION
                                                                                            5. Replace engine oil filter.
       Do not set parking brakes when they are
    overheated or when cold weather could freeze                                            6. Clean engine oil suction and pressure screens.
    moisture and slush accumulation in the brake                                            7. Clean and check oil pressure relief valve.
     mechanism. Do not set parking brakes when
                                                                                            3. Clean and check oil temperature bypass valve.
    aircraft is tied down. For maximum protection,
    hangar the aircraft during severe weather and                                           9. Fill engine sump with proper grade of lubricating oil.
                       high winds.                                                          10. Clean and reinstall engine air-inlet filter.
lo-lo-ol                          STORAGE (FLYABLE)                                         11. Check ignition harness.

Outdoor           storage                 requires   adequate    mooring    and             12. Clean and regap spark plugs.
tiedown    facilities. The    iollowing                                                     13.   Check and clean fuel injector         noules    and
measures are recommended for keeping                                                                Drain oil from fuel injector.
                                                                                          screens.
serviceable and ready-to-fly.
                                                                                            14. Check fuel tank vents for obstruction, and drain
  1.   Refer              to        paragraph        10-20-00    for   mooring            sumps to remove moisture and sediment.
instructions.
                                                                                            15. Complete 50-hour and preffight inspections.
  2. Magneto switches..........OfF
                                                                                            16.      See      appropriate      Lycomong        Service
  3. Throttle....................CLOSED                                                   Bulletins/lnformation for servicing of the engine.
  4. Mixture...........lDLE                   CUTOFF
                                                                                          10-20-00           -A1100RING
 5. Rotate propeller 6 revolutions every seven days;
STOP propeller 45 to 90 degrees from original position.                                   When mooring the aircraft out of doors:

 6. Keep fuel tanks filled at least one-half full to minimize                               1´• Head aircraft into the wind.
moisture condensation. Keep batteries fully charged.                                        2. Place chocks fore and aft of each main wheel.
  7. Install protective covers over                       pitot head, engine                 3. Drive stakes in ground approximately three feet
cowl openings, static ports, etc.                                                         outboard of each main gear and to either side of
  3. Maintain a good wax finish on all exterior surfaces                                  tailskid.
after 90 days.                                                                              4. Install tiedown rings in wing receptacles outboard
                                                                                          of each main gear. Tie a 600-pound tensile strength
10-10-02                           STORAGE (PROLONGED)
                                                                                          rope to each wing tiedown ring and anchor to ground
If the aircraft is to be stored for an extended                        period of          stake. Allow a little slack in each tiedown rope.
time, the following steps are recommended for protection:                                   5. Tie the center of a rope to tail skid tiedown ring
  1.   Refer               to       paragraph         10-20-00   for   mooring            and anchor rope ends to ground stakes at either side
instructions.                                                                             of tail.
  2. Tape or cover all openings.                                                            6. For additional security, attach a rope to the nose

  3. Remove battery, charge fully, and store in a cool                                    gear and anchor to a ground stake.
place.                                                                                      7. Lock controls by looping right front seat safety belt

  4. Raise aircraft to remove weight from the tires, and
                                                                                          through the control wheel and drawing belt snug.
block up the wheels.


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                          NOTE                                         Use only hydraulic fluid (red), per specification
   If filter shows an accumulation of carbon, soot,                    MIL-H-5606. Do not fill reservoir above two inches
   or oil, continue with cleaning steps 3 through 5.                   below filler port.

  3. Soak filter in nonsudsing detergent for 15 minutes;                                   HYDRAULIC BRAKES (Bleeding)
                                                                       12-20-05
then agitate filter back and forth for two to five minutes
to free filter element of deposits.                                                          CAUTION
  4. Rinse filter element with                                            FIuid in the wheel cylinders may be under high
                                    a   stream of clean water
until rinse water is clean,                                               pressure due to expansion. Therefore, be sure
                                                                          parking brakes are released prior to beginning
  5. Dry filter thoroughly. Do not use light or air above
                                                                                      hydraulic system servicing.
180 deg. F. for filter drying.
  6. Check alternate air door for proper operation and
                                                                       For   best   results,    use   a   diaphram type hydraulic
sealing,                                                               pressure service unit (pressure pot) to back bleed the
                                                                       system through the wheel cylinder bleeder valves.
  7. Reinstall filter in aircraft   making sure of proper
                                                                        SINGLE BRAKE SYSTEM (PILOTS SIDE ONLY)
sealing and security.
                                                                         1. Remove hydraulic Ruid reservoir filler plug, and
12-20-02             BATTERIES                                         install a suitable fitting for attaching a flexible drain line.
Service    batteries   with   distilled   water   to   maintain          2. Immerse open end of drain line into a hydraulic
electrolyte above plates. After adding water in freezing               Ruid container or catch container.
weather, charge battery long enough to mix electrolyte
and water. Keep battery electrolyte above a specific                     3´• Attach pressurized hydraulic Ruid service unit to
gravity of 1.225 to avoid freezing.                                    wheel cylinder bleeder valve and open valve. Hydraulic
To service the battery(ies):                                           service unit should be free of air prior to servicing
                                                                       aircraft system.
  1. Remove battery caps. Check electrolyte and
service battery as required.                                             4. Feed fluid from service unit into brake system. Check
                                                                       for air bubbles at end of drain line immersed in fluid.
                         CAUTION
                                                                         5. When Ruid is Rowing, slowly depress pilot’s brake
               Battery gases may be explosive.
                                                                       pedal by hand and slowly release. Repeat three (3) to
  2. Inspect battery mounting area for corrosion and                   four (4) times.
spilled electrolyte. To clean cables, terminals,
                                                                         6. Allow fluid to flow until clear of air bubbles.
mounting area and battery case, use a solution of
bicarbonate of soda and clean water to neutralize                       If shume valve is installed in single brake system
corrosion and spilled electrolyte.
                                                                          7. Loosen pluglcap on shuttle valve (port is plugged
                       CAUTION                                         if no cc-pilot’s brake system is installed). Allow air
    When cleaning, do not allow bicarbonate of                         bubbles to purge from back side of shuttle valve;
  soda to enter battery cells permanent damage                         indicated by clear Ruid Rowing from shuttle valve into
     will result if soda mixes with electrolyte,                       catch container.

  3. Rinse battery with clean water, and                                 8´• Close wheel       cylinder bleeder valve and remove
                                                   wipe clean
with a dry cloth.                                                      service line.

   4. To retard corrosion, coat terminals with petroleum                                         NOTE
jelly after cleaning and tightening them.                                    Brake pedal may need to be pulled back in
                                                                             order for fluid to bleed back into reservoir.
   5. Inspect battery vent lines for obstruction, line
kinks, etc.                                                              9. To bleed opposite brake, (single brake system
12-20-03             TIRES AND WHEELS                                  only) repeat steps 3 through 8.
                                                                         IF DUAL BRAKES AND SHUTTLE VALVE ARE
Keep the tires at recommended air pressure. (Refer to
CHAPTER 6-00-01.                                                       INSTALLED -(See steps 1 8 2, Single Brake System

  1. Inspect tires for wear, cuts, and bruises.                           1. While pressurized hydraulic fluid service unit is still
                                                                       attached to either wheel cylinder bleeder valve.
  2. Inspect valve stems for evidence of tire slippage or
                                                                         2. Loosen cc-pilot’s brake line at shuttle valve.
pulling.
                                                                       Provide another catch container.
  3. Inspect wheels for damage.
                                                                         3. Resbict outflow fnrm      reservoir dtai~ hibe to catch
  4.   Inspect wheel bearings for condition and                        container.
lubrication.
                                                                         4. Allow fitting to remain loose until fluid is clear of air
12-20-04             BRAKE RESERVOIR                                   bubbles as it drains from shuttle valve fitting into catch
                                                                       Co"tainer.
Frequently inspect brake reservoir for proper Ruid level.
See~CHAPTER 12-20-05 for location. See CHAPTER                           5. When clear, tighten cc-pilot line fitting and remove
5-20-07 for proper fluid.                                              restriction from reservoir out flow tube.
                       CAUTION                                            6. Stroke cc-pilot’s brake pedal several times and
   Do not fill reservoir while parking brake is set.                   allow any purged air to exit through reservoir.

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     Al R
CONDITIONING

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24-34-00           POWER PLANT CIRCUITS                            temperature causes an increase or decrease in bulb
   1. Starter-ignition Circuit. The starter-ignition switch        resistance, varying the magnetic field in the indicator
                                                                   COilS.
has five positions: OFF, R (right), L (left), BOTH, and
START. In the OFF position both magnetos are                         3. The oil pressure instrument circuit contains an
grounded. At the R position the left magneto grounds.              electrical instrument and a transducer which varies
At the L position the right magneto grounds. At the                resistance with pressure.
BOTH position both magnetos are HOT and the
                                                                     4. Fuel Flow read on the indicator uses an electrical
ignition system is on. Turning the ignition switch to start        instrument which counts electrical pulses produced by
and pushing in, closes the starter solenoid, engages
                                                                   .turbine flow transducer.
the starter and allows the impulse coupling to
automatically retard the magneto until the engine is               24-35-00           LIGHTING CIRCUITS
also at its retard firing position. The spring action of the
                                                                      1. Navigation Lights. A circuit breaker switch on the
impulse coupling is then released to spin the rotating
magnet and produce the spark to fire the engine. After             upper left flight panel controls the navigation lights.
the engine starts, the impulse coupling Ryweights do                 2. LandingTTaxi Lights. A pair of circuit breaker split
not engage due to centrifugal action. The coupling then            switches on the upper left Right panel controls the landing
acts as a straight drive and the magneto fires at the              and taxi lights located in the left and right wings.
normal firing position of the engine. The starter-ignition
                                                                      3. Cabin Lights. A three-position (Bright, Off, Dim)
switch is spring loaded to return from START to the
                                                                   rocker switch overhead, between the pilot and cc-pilot
BOTH position when released.                                       in the overhead panel controls the cabin lights.
                        CAUTION                                    Aircraft S/N 27-0053 thru 27-0107 may have a door
        Do not operate the starter in excess of 15                 switch and timer mechanism that illuminate forward set
        seconds or re-engage the starter without                   of interior lights while cabin door is open. After door is
                allowing it time to cool.                          closed, if rocker switch is left ON, forward interior lights
                                                                   will remain ON for approximately 2 minutes.
                     WARNING
                                                                   The rocker switch is~connected through the MASTER
    Do not turn the propeller when the magnetos
                                                                   switch on these aircraft and forward interior lights will
   are not grounded. Ground the magneto points
                                                                            when MASTER switch is tumed OFF if door is
     before removing rwlhh wires or eloctrloal
       connectors. All spark plug leads can be
      removed as an alternate safety measure.                        4. Strobe Lights. A circuit breaker switch on upper
                                                                   left flight panel controls the white anti-collision strobe
       A. LOW BATTERY STARTING PROCEDURE. A
                                                                   lights.
 battery that has been discharged to the point where it
will not turn the engine over but has sufficient power                5´• Instrument and Radio Lights. Switches are located

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