Mooney M20C - Field Fuel Tank Repair Procedures; Reference to M20-230 and Manual; Sealant and Hole Clearance

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SERVICE
INSTRUCTION
Page
1
S.r.
M20-73
4-24-85
SUBJECT:
Mooney
Aircraft Fuel
Tank
Repair
by
Field
Personnel
MODELS/
S/N
AFFECTED:
M20B,
M20C,
M20D,
M20E, M20F,
~v120G.
M20J,
M20K
and
M22,
All
Serial
Numbers
TIME
OF
COMPLIANCE:
At
every
fuel
tank
resealing
maintenance
or
repair.
INTRODUCTION:
Reports
havebeen
received
that fuel
and
water have
been
found
trapped
between
ribs
due
to
one
or
more
rib drain
holes sealed
over
during
resealing procedures.
Service
Bulletin
M20-230
has
been
prepared
for
a
one-time
inspection
of
fuel tanks.
The
intent
of
this
S.I.
is
to
assure
that all fuel tanks
resealed
by
field
personnel
subsequent
to
the
one-time
inspection
is
done
in
accordance
with
S.B.
M20-UO
and
current
Mooney
procedures.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Refer
to
the
appropriate
section of
your
Mooney
Service
and
Maintenance
manual,
and
to
Mooney
Service
Bulletin
S.B.
M20-230
land
subsequent
revisions)
when
any
fuel
tank
reseding
is
to
be
accomplished
on
any
of the above
listed
Mooney
aircraft
models.
Particular
attention
should
be shown
to
assure
that
all holes
required
for fuel
movement
between
fuel
bays
are
open
and clear
of
sealant.
REFERENCE
I)ATAr
(1)
Mooney
Service
Bulletin
M20-230
land
subsequent
revisions)
(2)
Mooney
Service
Maintenance
Manual
(applicable
to
speciftc
aircraft
model
being
repaired).
TARTS
LISTr
N/A
FIGURE/
TABLE:
N/A
C