SECTION
X
SAFETY
INFORMATION
MOONEY
MODEL M20J
The airplane must be loaded so as not to exceed the weight and the weight
and balance loading center of gravity
(c.g.) limitations. Also, that at least mini-
mum fuel for takeoff is aboard and sufficient for the trip, plus reserves. Oil in
the engines should be checked and filled as required.
BNSPECTIONS
-
MAINTENANCE
In addition to maintenance inspections and preflight information required by
FAR
Part
91,
a complete pre-flight inspection is imperative. It is the respon-
sibility of the owner and operator to assure that the airplane is maintained in
an airworthy condition and proper maintenance records are
kept.
While the following items cannot substitute for the pre-flight specified for each
type of airplane, they will serve as reminders of general items that should be
checked.
SPECIAL CONDlTlONS CAUTIONARY NOT ICE
Airplanes operated for Air Taxi or other than normal operation and airplanes
operated in humid tropics or cold and damp climates, etc., may need more
frequent inspections for wear, corrosion and or lack of lubrication. In these
areas periodic inspections should be performed until the operator can set his
own inspection periods based on experience.
I
NOTE
I
m---e-"-e-
The required periods do
not
constitute
a
guarantee that
the item
will
reach the period without malfunction,
as
the
aforementioned factors cannot be controlled
by
the
manufacturer.
Corrosion, and its effects, must be treated at the earliest possible opportunity.
A clean dry surface is virtually immune to corrosion. Make sure that all drain
holes remain unobstructed. Protective films and sealants help to keep cor-
rosive agents from contacting metallic surfaces. Corrosion inspections
should be made
rnost frequently under high-corrosion-risk operating condi-
tions, such as in regions of heavy airborne salt concentrations
(e.g., near the
sea) and high-humidity areas
(e.g., tropical regions).
WALK AROUND INSPECTIONS
All airplane surfaces free of ice, frost or snow.
Tires properly inflated.
All external locks, covers and tie downs removed.
Fuel sumps drained.
Fuel quantity, adequate for trip, plus reserve,
(visually checked) and access doors secured.
Oil quantity checked and access doors secured.
REV.
B
6-12-87
ISSUED 6-2-86
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