Mooney M20K - Plates;Skins

SERVICE
AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
M20K
MOONEY
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
bearing
portion
of
the
assembly.
The avionics
equip-
The
empennage
attach
points
(6)
are
attached
to
rear
ment
shelf
(3)
spans
the tailcone width
to
provide
bulkhead
(7)
with
tabs
(8)
extended
foMlard and
at-
rigidity
and
space
for
avionics
components.
The
bat-
tached
to tancone
structure.
tery
box
(5)
and
battery (12 volt)
(battery
only
on
24
volt
aircraft)
are
located
in
this
area
also.
The hat
rack
NOTE
shelf
(4)
provides
rigidity
as
well
as
storage
space.
Refer
to
Mooney
Service
Instruction
M20-76
for
sealing
of tai(cone and
smooth
belly
skin.
TAILCCNE STRUCTURE
FIGURE
53
2
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PLATES/SKINS
to
the interior
for
inspection
or
maintenance
purposes.
The
fuselage
tubular
structure
is
covered
with
(See
Figure
53-3).
aluminum
skins
after
mating
to
tailcone. The skins
a~e
The
belly
skins
are
removable
to
provide
access
to
all
riveted
and
bolted
to
support
angles,
forners
and
components
and control
systems
located below Roor-
brackets.
These
skins
are
non
structural
coverings
to
board.
See
Figure
533
and
the
following
table for
com-
form
the
outside
contour
of
forward
fuselage
section.
Po"e"t
location and
identification.
S/N
25-0781
and
The
skins
coven’ng
the
tailcone
are
an
integral
part
of
later
aircraft
have
a
one
piece
fiberglass/composite
the
structure.
Repair
or
replacement
of
these skins
belly
skin.
should
be
according
to
AC
43.13-1(
Section
3.
The
fuselage
assembly
and
tailcone
have
panels,
NOTE
covers
or
doors
at
various
locations
to
provide
access
PR-1766
B2
sealant
should be
used for
all
fuselage
skin
lap joints
to
provide
a
good
electrical
ground
plane.
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