Mooney M20K - Page 25

SERVICE
AND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
M20K
MOONEY
AIRCRAFT
CORPORATION
,110t-,010
been
deformed
by
20
degrees
or
less
may
be
straightened
by
using
a
rubber
mallet
and
block
assun’ng
that
no
waviness
or
other
damage
results
from
the
straightening
process;
inspect
for
cracks.
3
The
chord
length
may
be
reduced
for
repair
similar
to
the
procedure
of
a
standard
blade
assun’ng
that
all
j
INCtl
blades
are
the
same
so
that
the
aerodynamic
balance
of the
propeller
will
not
be
affected.
F.
Check
for loss
of
grease;
lubricate
per
Mfgr’s.
data.
I I
G.
Inspect
anti-icing
boots
for
security
and
defects.
H.
Inspedspinnerand
bulkhead for
crad(s
and
condition.
I.
inspect
spinner
bulkhead
for
corred
interference
fit
with
prop
cylinder.
(Use
Teffon
Tape
to
obtain
conect
fit.)
3.
LANDING
GEAR
and
RETRACTION
SYSTEM
INSPECTION.
A.
Inspect
tires
for
proper
inflation,
cuts,
blisters,
slippage,
and
heavy
wear.
B.
Inspect
wheels
for
cracks,
distortion,
SMIK-5-3
misalignment,
corrosion,
bolt
failure,
inspect
condition
of
felt
seals and
bearings;
repack
bearings
at
250
hour
P/P(CAL "Q"
TIP
BLADE-
FIGURE
53
intervals.
C.
Inspect
brake
pads
3
discs
for
warping
and
U.
Inspect
exhaust
stacks for
bumed
areas,
cracks,
wear.
Ref.
Section
32-40-04.
distortion
and looseness.
D.
Check
hydraulic
reservoir
for
proper
fluid
level.
V.
Inspect
exhaust
couplings,
seals,
clamps
and
slip-joints
for
cracks,
deformation,
leaks
and
secun’ty.
E.
Inspect
hydraulic
brake
lines
and
hoses
for
leakage,
dents,
cracks
chafing,
kinks,
and
security
of
W.
Inspect
studs,
nuts,
bolts,
etc.
for
damage
and
anchorage.
proper
torque.
F.
Check
parking
bi~ake
system
for
proper
X.
Inspect
and
reinstall
cowling.
Check
cowl
flap(s)
engagement
and release.
for
operation
condition,
proper
opening
and
position
indication
(25-1000
thru
25-TEA).
G.
Inspect
shock
disc
gap,
Main
and
Nose
gear,
Y.
Insped
landing
lights
for
security
and
condition.
pe’
section
32-81-00.
Light
beams
down
2
degrees
ma~a’mum
from
level.
Jack
aircraft
as
recommended
in
paragraph
7-10-00
for
(SM
25-0001
thru
25-1224)
the
following
inspections:
2.
PROPELLER
INSPECTION.
H.
Inspect
nose
gear
for
dearhes~
~nd
damage. i-sped
orbroicen
ioli
pins
A.
Remove
spinner
(if
not
already
removed).
NOTE
B.
Inspect
security
of
propeller
installation.
Maximum
allowable
towing
damage
on
leg
C.
Inspect
hub
bolts
for
security
and
damage,
assembly
is
1132
inch
dent.
D.
Inspect
hub
parts
and blades
for
cracks
and
I.
Inspect
nose
wheel
steen’ng
mechanism
for
nicks.
Repair
prior
to
next
flight,
adjustment,
alignment,
corrosion,
and
lubn’cation.
E.
Q-tip
blade
inspection
and
repair.
The
tip
of
the
J.
inspect
main
gear
for
cleanliness
or
damage.
blade
is formed
at
the
factory
with
a
bend
of
90
degrees
toward the blade
face
(aft).
The
material
K.
Inspect
landing
gear
retraction
linkage,
bellc~anks,
thickness
in
the
radius
of bend
is
closely
controlled
pivots,
and
bean’ngs
for
wear,
damage,
distortion,
such
that the
cold bend
allowance
is
not
exceeded.
A misalignment,
corosion,
cleanliness,
and lubrication.
sketch
of
the
"Q"
tip
is shown
(Figure
5-3).
L.
Insped
the
landing
gear
aduator
for
searty
of
INSPECTION:
Inspect
"Q-Tip"
for
stone
nicks
and mounting,
deanliness,
and bxlication
of
wemeathg
or
dar~ge.
scratches
using
the
same
procedure
as on
the
Insped
actuator
motorope~atjon
and
brush
wear.
complete
blade.
Inspect
for evidence
of the
bend
being
M. Perform
landing
gear
operational
check
per
deformednt~Yo
assun’ng
that
the
bend
edge
is 90
Section
32-30-01.
degrees,
inspect
bend.
REPAIR:
Maten’al
in the bend
area
(.110
plus
or
4´•
FUEL
SYSTEM
INSPECTION.
minus
.010)
may
be
removed
for
repair
of nicks
and
A.
Inspect
fuel
tank
for
evidence
of fuel
scratches
to
a
minimum
blade thickness
of
.065.
seepage
and stain.
Correspondingly,
reduce
the
very
tip
region,
when
B.
Drain
tank
and
inspect
tank
inten’or
when
required,
to
a
minimum
of.010 less
than
the
resulting
thickness
of
the
bend
area.
Tt~e
bend
may
be
reduced
Seepage
is evident
In
length
for
repair
from
the
one
inch
dimension
to
C.
Inspect
fuel
tank
drains
for
leakage,
sediment,
approximately
.75
inches. The
90
degree
bend
that
has
and
water
contamination.
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