A-85-009
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: REQUIRE MOONEY AIRCRAFT TO DEVELOP A SERVICE BULLETIN APPLICABLE TO MOONEY MODELS M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J (201) AND M20K (231) REGARDING THE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL FILLER CAP ASSEMBLIES, FUEL ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES, AND RELATED LEAK TESTING PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THE PROPER SEALING OF FUEL TANKS AND TO INCORPORATE SIMILAR INFORMATION IN THE CORRESPONDING MOONEY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to require Mooney Aircraft to issue a service bulletin for Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J (201), and M20K (231) models. The bulletin should cover inspection and maintenance of fuel filler cap assemblies, fuel adapter assemblies, and related leak testing procedures to ensure proper sealing of fuel tanks. Mooney must also include similar information in its service and maintenance manuals.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 19, 1985 |
| NTSB number | NYC83FA256 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).