A-85-010
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE APPLICABLE TO MOONEY MODEL M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J (201) AND M20K (231) AIRPLANES TO REQUIRE AN INSPECTION OF FUEL TANK FILLER CAP AND ADAPTER ASSEMBLIES AND/OR LEAK TESTS TO ASSURE PROPER SEALING AND THE INCORPORATION OF AN APPROPRIATE MODIFICATION OF THE FUEL TANK OUTBOARD BAYS TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR WATER ENTRAPMENT.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The NTSB asks the FAA to issue an airworthiness directive for Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J (201), and M20K (231) airplanes, requiring inspections and leak tests of fuel tank filler cap and adapter assemblies to ensure proper sealing, along with modifications to outboard fuel tank bays to prevent water entrapment.
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 | Feb 27, 1986 |
| 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).