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MOONEY AVIATION COMPANY, INC.

M20TN SERVICE & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Page

Date

2006

Rev Date

10--00--00 -- GENERAL

The parking brake is set by applying brakes and pulling

out on parking brake control knob. Release parking

brake by pushing IN on parking brake control knob.

NOTE:

There is no need to depress brake pedals to re-

lieve pressure in brake lines during release of

parking brake control.

There are three tiedown points on aircraft, one on each

wing, outboard of main gear (tiedown rings are to be

threaded into built--in receptacles) and tail skid/tiedown

fitting at aft end of tailcone.

10--10--00 -- PARKING

When parking aircraft, place wheel chocks fore and aft

of main wheels. The parking brake should be used for

short--duration parking only.

-- CAUTION --

Do not set parking brake when brakes are over-

heated or when cold weather could freeze mois-

ture and slush accumulation within the brake

mechanism. Do not set parking brake when air-

craft is tied down. For maximum protection, han-

gar aircraft during severe weather and high

winds.

10--10--01 -- STORAGE (FLYABLE)

Outdoor storage requires adequate mooring and tie-

down facilities. The following precautionary measures

are recommended for keeping aircraft serviceable and

ready--to--fly.

1. Refer to paragraph 10--20--00 for mooring instruc-

tions.

2. Magneto switches

OFF

. . . . . . . . .

3. Throttle

CLOSED

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Mixture

IDLE CUTOFF

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Rotate propeller 6 revolutions every seven days;

STOP propeller 45 to 90 degrees from original position.

6. Keep fuel tanks filled at least one--half full to mini-

mize moisture condensation. Keep batteries fully

charged.

7. Install protective covers over pitot head, engine

cowl openings, static ports, etc.

8. Maintain a good wax finish on all exterior surfaces

(after 90 days from new paint job).

10--10--02 -- STORAGE (PROLONGED)

If the aircraft is to be stored for an extended period of

time, the following steps are recommended for protec-

tion:

1. Refer to paragraph 10--20--00 for mooring instruc-

tions.

2. Tape or cover all openings.
3. Remove batteries, charge fully, and store in a cool

place.

4. Raise aircraft to remove weight from tires, and

block up wheels.

-- CAUTION --

If weight is not removed from tires, rotate wheels/

tires to a new position at least once each 30 days

to prevent flat--spotting tires.

5. See appropriate TCM Service Information for en-

gine preservation.

-- CAUTION --

Attach warning placards if preservation proce-

dures make engine inoperable.

10--10--03 -- RETURNING TO SERVICE

If aircraft has been stored for an extended period of

time, it is advisable to perform a 50--hour periodic in-

spection after completion of the following preliminary

steps:

1. Remove blocks from wheels. Check tire inflation.
2. Check and install batteries.
3. Remove tape and covers from openings.
4. Remove warning placards (if any).
5. Replace engine oil filter.
6. Clean engine oil suction and pressure screens.
7. Clean and check oil pressure relief valve.
8. Clean and check oil temperature bypass valve.
9. Fill engine sump with proper grade of lubricating

oil.

10. Clean and reinstall engine air--inlet filter.
11. Check ignition harness.
12. Clean and re--gap spark plugs.
13. Check and clean fuel injector nozzles and

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