MOONEY
M20V ACCLAIM ULTRA
SECTION VIII
HANDLING, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
8 - 3
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ORIGINAL ISSUE - 03-16-2017
INTRODUCTION
This section contains factory recommended procedures for proper ground handling, routine
care and servicing of your Mooney.
It is required that all aircraft undergo a complete inspection (ANNUAL) each twelve calendar
months. In addition to the required ANNUAL inspection, aircraft operated commercially (for hire)
should have a complete inspection every 100 hours of operation. All inspections must be per-
formed by a designated representative of the FAA or the Aviation Authority of the country in
which the aircraft is licensed.
The FAA may require other inspections by the issuance of Airworthiness Directives applicable to
the airplane, engine, propeller and other components. It is the responsibility of the owner/opera-
tor to ensure compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives and recommended “MAN-
DATORY” Mooney Service Bulletins/Instructions. When inspections are repetitive the owner/
operator should take appropriate steps to prevent inadvertent non- compliance.
Scheduling of ALL maintenance is the responsibility of the aircraft operator. A general knowl-
edge of the aircraft is necessary to perform day-to-day service procedures and to determine
when non-routine or unusual service or shop maintenance is needed.
Service information in this section of the manual is limited to service procedures which the oper-
ator will normally perform or supervise. Reference should be made to CFR Part 43 and 91 for
information regarding preventive maintenance which may be performed by a U.S. licensed pilot.
It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based on clima-
tic and flying conditions encountered in your locality.
Keep in touch with your Authorized Mooney Service Center and take advantage of his knowl-
edge and experience. He knows your airplane and how to maintain it. Should an extraordinary or
difficult problem arise concerning the repair or upkeep of your Mooney, consult the:
Product
Support
Department
Mooney
International
Corporation
165
Al
Mooney
Road,
Kerrville,
TX.
78028
Telephone:
(830)
896-6000
or
(800)
331-3880
Email:
technicalsupport@mooney.com
or
support@mooney.com
All correspondence regarding your airplane should include the aircraft
MODEL
and
SERIAL
NUMBER
. These numbers can be found on an identification plate located on the lower aft por-
tion of the left side of the tailcone. The aircraft Model and Serial Number must also be used when
consulting either the Mooney Service & Maintenance Manual or Illustrated Parts Catalog.
Service
&
Maintenance
Manuals
and
Illustrated
Parts
Catalogs
for
your
airframe
and
sys-
tems
(excluding
Avionics
&
Navigation)
may
be
obtained
from
your
Mooney
Service
Center.
Ser-
vice
Bulletins
and
Service
Instructions
are
available
for
download
and
printing
from
the
Mooney
International
Corporation
website,
www.mooney.com
.
Avionics and Navigation Systems information should be obtained from the applicable manufac-
turers.
Engine information should be obtained from:
Continental Motors, Inc.
2039 Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36615, USA
Telephone, (800) 718- 3411.
