NOTE: THIS IIANDBOOK INCLUDES THE ~ T E ~ L, REQUIRED TO BE FURNISIiED TO THE PILOT BY FAR, PART 23, AND MUST BE KEPT IN TIlE AIRPUNE AT ALL, TIMES. MOONE Y AIRCRAFT CORPORATIObJ P. 0 . BOX '72, KERRVILLE, TEXAS '78028 SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER FAA Approved: Don P. Watson, Manager Aircraft Certification Division FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Department of Transportation Southwest Region Fort Worth, Texas i2 - * ; : FAA APPROVED in Normal Category based on CAR, PART 3 and applicable portions of FAR, PART 23, effective Model M20K, S/N 25-0001 thru 25-0446, RGY F 3-7-84 ISSUED 11-16-78 MANUAL NUMREIt 1224
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WELCOME TO MOONEY9S NEW DIMENSION IN SPEED AND ECONOMY. YOUR DECISION TO SELECT A NEW MOONEY HAS PLACED YOU IN AN E UTE AND DISTINC- TIVE CLASS OF AIRCRAFT OWNERS. WE HOPE THAT YOU FIND YOUR NEW MOONEY A UNTQUE FLMNC EXPERIENCE, WHETHER FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASUELE, THE MOST PROFITABLE EVER. This manual is provided as an operating guide for the Mooney 233. Model M20K It is important that you-- regardless of your previous experience--carefully read the handbook from cover to cover and review it frequently . All inlormation and illustrations in the manual are bmed on the latest product irafosmation available at the time of publication approval. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. Every ego& has been made to present the nlderial in1 a @%ear and convenient manner to enable you to use the m,mtli~l a s a ready reference, Your cooperation in repodiq presentation and content reconamendations is solcited. REVISING THE MANUAL Page i of this manual is a "List of Effective Pagesfs containing a complete current listing of all pages i. e. , Original or Revised. Also, in the lower right corner of the outlined portion, is a box which denotes the issde or revision of the manual. It will be advanced one letter, alphabetically, per revision. With each revision to the manual a new List of Effective Pages will be received to replace the previous one. This handbook will be kept current by Mooney Aircr& Corporation when the revision card in front of this handbook has been filled in and mailed to Mooney Aiscsdt Corporation, P.O. Box 72, Kerrville, TX 18028. ISSUED 11-1 6-78 K
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES .............................. 11-16-78 .............................. 10-10-79 .............................. 12-18-79 .............................. 4-30-80 .............................. 9-29-82 9- '~ ... ..See Log of Revisions Page 9-21-83 " m .............................. 3-7-84 Always destroy superseded pages when inserting revised pages. Title Page ............................ F "A" Page .............................. Original i and ii, ............................. F iii/iv BLANK... ....................... F v, vi ................................. F vii/viii BLANK ........................ F 1-1 and 1-2 ..~ ..... ,~..,...~~~eo~~ ..... Ori.g'inai 1-3...,., ............................. A 1-4 and 1-5, .......................... B 1-6 through 1-9 ............ ,..*-eaa000 Original 1-10 and 1-13/1-12 BLANK.. ............ A 2-1 ................................... B 2-2 through 2-4 .... , ........ ,..-~a~eas Original 2-5 through 2-9 ....................... B 2-10 through 2-15 ..................... Original 2-17/2-18 BLANIZ, ...................... Original .................................. % . . , 3-1. B .................................. 3-2. Original ................................... 3-3 A 3-4 ................................... F .......................... 3-5 and 3-6, A ...................... 3-7 and 3-8 ..... Original 3-9 through 3-11.......,.......eee.s-+ A ........................ 3-12 and 3-13, B ....................... 3-14 and 3-15.. D 3-16... ..................+............ C .................................. 3-17 D 3-18 ...... a.O ......................... C 4-1. .................................. F ................................... 4-2 Original 4-3 and 4-4. .......................... A 4-5 through 4-16...............mes.e- F 5-1, .me ...... s ........................ B 5-Z... ................... a...0 ....... A through 5-G................0en--*a , ......................... and 5-17 REV F 3-7-84 ISSUED 11- 16-78 IV
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This is the official, FAA-approved Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and Airplane Flight Manual for the Mooney M20K, commonly known as the Model 231. This document provides the factory-sourced information and operating procedures required for the safe and legal operation of the aircraft within the specified serial number range.
For any pilot or owner of a Mooney M20K, this POH contains the essential performance data, limitations, and emergency procedures needed to operate the aircraft safely in all phases of flight.
General Information & Limitations: Includes the fundamental data and definitions for operating the M20K, along with the complete, FAA-approved operating limitations that must be adhered to at all times.
Flight Procedures (Emergency & Normal): Provides the official, factory-vetted procedures for both emergency situations and all phases of normal flight, from pre-flight inspection to shutdown.
Performance, Weight & Balance: Contains all essential charts and graphs for flight planning, including takeoff and landing distance charts, cruise performance data, and complete weight and balance information needed to ensure the aircraft is operated within its certified envelope.
Aircraft Systems & Servicing: Detailed descriptions and operating procedures for every system on the aircraft, including the Continental TSIO-360 engine, landing gear, flight controls, fuel system, and electrical systems. Also includes guidelines for handling, servicing, and maintenance.
Supplemental Data & Safety Information: Includes all supplemental data provided by the manufacturer, as well as critical safety information for the pilot and maintenance personnel.