1968-1984 Mooney M20 Series Aircrafts (M20C, M20G, M20E, M20F, M20J) OEM Service & Repair Manual

1968-1984 Mooney M20 Series Aircrafts OEM Service & Repair Manual

Models covered:

• RANGER: 1968 M20C (680001–680198), 1978 M20C (20-1240–20-1258)
• CHAPARRAL: 1969 M20E (690001–690073), 1975 M20E (21-1161–21-1180)
• EXECUTIVE: 1968 M20F (680001–680206), 1976 M20F (22-1306–22-1438)
• STATESMAN: 1968 M20G (680001–680164), 1970 M20G (700001–700006)
• 201: 1984 M20J (24-1418 thru 24-TBA)

This 1968-1984 Mooney M20 Series Aircrafts OEM Service & Repair Manual covers a wide range of M20 variants—from the M20C Ranger through to the M20J 201. Whether you're maintaining a well-seasoned M20F Executive or dialing in systems on a later-model M20J, this manual provides factory-correct procedures essential for airworthiness and safe operation. Built to serve both professional aviation mechanics and hands-on owners, it’s an essential reference for inspections, maintenance, and major service work.

The manual includes detailed procedures for every major system, from engine and fuel to flight control and landing gear. All procedures follow the official Mooney Aircraft Corporation documentation, structured for clarity and real-world usability. Each system is explained with technical detail, adjustment specs, and servicing tolerances, making it equally useful on the hangar floor or during a top-end overhaul. If you're tasked with keeping one of these classic birds in the air, this is the book you want within arm’s reach.

What’s Inside the Mooney M20 Series Service Manual

General Information & Aircraft Reference Data

Includes airframe specifications, aircraft dimensions, weight limits, center of gravity range, placard data, torque values, and material references. Also includes ground handling precautions and towing procedures.

Servicing Instructions & Scheduled Maintenance

Covers fuel/oil quantity checks, lubrication points, filter replacement intervals, and regular inspection tasks required for ongoing airworthiness. Includes both preflight checks and deeper inspection intervals.

Powerplant – Engine & Exhaust System Service

Engine maintenance procedures including inspection points, cowling removal, baffle system checks, oil cooler servicing, and exhaust system condition evaluation. Guidelines align with OEM overhaul requirements.

Fuel System – Operation, Service & Troubleshooting

Tank removal/installation, fuel selector servicing, vent line routing, fuel boost pump maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures for delivery issues. Covers both gravity-fed and pressure-fed systems specific to each variant.

Landing Gear – Inspection & Repair

Manual covers both tricycle landing gear and nosewheel assemblies, including shock strut service, retraction system maintenance, steering linkage checks, and tire/brake replacement procedures.

Flight Control Systems – Adjustment & Inspection

Elevator, rudder, aileron rigging procedures, control cable tension specs, pushrod service, and trim tab adjustments. Also includes procedures for checking and adjusting control travel limits.

Instruments & Cockpit Control Maintenance

Guidance on removing and reinstalling control levers, throttle quadrants, cable linkages, and instrument panel access for servicing avionics or basic instrumentation.

Structural Repairs, Corrosion Control & Paint

Instructions for safe disassembly of cowling, fairings, and interior panels. Includes corrosion identification, approved anti-corrosion treatments, structural rivet service, and paint preparation methods.

Electrical System Service & Troubleshooting

Component identification, service access points, relay panel layouts, and diagnostics for primary charging and starter systems. Covers lighting and electrical controls, though separate wiring booklets are typically used for schematics.

Appendix – Reference Data, Torque Charts & Service Tools

Appendix includes helpful reference tables, standard torque specs, tool callouts, thread repair guidelines, and aircraft-specific service equipment references. A solid go-to section when cross-checking values during a job.

Why Choose This Mooney M20 Series Repair Manual?

With so many Mooney M20 models sharing core architecture yet differing in systems and configurations, having the correct factory procedures on hand is critical. This manual takes out the guesswork and puts the right info at your fingertips. Whether you're rebuilding a flap actuator, inspecting a retract mechanism, or just staying ahead of routine wear-and-tear, you’ll find the right torque, adjustment procedure, or component location every time.

Format & Compatibility

This manual is delivered in PDF format, fully searchable and printable, so you can bring it up on a laptop, tablet, or shop desktop — whatever’s easiest in your hangar environment. Designed for practical use without the need for bulky paper binders.

Download the Mooney M20 Series Manual Today

If you're maintaining a Mooney from this era, this OEM Service & Repair Manual is a must-have. Straightforward, thorough, and backed by factory data, it’s the best way to ensure safe, consistent, and regulation-compliant service on your aircraft.

Language: English
Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Requirements: PDF Reader (e.g., Adobe Reader)