Mooney M20R - Ovation User manual

MOONEY
M2OR
SECTION I
GENERAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE

PAGE
THREE VIEW 
1-2
INTRODUCTION  1-3
DESCRIPTIVE DATA  1-3
ENGINE  1-3
PROPELLER 
1-3
FUEL  1-4
OIL 
1-4
LANDING GEAR 
1-4
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS

1-4
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS 
1-4
CABIN & ENTRY DIMENSIONS

1-5
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS

1-5
SPECIFIC LOADINGS 
1-5
IDENTIFICATION PLATE 
1-5
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGY 
1-5
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY & SYMBOLS

1-5
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY 
1-6
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE & FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY .
1-6
ENGINE CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS TERMINOLOGY .
 .  .
1-7
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY 
1-7
WEIGHT & BALANCE TERMINOLOGY

1-8
MEASUREMENT CONVERSION TABLES 
1-8
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FIGURE 1 - 1 THREE VIEW - M2OR
IS/N 29-0183, 29-0200 THRU 29-TBA]
•
•
76' (254 cm)
(193.0 cn)
36' 1
(1099.8 cn)
26' 9'
(815.3 cn)
6'-7 9/16'—i
(202.08
Cr,)
9' 2
(279.4 cn)

ENGINE
Number of engines .
Engine Manufacturer
Model

.
Recommended TBO
Type
Number of cylinders
Displacement .
Bore .
Stroke
Compression ratio
Fuel System
•
1
.

.

.

.
Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM)
.

10-550-G(6)
*
2000 Hours
.

.
Reciprocating, air cooled, fuel injected
6, Horizontally opposed
550 Cu. In. (9014 cc)
.

5.25 In. (13.3 cm)
.

4.25 In. (10.8 cm)
.

8.5 : 1
MOONEY
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SECTION I
M2OR
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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
This Operators Manual conforms to GAMA Specification No. 1 and includes both Manufactur-
ers material and FAA APPROVED material required to be furnished to the Pilot by the applica-
ble Federal Aviation Regulations. Section IX contains supplemental data supplied by Mooney
Aircraft Corporation.
Section I contains information of general interest to the pilot. It also contains definitions of the
terminology used in this Operators Manual.
This Pilot's Operating Handbook is not designed as a substitute for adequate and competent flight
instruction, knowledge of current airworthiness directives, applicable federal air regulations or ad-
visory circulars. It is not intended to be a guide for basic flight instruction or a training manual and
should not be used for operational purposes unless kept in an up to date status.
All limitations, procedures, safety practices, servicing and maintenance requirements pub-
lished in this POH/AFM are considered mandatory for the Continued Airworthiness of this air-
plane in a condition equal to that of its original manufacture.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Type

..

.

Fuel Injection
Make .
.

TCM
Fuel-Aviation Gasoline .

10
0 octane - 100LL
Accessories
Magnetos .
Ignition Harness .
Spark Plugs

.
Oil Cooler

.
Alternator
Starter
Ratings:
Maximum Takeoff Sea Level BHP/RPM ,

280/2500
Bendix - S6RN-25
Shielded/Braided
AC 273 (or equivalent) (18 m/m)
TCM Full Flow
28 Volt DC, 100 AMPS
.

24 volt DC
PROPELLER
Number .
Manufacturer .
Model Number
Number of Blades
Diameter (MAX.)
(MIN.) .
Type .

.

.
Governor (McCauley)
Blade Angles @ 30.0 in. Sta.:
Low.
High
* Refer to McCauley TCDS P3EA
.

.

1
.

McCauley
2A34C241/82PGC-6 *
.

2
76 in. (193.0 cm)
75.5 in. (191.8 cm)
. . Constant Speed
Hydraulically controlled by engine oil
20.0 degrees +/- 0.5 degrees
37.5 degrees +/- 0.5 degrees
or engine/propeller configuration required.
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GENERAL
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M2OR
FUEL
Minimum Fuel Grade (Color)
Total Capacity
Usable
100 LL (Blue) or 100 Octane (Green).
.

95 U.S. Gal. (359.6 Liters)
89.0 U.S. Gal. (336.9 Liters)
OIL
Oil Specification .

.

MHS-24( )
and as Approved by TCM. (Reference Engine Maintenance & Operators Manual)
All Temperatures .

15W50 or 20W50
Above 30
°
F (-1
°
C) Ambient Air (S.L.) .

SAE 50
Below 50
°
F (10
°
C) Ambient Air (S.L.)

SAE 30, 10W30
Total Oil Capacity

8 Qts. (7.57 liters)
Min. Oil

.

6 Qts. (5.68 liters)
Oil Filtr

.

Full Flow
Oil grades, specifications and changing recommendations are contained in SECTION VIII.
LANDING GEAR
TYPE:Electrically operated, fully retractable tricycle gear with rubber shock discs. The main
wlwels have hydraulically operated disc brakes. The nose wheel is fully steerable 11 left to
13 right of center.
Wheel Base.

79 9/16 in. (198.91 cm)
Wheel Track

110 in (279.4 cm)
Tire Size:
Nose

5.00 x 5 (6 ply)
Main.

6.00 x 6 (6 ply)
Tire Pressure
Nose .

49 PSI',
Main .

42 PSI
Minimum Turning Radius (No brakes applied)
Right .

40 ft. (12.0 m)
Left .

48 ft. (14.4 m)
MAXIMUM CERTIFICATED WEIGHTS
Gross Weight .
Maximum Landing Weight
Baggage Area
Rear Storage Area .
Cargo (Rear Seats Folded Down)
3368 Lbs. (1528 Kg)
3200 Lbs. (1452 Kg)
120 Lbs. (54.4 Kg)
10 Lbs. (4.5 Kg)
340 Lbs. (154.2 Kg)
STANDARD AIRPLANE WEIGHTS
Basic Empty Weight .

See Page 1-8
Useful Load

.

.

.

Varies with installed equipment.
See SECTION VI for specific airplane weight (pg. -6-5).
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CABIN AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Cabin Width (Maximum)
Cabin Length (Maximum) .
Cabin Height (Maximum)
Entry Width (Minimum) .
Entry Height (Minimum) .
BAGGAGE SPACE AND ENTRY DIMENSIONS
Compartment Width.  24 In. (60.9 cm)
Compartment Length  43 In. (109.2 cm)
Compartment Height  35 In. (88.9 cm)
Compartment Volume  20.9 cu. ft.
(.592 cu. m)
Cargo Area (with rear seat folded down)
 .  38.6 cu. ft.
(1.09 cu. m)
Entry Height (Minimum) . 
20.5 In. (52.1 cm)
Entry Width .  .  . 
17.0 In. (43.2 cm)
Ground to Bottom of Sill
 46.0 In. (116.8 cm)
43.5 In. (110.5 cm)
126 In. (315 cm)
44.5 In. (113 cm)
29.0 In. (73.4 cm)
35.0 In. (88.9 cm)
SPECIFIC LOADINGS
Wing Loading - @ Maximum Gross Weight
Power Loading - @ Maximum Gross Weight
19.26 lbs./sq. ft.
(94 kg/sq. m)
12.03 lbs./HP
(5.46 kg/HP)
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
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•
All correspondence regarding your airplane should include the Serial Number as depicted on
the identification plate. he identification plate is located on the left hand side, aft end of the tail
cone, below the horizontal stabilizer leading edge. The aircraft Serial Number and type certifi-
cate are shown.
SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & TERMINOLOGY
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY & SYMBOLS
GS

GROUND SPEED - Speed of an airplane relative to the ground.
KCAS  KNOTS CALIBRATED AIRSPEED - The indicated speed of
an aircraft,corrected for position and instrument error.
Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard
atmosphere at sea level.
KIAS 
KNOTS INDICATED AIRSPEED - The speed of an aircraft
as shown on its airspeed indicator. IAS values published
in this handbook assume zero instrument error.
KTAS
 KNOTS TRUE AIRSPEED - The airspeed of an airplane relative to
undisturbed air which is the KCAS corrected for altitude and
temperature.
V a 
MANEUVERING SPEED - The maximum speed at which
application of full available aerodynamic control will not
overstress the airplane.
Vie 
MAXIMUM FLAP EXTENDED SPEED - The highest speed
permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.
Vie 
MAXIMUM LANDING GEAR EXTENDED SPEED -The
maximum speed at which an aircraft can be safely flown
with the landing gear extended.
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GENERAL  M2OR
GENERAL AIRSPEED TERMINOLOGY & SYMBOLS
(con't.)
Vio 
MAXIMUM LANDING GEAR OPERATING SPEED - The
maximum speed at which the landing gear can be safely
extended or retracted.
Vne

NEVER EXCEED SPEED - The speed limit that may not be
exceeded at any time,
Vno

MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL CRUISING SPEED - The speed
that should not be exceeded except in smooth air and then
only with caution.
Vs

STALLING SPEED - The minimum steady-flight speed at which
the airplane is controllable.
VS0

STALLING SPEED - The minimum steady flight speed at
which the airplane is controllable in the landing configuration.
Vx

BEST ANGLE-OF-CLIMB SPEED - The airspeed which
delivers the greatest gain of altitude in the shortest possible
horizontal distance.
Vy

BEST RATE-OF-CLIMB SPEED - The airspeed which delivers
the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest possible time with
gear and flaps up.
ENGINE POWER TERMINOLOGY
BHP 
BRAKE HORSEPOWER - Power developed by the engine.
CHT 
CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE - Operating temperature of
engine cylinder(s) being monitored by sensor unit. Expressed
in F.
EGT  EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE - The exhaust gas temperature
measured in the exhaust pipe manifold. Expressed in ° F.
MCP 
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS POWER - The maximum power
for takeoff, normal, abnormal or emergency operations.
MP  MANIFOLD PRESSURE - Pressure measured in the engine's
induction system and expressed in inches of mercury (Hg).
RPM  REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE - Engine speed.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE AND FLIGHT PLANNING TERMINOLOGY
Demonstrated The velocity of the crosswind component for which adequate
control of the airplane during takeoff and landing test was
Crosswind 
actually demonstrated during certification. The value shown
Velocity 
is not considered to be limiting.
g 
Acceleration due to gravity.
Service 
The maximum altitude at which aircraft at gross weight has the
Ceiling  capability of climbing at the rate of 100 ft/min.
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GENERAL
ENGINE CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS TERMINOLOGY
Propeller

The control used to select engine speed.
Control
Throttle

The control used to select engine power by controlling MP.
Control
Mixture  Provides a mechanical linkage to the fuel injector mixture control to
Control  control the size of the fuel feed aperture, and therefore the air/fuel
mixture. It is the primary method to shut the engine down.
CHT Gauge  Cylinder head temperature indicator used to determine that engine
operating temperature is within manufacturers specifications.
Tachometer  An instrument that indicates rotational speed of the engine.
The speed is shown as propeller revolutions per minute (RPM).
Propeller  The device that regulates RPM of the engine/propeller
by
Governor  increasing or decreasing the propeller pitch, through a pitch
change mechanism in the propeller hub.
METEOROLOGICAL TERMINOLOGY
AGL  Above ground level.
Density 
Attitude as determined by pressure altitude and existing ambient
Altitude

temperature. In standard atmosphere (ISA) density and pressure
altitude are equal. For a given pressure altitude, the higher the
the temperature, the higher the density altitude.
Indicated 
The altitude actually read from an altimeter when, and only when
Altitude  barometric subscale (Kollsman window) has been set to
Station Pressure.
ISA 
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ATMOSPHERE assumes that
(1) The air is a dry perfect gas; (2) The temperature at sea level is
15 degrees Celsius (59 °
F); (3) The pressure at sea level is 29.92
inches Hg (1013.2 mb); (4) The temperature gradient from sea level
to the altitude at which the temperature is -56.5° C (-69.7 ° F) is
-0.00198 ° C (-0.003564 ° F) per foot.
OAT 
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE - The free air static temperature,
obtained either from in-flight temperature indications or ground
meteorological sources. It is expressed in ° C.
Pressure
 The indicated attitude when Kollsman window is set to 29.92 In. Hg.
Altitude 
or 1013.2 MB. In this handbook, altimeter instrument errors are
assumed to be zero.
Station

Actual atmospheric pressure at field elevation.
Pressure
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY
Arm 
The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of
gravity (C.G.) of an item.
Basic 
The actual weight of the airplane and includes all operating
Empty 
equipment (including optional equipment) that has a fixed
Weight 
location and is actually installed in the aircraft.
It includes the weight of unusable fuel and full oil.
Center of 
The point at which an airplane would balance if suspended.
Gravity 
Its distance from the reference datum is found by dividing the
(C.G.) 
total moment by the total weight of the airplane.
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GENERAL 
M2OR
WEIGHT AND BALANCE TERMINOLOGY (con't.)
C.G. Arm 
The arm obtained by adding the airplane's individual moments
and dividing the sum by the total weight.
C.G. in 
Center of Gravity expressed in percent of mean aerodynamic
% MAC

chord (MAC).
C.G.  The extreme center of gravity locations within which the airplane
Limits  must be operated at a given weight.
MAC 
Mean Aerodynamic Chord.
Maximum 
The maximum authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents as
Weight 
listed in the aircraft specifications.
Maximum 
The maximum authorized weight of the aircraft and its contents
Landing Weight when a normal landing is to be made.
Moment 
The product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm.
(Moment divided by a constant is used to simplify balance calcula-
tions by reducing the number of digits.)
Reference 
An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are
Datum 
are measured for balance purposes.
Station 
A location along the airplane fuselage usually given in terms of
distance from the reference datum.
Tare 
The weight of chocks, blocks, stands, etc. used when weighing an
airplane, and is included in the scale readings. Tare is deducted
from the scale reading to obtain the actual (net) airplane weight.
Unusable 
Fuel remaining after a run-out test has been completed in
Fuel 
accordance with Federal regulations.
Usable

Fuel available for aircraft engine combustion.
Fuel
Useful

The basic empty weight subtracted from the maximum weight of
Load

the aircraft. This load consists of the pilot, crew (if applicable),
useable fuel, passengers, and baggage.
MEASUREMENT CONVERSION TABLES
LENGTH
U. S. Customary Unit
1 inch .
1 foot
1 yard
1
mile (statute, land)
1 mile (nautical,.
international)
Metric Equivalents
2.54 centimeters
0.3048 meter
0.9144 meter
1, 609 meters
1, 852 meters
AREA
U. S. Customary Unit

Metric Equivalents
1 square inch

6.4516 sq. centimeters
1 square foot

929 sq. centimeters
1 square yard.

0.836 sq. meter
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GENERAL
VOLUME OR CAPACITY
U. S. Customary Unit
1 cubic inch.
1 cubic foot
1 cubic yard
U.S. Customary
Liquid Measure
1 fluid ounce .
1 pint .
1 quart.
1 gallon
U.S. Customary
Dry Measure
1 pint .
1 quart
Metric Equivalents
16.39 cubic centimeters
0.028 cubic meter
0.765 cubic meter
Metric Equivalents
29.573 milliliters
.  0.473 liter
. 
0.946 liter
.  3.785 liters
Metric Equivalents
0.551 liter
1.101 liters
British imperial

.  . 
U. S.. 
. 
.  Metric
Liquid and Dry Measure

Equivalents

Equivalents
1 fluid ounce ..

0.961 U.S. .

28.412 milliliters
fluid ounce,
1.734 cubic
inches
1 pint 
1.032 U.S. . 
568.26 milliliters
dry pints,
1.201 U.S.
liquid pts.,
34.678 cubic
inches
1 quart 
1.032 U.S. . 
1.136 liters
dry quarts
1201 U.S.
liquid qts.,
69.354 cubic
inches
1 gallon 
1.201 U.S. . 
4.546 liters
277.420
cubic inches
WEIGHT
U. S. Customary Unit

Metric Equivalents
(Avoirdupois)
1
grain .

64.79891 milligrams
1 dram

. 
. 
1.772 grams
1 ounce . 
.  28.350 grams
1 pound .

453.6 grams
PRESSURE
U.S. Customary Unit

Metric Equivalents
1 PSIG
1 Inch Hg
1 Inch Hg
.  6.895 KPA
.  3.388 KPA
25.40 mm Hg
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SECTION I  MOONEY
GENERAL
 M2OR
COMMON CONVERSIONS
1 pound/square foot

0.488 kg/ meter square
1 pound /sq. inch
 .

. 
2.036 inch Hg.
1 Pound/HP  .

0.4538 kg/HP
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SECTION II
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LIMITATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE

PAGE
INTRODUCTION 
2-2
NOISE LIMITS 
2-2
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 
2-3
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 
2-4
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS

2-5
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS  2-6
FUEL LIMITATIONS  2-7
WEIGHT LIMITS 
2-7
CENTER OF GRAVITY (GEAR DOWN)  2-7
MANEUVER LIMITS  2-8
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
 2-8
FLIGHT CREW  2-8
OPERATING LIMITATIONS 
2-8
OXYGEN SYSTEM LIMITATIONS  2-8
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS 
2-8
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST 
2-8
DECALS & PLACARDS  2-11
CABIN INTERIOR  2-11
FUSELAGE INTERIOR 
2-15
EXTERIOR 
2-16
FAA APPROVED 
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SECTION II
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MOONEY
LIMITATIONS

M2OR
INTRODUCTION
SECTION II includes the mandatory operating limitations, instrument markings, and basic
placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine, standard systems and
standard equipment.
The limitations included in this section have been approved by the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration.
When applicable, limitations associated with optional systems or equipment such as autopi-
lots are included in SECTION IX.
NOTE I
The airspeeds listed in the Airspeed Limitations chart (Figure 2-1) and the
Airspeed Indicator Markings chart Figure 2-2) are based on Airspeed
Calibration data shown in SECTION V with
the
normal static source. If the
alternate static source is being used, ample margins should be observed to
allow for the airspeed calibration variations between the normal and alternate
static sources as shown in SECTION V.
Your Mooney is certificated under FAA Type Certificate No. 2A3 as a Mooney M2OR.
NOISE LIMITS
The certificated noise level for the Mooney M2OR, S/N 29-0183, 29-0200 thru 29-TBA, at 3368
lbs. (1528 Kg.) maximum weight is 77.3 dB(A). No determination has been made by the Fed-
eral Aviation Administration that the noise levels of this airplane are or should be acceptable or
unacceptable for operation at, into, or out of, any airport.
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SECTION II
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
LIMITATIONS
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Airspeed limitations and their operational sig nificance are shown in Figure 2-1. This calibration
assumes zero instrument error.
•

V / SPEED

KCAS/KIAS
 REMARKS
VNE

Never Exceed

196/195
 Do not exceed this
Speed

speed in any opera-
tion.
VNO

Maximum 
175/174 
Do not exceed this
Structural 
speed except in
Cruising

smooth air, and
Speed 
then only with cau-
tion.
VA

Maneuvering Speed
at:
•
lbs. /Kg.
2232/1012 
104/103 
Do not make full or
2430/1102 
109/108 
abrupt control
3300/1497  127/126 
movement above
3368/1528  128/127

this speed.
Maximum Flap 
111/110 
Do not exceed this
Extended Speed 
speed with flaps in
full down position.
Maximum Landing 166/165

Maximum speed at
Gear Extended 
which the aircraft
Speed 
can be safely flown
with the landing
gear extended.
VLO

Max. Speed for  141/140
 Max. speed at
(EXT) Gear Extension which the landing
gear can be safely
extended.
VFE
VLE
LO
RET)
Max. Speed for
 107/106
Gear Retraction
Maximum speed at
which the landing
gear can be safely
retracted.
Maximum Pilot
 133/132 
Do not exceed this
Window Open

speed with pilot
Speed 
window open.
FIGURE 2-1 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
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SECTION II

MOONEY
LIMITATIONS

M2OR
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
Airspeed indicator markings, their color code and operational significance are shown in Figure
2-2.
MARKING

IAS VALUE

SIGNIFICANCE
or RANGE
(KIAS)
•
White Arc

59-110 KIAS

Lower limit is maximum
(Flap

weight V so in landing con-
Operating Range)

figuration. Upper limit is
maximum speed per-
missable with flaps ex-
tended.
Green Arc  66-174 KIAS

Lower limit is maximum
(Normal Operating Range)

weight V s
with flaps re-
tracted.
Upper limit is maximum
structural cruising speed.
Yellow Arc

174-195 KIAS

Operations must be con-
(Caution

ducted with caution and
Range)

only in smooth air.
Radial

195 KIAS

Maximum speed for all op-
Red Line

erations.
FIGURE 2-2 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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FAA APPROVED
2 - 4 
ISSUED 11 - 99

.  1
Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM)
10-550-G(6) *
.  280 BHP
. 
2500 RPM
2600 RPM
460 ° F (237.7 ° C)
.  240 ° F (115 ° C)
.  .  75 ° F (24 ° C)
170 ° F-200 ° F (76 ° C-93 ° C)
. 
30-100 PSI
. 
10 PSI
Operations:
MOONEY

SECTION II
M2OR

LIMITATIONS
POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS
Number of Engines .
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model Number
Engine Operating Limits for Takeoff and Continuous
Maximum Continuous Power .
Maximum Continuous RPM .
Transient RPM Limit
Maximum Cylinder Head Temperature
Maximum Oil Temperature
Minimum Oil Temperature-Takeoff.
Recommended Cruising Temperature
Oil Pressure
Normal Operating
Minimum (IDLE ONLY) .
Oil Specification  .
Fuel Grade (Color) .
Number of Propellers .
Propeller Manufacturer
Propeller Hub/Blade Model Number
Number of Blades
MHS-24( ), MHS-25( ) and TCM Approved oils
.  100LL (Blue) ** or 100 octane (Green) **
1
.  . 
McCauley
2A34C241/82PGC-6 ***
2
Propeller Diameter: McCauley
Min  .  75.5 In. (191.8 cm)
Max  76 In. (193.0 cm)
McCauley - Propeller Blade Angles @ 30.0 In. sta.:
Low .  .  .  .
High
20.0 Degrees +/- 0.5 Degrees
37.5 Degrees +/- 0.5 Degrees
Propeller Operating Limits
(McCauley) 
2500 RPM
* Refer to MAC TCDS 2A3 for engine configuration required.
** 100LL fuel is calibrated at 5.82 Ib/gal(.69 Kg/liter)
100 octane fuel is calibrated at 6.0 lb.gal. (.72 Kg/liter)
*** Refer to MAC TCDS 2A3 & McCauley TCDS P3EA for propeller configuration
required.
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ISSUED 11 - 99 
2 - 5

SECTION II

MOONEY
LIMITATIONS

M2OR
POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
INSTRUMENT REDLINE
GREEN ARC YELLOW
REDLINE
MINIMUM
NORMAL ARC MAXIMUM
LIMIT
OPERATING LIMIT
Tachometer
600 RPM 2200-2500
2500 RPM
No Redline RPM
Cylinder 250-460 °
F
460 °
F
Head (121 - 215.5 ° C) (237.7 ° C)
Temperature
Oil
No Redline 170 -240 ° F 100 - 170 ° F 240 ° F
Temperature
(76.6 - 104 ° C) (37.7-76.6 ° C) (115.5 ° C)
Oil
10.0 PSI 30-100 PSI 10 - 30 PSI
100 PSI
Pressure
(IDLE ONLY)
Exhaust  1400-1450 ° F  1650 ° F
Gas 
(760-788 ° C)  (899
° C)
Temperature  (BLUE ARC = recommended
climb)
NOTE
Refer to TCM Engine Maintenance and Operators Manual
Section on Engine Specifications and Operating Limits for recommended cruise
power and temperature limitations.
FIGURE 2 - 3 POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 
FM APPROVED
2 - 6
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MOONEY
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SECTION II
M2OR
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LIMITATIONS
FUEL LIMITATIONS
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// WARNING //
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Takeoff maneuvers when the selected fuel tank contains less than
12 gallons (45.4 liters) of fuel have not been demonstrated.
NOTE
Each fuel quantity gauge is calibrated to read zero only in coordinated level
flight when remaining quantity of fuel can no longer be safely used.
I NOTE I
An optional visual fuel quantity gauge is installed on top of each tank and is to
be used as a reference for refueling tanks only.
Standard Tanks (2) 
47.5 U.S. Gal. each (179.8 liters)
Total Fuel . 
95 U.S. Gal.(359.6 liters)
Usable Fuel: 
89 U.S. Gal. (336.8 liters)
Unusable Fuel: 
6 U.S. Gal. (22.7 liters)
Fuel Grade (and color): 100LL (low lead) (blue) or 100 octane (green) is approved.
— CAUTION —
To reduce possibility of ice formation within the aircraft or engine fuel system it
is permissible to add ISO-PROPYL alcohol to the fuel supply in quantities NOT
TO EXCEED 3% of total fuel volume per tank. DO NOT add other additives to
fuel system due to potential deteriorating effects within the fuel system.
WEIGHT LIMITS
3368 lb. (1528 Kg.)
.  3200 lb. (1452 Kg)
. . . . 120 lb.
(54.4 Kg.) @ Fus. Sta. 101.5(253.7 cm)
Maximum Weight in Rear Storage Area . . . . 10 lb.
(4.54 Kg.) @ Fus. Sta. 131.0(297.5 cm)
Maximum Weight in Cargo Area (Rear seats folded down) . 
.  340 lbs.
(154.2 KG) @ Fus. Sta. 767(176.8 cm)
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS (GEAR DOWN)
Most Forward .
Intermediate ForWard
Forward Gross
Aft Gross
MAC (at Wing Sta. 94.85)(241 cm)
Fus. Sta. 41.0 IN. (104.1 cm) @ 2430 LB. (1102 Kg)
.  .  16.79% MAC
.  .
Fus. Sta. 44 IN.(111.7 cm) @ 3300 lb. (1497 Kg)
. 
.  21.7% MAC
Fus. Sta. 46.0 IN. (116.8 cm) @ 3368 lb (1528 Kg)
.  .  24.98% MAC
Fus. Sta. 51.0 IN(129.5 cm) @ 3368 lb. (1528 Kg)
. 
33.18% MAC
61.00 In.
Datum (station zero) is 13 inches (32.5 cm) aft of the center line of the nose gear trunion at-
tach/pivot bolts.
FAA APPROVED
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
Maximum Weight - Takeoff .
Maximum Weight - Landing .  .  .
Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment
ISSUED 11 - 99 
2 - 7

SECTION II

MOONEY
LIMITATIONS

M2OR
MANEUVER LIMITS
This airplane must be operated as a Normal Category airplane. Aerobatic maneuvers, includ-
ing spins, are prohibited.
I NOTE I
Up to 500 foot altitude loss may occur during stalls at maximum weight.
FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS
Maximum Positive Load Factor
Flaps Up .
 .  . 
+3.8 g.
Flaps Down (33 Degrees) 
+2.0 g.
Maximum Negative Load Factor
Flaps Up  .  . 
-1.5 g.
Flaps Down .

.0.0 g.
FLIGHT CREW
Pilot .  .  .  .

One
Maximum passenger seating configuration

Three
OPERATING LIMITATIONS
When aircraft is not equipped with an approved oxygen system and flight operations above
12,000 ft. are desired, this airplane must be, (1) equipped with supplemental oxygen in accor-
dance with FAR 23.1441, (2) operate in accordance with FAR 91.211 and (3) equipped with
avionics in accordance with FAR 91 or FAR 135.
ALTERNATOR OPERATING LIMITATIONS IS 94 AMPS.
AVOID CONTINUOUS OPERATION BELOW 2100 RPM AT MANIFOLD PRESSURES
GREATER THAN 21 INCHES HG.
KINDS OF OPERATION LIMITS
This is a Normal Category airplane certified for VFR/IFR day or night operations when the re-
quired equipment is installed and operational as specified in the KINDS OF OPERATION
EQUIPMENT LIST and the applicable operating rules.
Optional equipment installations may not be required to be operational.
The pilot must determine that the applicable operating rules requirements for each kind of op-
eration are met.
OPERATIONS IN KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS ARE PROHIBITED.
Autopilot Limitations - See SECTION IX.
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST
The following equipment was approved during Type Certification and must be installed and
operable for each kind of operation as specified.
I NOTE I
The KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT list may not include all the equipment
as required by applicable operating rules.
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR LISTINGS.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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FAA APPROVED
2 - 8 
ISSUED 11 - 99
•
•
•

MOONEY

SECTION II
MODEL M2OR 
LIMITATIONS
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST
• 
. . .
NIGHT
SYSTEM or COMPONENT
VFR DAY *
VFR NIGHT
IFR DAY
IFR
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
1 1
1 1
ALTIMETER, SENSITIVE 
.
1 1 1 1
MAGNETIC DIRECTION INDICATOR .
1 1 1 1
MANIFOLD PRESSURE GAUGE .
TACHOMETER  .
1 1 1 1
FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR  .
2
2 2 2
FUEL PRESSURE INDICATOR
OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
1 1 1
1
OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. 1 1 1 1
CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE INDICATOR .
1 1 1 1
EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE INDICATOR  .
AMMETER  .
1 1 1 1
ALTERNATOR
1 1
1 1
LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR  .
2
2 2 2
SEAT BELT & SHOULDER HARNESS
FOR EACH OCCUPANT **.
 . 1 1
1 1
OXYGEN MASK FOR EACH OCCUPANT ** 1 1 1
1
POSITION LIGHTS
3 3
STROBE LIGHTS (ANTI-COLLISION)  . 3 3
Equipment must be installed and operable for all operations.
** If inoperative for unoccupied seat(s), seat(s) must be placarded:
"DO NOT OCCUPY"
*** Only required when the operating rules require use of oxygen.
FAA APPROVED

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
ISSUED 11 - 99

2 - 9

SECTION II
 MOONEY
LIMITATIONS

MODEL M2OR
KINDS OF OPERATION EQUIPMENT LIST (con't.)
SYSTEM or COMPONENT (con't.)
NIGHT
GYRO-HORIZON 
DIRECTIONAL GYRO
TURN COORDINATOR or TURN & BANK INDICATOR.
LANDING LIGHT **** .
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS (INTERNAL or GLARESHIELD)
CLOCK (WITH SWEEP SECOND HAND or DIGITAL)
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM .
NAVIGATION SYSTEM ...
(APPROPRIATE TO FACILITIES BEING USED)
BATTERIES . 
.
VACUUM SYSTEM/INDICATOR 
FUEL BOOST PUMP .
PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK &
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
 .
PITOT, Heated ****
OAT GAUGE **** 
VSI **** 
ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE ****
STAND-BY VACUUM SYSTEM ****
Equipment must be installed and operable for all operations
**** When required by the appropriate regulations.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 
FM APPROVED
2 - 10 
ISSUED 11 - 99