AD 2000-02-29
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of in-flight incidents and an accident in icing conditions where the airframe pneumatic deicing boots were not activated, leading to reduced controllability due to ice accumulation.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include requirements for activating the airframe pneumatic deicing boots at the first signs of ice accumulation.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 airplanes.
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