AD 2001-04-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hardening or blocking of the propeller governor flexible cable due to thermal conduction from the turboprop left hand exhaust nozzle, leading to loss of propeller control, inability to control propeller pitch, and inability to feather the propeller.
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Required Actions
Install a thermal protection sleeve on the propeller governor flexible cable in accordance with Socata Service Bulletin SB 70-084 and the applicable maintenance manual.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 13, 2001, or within the next 3 calendar months after April 13, 2001, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 156, and 158 through 163, certificated in any category.
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