AD 2002-09-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Flap attaching bolts/screws becoming loose and separating from the airplane, which could cause rough or irregular control and lead to loss of control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the flap carriage attaching bolts, screws, and barrel nut. Retain the requirements to apply Loctite on attaching bolt/screw threads of inboard, central, and outboard carriages; increase tightening torques of associated hardware; and replace central carriage attaching bolts.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 airplanes subject to AD 2001-05-03.
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