AD 2007-06-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks on a vertical stabilizer attachment fitting due to corrosion have been found on an aircraft in service.
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Required Actions
Inspect the vertical stabilizer attachment fittings and bolts for cracks or corrosion. If necessary, repair or replace the damaged part and apply a corrosion protection reinforcement following EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin SB 70-104, Amendment 1 (August 2004) or Amendment 2 (January 2007). Repeat the inspection every 1,200 hours time-in-service (TIS) or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 600 hours time-in-service (TIS) or the next 12 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 308, plus serial number 310, certificated in any category. Excludes airplanes in which both modifications No. MOD70-127-55 and MOD70-129-53 have been factory installed.
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