AD 2007-21-10

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Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-21-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28645
FR Citation
72 FR 58753

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Imperfect locking on ground of the upper access door opening interior handle, enabling its opening without actuating the unlocking knob, due to interference between the window trim panel and the handle locking mechanism.

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Required Actions

Check for proper operation of the locking handle and modify the window trim panel.

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Compliance Time

Before each flight after November 21, 2007, until the required actions are completed.

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Affected Aircraft

EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 9, 11 through 17, 19 through 22, 25 through 27, 29 through 31, 33 and 34, 38, 46, and 49, certificated in any category, not equipped with modification No. MOD70-019-25, and equipped with an interior handle unlocking device through push-button.

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