AD 2008-19-10
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
A risk of mechanical interference exists in the movement of the emergency landing gear by-pass selector, due to an insufficient functional gap between a floor panel attachment lug and the landing gear control button. This could result in a situation where, during emergency procedures, the landing gear cannot be extended.
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Required Actions
Inspect the gap between the landing gear control button and the floor panel. If the gap is below specified limits, modify the floor panel. If the gap is at or above the limits, recondition the airplane.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD (October 23, 2008), or within 30 days after the effective date for airplanes where it can be positively determined the floor panel has not been removed.
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Affected Aircraft
EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 364, 367, and 370 through 439, certificated in any category.
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