AD 2009-24-15

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Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-24-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0886 Directorate Identifier 2009-CE-045-AD
FR Citation
74 FR 62485

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Socata TBM 700 Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Elongation of bolts connecting power leads on R700 and R701 shunts, likely caused by incorrect tightening torque value. This could lead to heating, electrical arcing, or smoke, resulting in an in-flight loss of electrical power.

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Required Actions

Replace the bolts of shunts R700 and R701 following DAHER-SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-169, dated May 2009.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after January 4, 2010, or within the next 12 months after January 4, 2010, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 502, and serial numbers 504 and 505, certificated in any category.

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