AD 2010-07-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The foam inside the towing bar box is not conformed to the certification specification, especially the flame resistance properties. In case of fire in the front baggage compartment, the non-conformed foam could rapidly propagate the flames and/or emit toxic fumes in the cabin.
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Required Actions
Remove the foam from the towing bar stowage box following either SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-179, dated October 2009, or SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-179, Amendment 1, dated January 2010. Optionally, install new foam pads part number T700C091000610100 in the tow bar storage box following the Accomplishment Instructions of SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-179, Amendment 1, dated January 2010.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 20 hours time-in-service after May 7, 2010, or within the next 30 days after May 7, 2010, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 331 through 530, 534, and 539, certificated in any category.
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