AD 2011-02-02
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
Rupture of the alternator and vapor cycle cooling system pulley drive assembly, compressor drive shaft, and cracks on the standby-alternator and compressor support could lead to loss of the alternator and vapor cycle cooling systems, and cause mechanical damage inside the power plant compartment.
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Required Actions
Replace the pulley drive assembly with a new one of an improved design. Remove the compressor drive belt and torque limiter as a temporary measure. Conditionally replace the pulley drive shear shaft. Perform repetitive inspections for cracks of the pulley drive assembly and alternator/compressor support.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (March 1, 2011)
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 509, 511 through 516, 519, 520, and 522 through 525, certificated in any category.
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