AD 2011-17-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Socata | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A discrepancy in the PRECILEC manufacturing process of elevator trim tab actuators caused jamming once the trim tab arrived to stop, affecting a batch of Serial Numbers (S/N).
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Required Actions
Inspect the elevators trim tab actuator P/N 6071017251 to identify the S/N. Replace affected actuators with serviceable units if found. Do not install affected actuators after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months after September 19, 2011, for the initial inspection. Before further flight for replacement of affected actuators.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 530, certificated in any category.
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