AD 2015-17-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | EADS SOCATA | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes |
| aircraft | Socata | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks found on the main landing gear cylinders, which could lead to fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder, potentially causing a collapsed main landing gear during take-off or landing and reducing the structural integrity of the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear shock strut cylinder for cracks. Depending on findings, take relevant investigative and corrective actions. Install a reinforced main landing gear as a terminating action for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified inspection intervals as outlined in the AD, with extended intervals allowed until a reinforced landing gear is installed.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, excluding serial numbers 639 to 683, and excluding airplanes with MLG forging body that had not reached 1,750 landings as of March 23, 2007.
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