AD 96-19-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Water accumulating in the elevators and rudder and a bonding defect between the skin and rudder rear spar could result in loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Install four rivets on the right side of the rudder and drill drainage holes at the areas of the elevators and rudder.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes with serial numbers 1 through 19, 21, 22, 25 through 34, 38, 39, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 57, 59 through 63, 67, 68, 70 through 78, 80, and 82 through 85.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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