AD 97-20-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA - Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion of the main landing gear (MLG) inboard door locking hooks (hinges) could cause the doors to jam and prevent the MLG from extending, leading to potential loss of control during landing operations.
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Required Actions
Remove the main landing gear (MLG) inboard doors and the door locking control mechanism (MOD 70-065-32) in accordance with the Technical Instruction of Modification OPT70 KO59-32, dated December 1995, as referenced in Socata Service Bulletin 70-073, Amendment 1, dated June 1996.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or within 12 calendar months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA - Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 airplanes with serial numbers 1 through 109 that do not have the main landing gear inboard doors and door locking control mechanism removed as specified.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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