AD 98-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | SOCATA | TBM 700 | Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA - Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the web of the left and right flap carriages could result in loss of flap function with consequent reduced and/or loss of airplane control.
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Required Actions
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and thereafter every 100 hours TIS, inspect the web of the left and right flap carriages (both inboard and outboard) for cracks using visual methods per SOCATA SB 70-048 57 Amendment 1. Replace any cracked flap carriage with an improved design part prior to further flight per Chapter 57-50-03 of the maintenance manual. Repetitive inspections are no longer required for replaced carriages.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS.
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Affected Aircraft
SOCATA - Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 92, 97, and 98.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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