AD 2007-02-08 Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA TBM 700 Airplanes

Makes named: socata. Models named: TBM 700. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states there was a report of a master cylinder yoke failure. The AD requirements are to detect defective yokes on aircraft and replace them. The aim of this AD is to ensure that normal braking is available at any time to prevent possible runway excursions in the event of failure of the master cylinder yoke.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For the serial numbers indicated below, within the next 100 hours time in service or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: (i) For airplane serial numbers 269 and 339 and up, check the aircraft records to determine whether the original cylinder yoke or yokes in the master cylinder assembly (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed. This check can be done by an owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7). (A) If you can positively identify that the original yokes in the master cylinder assemblies (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed, then make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD per section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (B) If you cannot positively identify that the original yokes in the master cylinder assemblies (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed or if any of the master cylinder yokes have been replaced, then proceed to paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD. (ii) For all airplane serial numbers, unless the action is shown not to apply per paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, inspect for misalignment of the master cylinder yokes from their threaded pins, as instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, accomplishment instructions paragraph. (A) If a yoke is found satisfactory, proceed to its re-installation on aircraft. (B) If a yoke is found defective, prior to further flight, discard the yoke and install a new part number T700A324004810000 (or FAA-approved equivalent part number) yoke in accordance with EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005. (2) For all airplane serial numbers, as of the effective date of this AD, do not install part number ZOO.N7134732200 yokes or yokes in master cylinder assembly part number ZOO.N6068757280 (left hand side) and ZOO.N6068757281 (right hand side), unless EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, is complied with. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) It does not allow interim use of yokes found defective during inspection. FAA policy is to replace defective parts on critical systems. (2) It applies to all serial numbers. This will assure that, if any of the airplanes had the affected part number yokes installed after delivery of the airplane, the unsafe condition is still addressed. It also will assure that any of the affected part number yokes are inspected per the AD and service bulletin before future installation of these parts. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329 4059; fax: (816) 329 4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq .), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120 0056. Material Incorporated by Reference (g) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62 41 73 00; fax: 33 (0)5 62 41 76 54; or SOCATA AIRCRAFT, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 12, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-685 Filed 1-19-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) For the serial numbers indicated below, within the next 100 hours time in service or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first: (i) For airplane serial numbers 269 and 339 and up, check the aircraft records to determine whether the original cylinder yoke or yokes in the master cylinder assembly (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed. This check can be done by an owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate as authorized by section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.7). (A) If you can positively identify that the original yokes in the master cylinder assemblies (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed, then make an entry in the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD per section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). (B) If you cannot positively identify that the original yokes in the master cylinder assemblies (both left-hand and right-hand) delivered with the airplane are installed or if any of the master cylinder yokes have been replaced, then proceed to paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this AD. (ii) For all airplane serial numbers, unless the action is shown not to apply per paragraph (e)(1)(i)(A) of this AD, inspect for misalignment of the master cylinder yokes from their threaded pins, as instructed in the EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, accomplishment instructions paragraph. (A) If a yoke is found satisfactory, proceed to its re-installation on aircraft. (B) If a yoke is found defective, prior to further flight, discard the yoke and install a new part number T700A324004810000 (or FAA-approved equivalent part number) yoke in accordance with EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005. (2) For all airplane serial numbers, as of the effective date of this AD, do not install part number ZOO.N7134732200 yokes or yokes in master cylinder assembly part number ZOO.N6068757280 (left hand side) and ZOO.N6068757281 (right hand side), unless EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, is complied with. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: (1) It does not allow interim use of yokes found defective during inspection. FAA policy is to replace defective parts on critical systems. (2) It applies to all serial numbers. This will assure that, if any of the airplanes had the affected part number yokes installed after delivery of the airplane, the unsafe condition is still addressed. It also will assure that any of the affected part number yokes are inspected per the AD and service bulletin before future installation of these parts. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329 4059; fax: (816) 329 4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq .), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120 0056. Material Incorporated by Reference (g) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-136, ATA No. 32, dated December 2005, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS SOCATA, Direction des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0)5 62 41 73 00; fax: 33 (0)5 62 41 76 54; or SOCATA AIRCRAFT, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 12, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-685 Filed 1-19-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P