AD 2007-06-04 Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model 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 Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 268, and 270 through 327, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states reports of two fatigue failures of flap carriage rollpins that occurred on in-service airplanes.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), inspect all flap inboard carriage rollpins for proper torque values and correct as necessary before further flight. (2) Repeat these inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS and correct as necessary before further flight after the inspection in which a correction is necessary. (3) Accomplish these actions according to the instructions given in EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 1, dated March 2006, or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 2, dated January 2007, and the applicable maintenance manual. (4) If both flap inboard carriages have been replaced following EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-138, dated March 2006, no further action is required. Make an entry in the logbook to show compliance with this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; f ax: (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. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Direction générale de l'aviation civile AD No. F-2005-017, Issue date: January 19, 2005, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 1, dated March 2006, or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 2, dated January 2007, 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 March 6, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-4383 Filed 3-14-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 19, 2007 (the effective date of this AD), inspect all flap inboard carriage rollpins for proper torque values and correct as necessary before further flight. (2) Repeat these inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS and correct as necessary before further flight after the inspection in which a correction is necessary. (3) Accomplish these actions according to the instructions given in EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 1, dated March 2006, or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 2, dated January 2007, and the applicable maintenance manual. (4) If both flap inboard carriages have been replaced following EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-138, dated March 2006, no further action is required. Make an entry in the logbook to show compliance with this AD. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Staff, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; f ax: (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. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Direction générale de l'aviation civile AD No. F-2005-017, Issue date: January 19, 2005, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 1, dated March 2006, or EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-122, Amendment 2, dated January 2007, 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 March 6, 2007. Kim Smith, Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-4383 Filed 3-14-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P