AD 2007-06-14 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 285 through 304 and 307, certificated in any category. Reason (d) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states the discovery of propeller control cables with a defective crimping. Two cable ends were found uncrimped at the factory after an engine run-up test, and one cable end was also found uncrimped on the first 100-hour time-in-service aircraft maintenance check. If not corrected, an incorrect crimping of the propeller control lever cable could generate a decrease of the propeller revolutions per minute which could result in loss of power.

Unless already done, within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 20, 2007 (the effective of this AD), inspect for the batch number identification and replace defective control cables as necessary in accordance with the paragraph B. of the “ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS” of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI, the French Direction générale de l' aviation civile (DGAC) AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, as follows: (1) The requirement of paragraph 3.1 of DGAC AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, was based on the urgency in November 2004. However, in 2007, this action is not necessary. (2) For the requirement of paragraph 3.2 of DGAC AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, the FAA has determined the seriousness of the condition does not warrant a compliance time of 25 hours TIS; we require instead a compliance time of 50 hours TIS. 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: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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 (g) Refer to Direction Générale de l' Aviation Civile Airworthiness Directive No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004 (the MCAI); and EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004, 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 Airport Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 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 9, 2007. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-4736 Filed 3-15-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, within the next 50 hours time-in-service (TIS) after April 20, 2007 (the effective of this AD), inspect for the batch number identification and replace defective control cables as necessary in accordance with the paragraph B. of the “ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS” of EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI, the French Direction générale de l' aviation civile (DGAC) AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, as follows: (1) The requirement of paragraph 3.1 of DGAC AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, was based on the urgency in November 2004. However, in 2007, this action is not necessary. (2) For the requirement of paragraph 3.2 of DGAC AD No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004, the FAA has determined the seriousness of the condition does not warrant a compliance time of 25 hours TIS; we require instead a compliance time of 50 hours TIS. 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: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Safety Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (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 (g) Refer to Direction Générale de l' Aviation Civile Airworthiness Directive No. F-2004-175, dated November 10, 2004 (the MCAI); and EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Alert Service Bulletin SB 70-123, dated October 2004, 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 Airport Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 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 9, 2007. David R. Showers, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-4736 Filed 3-15-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P