AD 2009-08-09 Airworthiness Directives; EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

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

This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 478, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after May 20, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after May 20, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the electrical wiring harness at frame C14 and between frames C16 and C17 for wire chafing and incorrect routing following EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008. (2) If any wire chafing and/or incorrect routing are found, before further flight, repair and reroute the electrical harness following EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) : The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090. 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 (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2009-0006, dated January 13, 2009; and EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008, 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 SOCATA AIRCRAFT, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembrokes Pines, FL 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://mysocata.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 3, 2009. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-8527 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after May 20, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after May 20, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, inspect the electrical wiring harness at frame C14 and between frames C16 and C17 for wire chafing and incorrect routing following EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008. (2) If any wire chafing and/or incorrect routing are found, before further flight, repair and reroute the electrical harness following EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) : The Manager, Standards Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Albert Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329-4119; fax: (816) 329-4090. 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 (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2009-0006, dated January 13, 2009; and EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use EADS SOCATA Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-163, dated November 2008, 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 SOCATA AIRCRAFT, INC., North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembrokes Pines, FL 33023; telephone: (954) 893-1400; fax: (954) 964-4141; Internet: http://mysocata.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the Central Region, call (816) 329-3768. (4) You may also review copies of the service information incorporated by reference for this AD 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html . Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 3, 2009. John R. Colomy, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-8527 Filed 4-14-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P