AD 2009-23-12 Airworthiness Directives; 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 the following model and serial number airplanes that are: (i) certificated in any category; and (ii) equipped with a chemical oxygen generation system.   Model Serial Nos. TBM 700 1 through 204, 206 through 239, and 241 through 243.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before further flight after July 9, 2009 (the effective date retained from AD 2009-13-05), insert Page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, into the Emergency Procedures section and the Limitations section of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). (2) Under 14 CFR section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate is allowed to insert the temporary revision into the POH. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD per compliance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). 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. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) On July 9, 2009 (74 FR 29126, June 19, 2009), the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, 65921—TARBES Cedex 9, France; telephone: +33 6 07 32 62 24; or SOCATA, 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 November 6, 2009. Margaret Kline, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-27321 Filed 11-12-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Before further flight after July 9, 2009 (the effective date retained from AD 2009-13-05), insert Page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, into the Emergency Procedures section and the Limitations section of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). (2) Under 14 CFR section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (14 CFR 43.7), the owner/operator holding at least a private pilot certificate is allowed to insert the temporary revision into the POH. Make an entry into the aircraft logbook showing compliance with this portion of the AD per compliance with section 43.9 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 43.9). 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. Material Incorporated by Reference (h) You must use page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH), to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) On July 9, 2009 (74 FR 29126, June 19, 2009), the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of page 3.13.5 of Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, of SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot Operating Handbook (POH). (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, 65921—TARBES Cedex 9, France; telephone: +33 6 07 32 62 24; or SOCATA, 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 November 6, 2009. Margaret Kline, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E9-27321 Filed 11-12-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P