{"id":"F2006B07377","name":"AD/TBM 700/29 - Pitot Tube Supply Line/Aileron Control Cable","slug":"ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49531,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07377-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/TBM 700/29 - Pitot Tube Supply Line/Aileron Control Cable","content":"COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 \\- 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nFor the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.\n\n![](image.001.png)  \n\nAerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes\n\nAD/TBM 700/29 Pitot Tube Supply Line/Aileron\n\nControl Cable\n\n  \n9/2003\n\nDM\n\nApplicability: Model TBM 700 aircraft, serial numbers 1 through 258, except serial numbers 205, 222, 252, and 256; that have accumulated less than 600 total flight hours.\n\nRequirement: Check the affected pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable in accordance with EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-105, dated June 2003.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2003-258(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: Within 10 flight hours after 16 July 2003.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 16 July 2003.\n\nBackground: The manufacturer has determined that possible interference may exist between the right hand station pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable.\n\n![Signature of David Punshon Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Punshon\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 9 July 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nThe above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 16 July 2003.\n\n  \n\nPage 1 of 1","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive enforces the inspection described and does not expand or narrow the set of aircraft or actions beyond what the AD states. No amendment or broader scope change is indicated in the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific model and serial number range with four serial-number exclusions (Applicability).","Flight-hour threshold: applies only to aircraft with less than 600 total flight hours (Applicability).","Short compliance window: inspection required within 10 flight hours after effective date (Compliance).","Procedure dependency: inspection must follow an external document, EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-105 (Requirement).","Single corrective action: one-time inspection rather than ongoing monitoring reduces procedural complexity (Requirement/Compliance).","Safety-critical systems involved: pitot supply line and aileron control cable increase operational impact despite simple action (Background/Requirement).","Regulatory enforceability: AD issued under CASR subregulation 39.1(1) creates mandatory compliance for operators (preamble)."],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of specified Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 aeroplanes (serials 1–258 except 205, 222, 252, 256) with under 600 total flight hours to inspect the right-hand pitot tube supply line and aileron control cable following EADS Socata Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70-105 (June 2003). It must be done within 10 flight hours of 16 July 2003. CASA issued the directive to correct possible interference; operators pay for and arrange the inspection per the service instructions."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original narrow scope — addressing a specific mechanical interference issue identified by the manufacturer. It has not expanded beyond its initial safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single, discrete safety issue addressed","Narrow applicability: one aircraft model, specific serial number range, with explicit exclusions and flight hour threshold","Single requirement: visual/physical inspection per referenced manufacturer bulletin","Simple compliance deadline: 10 flight hours from effective date","No nested exceptions, conditional logic, or cross-references to other legislation beyond one note referencing a French aviation directive (DGAC AD 2003-258(A))","No defined terms section; uses standard aviation terminology"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive orders owners/operators of Socata TBM 700 aircraft (S/N 1–258, except 205, 222, 252, 256) with under 600 total hours to inspect for potential interference between the pitot tube supply line and the aileron control cable per Service Bulletin TBM 700 No. 70‑105 (June 2003). Inspection must be done within 10 flight hours after 16 July 2003. The issue can damage flight instruments or roll control, so the fix is time-critical."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable","history":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-29-pitot-tube-supply-line-aileron-control-cable/documents"}}