{"id":"F2006B07380","name":"AD/TBM 700/31 - Elevator Skin Bond","slug":"ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":49541,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B07380-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","sectionType":"part","heading":"AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE","content":"# AIRWORTHINESS 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","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/TBM 700/31 Elevator Skin Bond 10/2003","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/TBM 700/31 Elevator Skin Bond 10/2003","content":"# AD/TBM 700/31 Elevator Skin Bond 10/2003\n\nApplicability: Model TBM 700 aircraft, serial numbers 90, 93 through 98, 101, 102, and 135\\. Requirement: Inspect in accordance with Socata TBM 700 Service Bulletin No. 70-100.\n\nIf the adhesive meniscus is partially or totally missing, before further flight, repair the elevator in accordance with the Requirement document.\n\nNote: DGAC AD 2003-262(A) refers.\n\nCompliance: At the next 1,200 hours special elevator control requirement after 2 October 2003 or by 31 December 2003, whichever occurs first.\n\nThis Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 October 2003. Background: Elevator skin disbonding was detected during a scheduled inspection.\n\n![Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority](image.002.png)  \n\nDavid Villiers\n\nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 12 August 2003\n\n![](image.001.png)","sortOrder":1}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect on specific aircraft. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of ensuring elevator structural integrity on the affected TBM 700 series planes."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 11 specific aircraft affected (listed by serial number)","Single inspection requirement with clear pass/fail criteria","Simple compliance deadline (whichever comes first of two dates)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation (only references a manufacturer service bulletin and a French aviation authority directive for information)","Single exception/repair pathway: if problem found, repair before flight"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a CASA safety order for 11 specific TBM 700 aeroplanes requiring inspection of the elevator for a missing adhesive meniscus that can allow the elevator skin to disbond. If the defect is found, immediate repair is required and the aircraft cannot fly until fixed. The order affects the identified owners/operators and maintenance engineers and aims to prevent loss of control by catching and fixing the defect before flight."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument's scope remains limited to the listed TBM 700 serial numbers and the specific elevator skin bond defect. The AD prescribes inspection and, if necessary, repair per the referenced service bulletin (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance). The text does not expand applicability or add other aircraft types or systems beyond that stated."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: only specific TBM 700 serial numbers listed (Applicability).","Dependency on external technical document: inspection and repair steps are implemented by reference to Socata TBM 700 Service Bulletin No. 70-100 (Requirement).","Simple decision rule: if adhesive meniscus partially or totally missing, repair before further flight (Requirement).","Clear compliance timing with two alternatives: next 1,200‑hour special elevator control requirement after 2 Oct 2003 or by 31 Dec 2003 (Compliance).","Regulatory basis is a single CASR subregulation (39.1(1)), limiting legal complexity.","Note references an equivalent foreign AD (DGAC AD 2003-262(A)), introducing an international cross-reference but no extra procedural steps."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires owners/operators of specific Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 aircraft serial numbers to inspect the elevator skin bond using Socata TBM 700 Service Bulletin No. 70‑100 and, if the adhesive meniscus is partially or totally missing, repair the elevator before further flight. It is issued under CASR 1998 subregulation 39.1(1). Compliance is required at the next 1,200‑hour special elevator control check after 2 October 2003 or by 31 December 2003, whichever is earlier. Owners/operators bear inspection and repair costs and must follow the service bulletin instructions."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond","history":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-31-elevator-skin-bond/documents"}}