{"id":"F2005L00622","name":"AD/TBM 700/39 - Elevator Trim Actuator","slug":"ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":112899,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L00622-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aer","sectionType":"division","heading":"Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/TBM 700/39 | Elevator Trim Actuator | 4/2005 |\n| ------------- | ---------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | EADS SOCATA TBM 700 Aeroplanes from serial number 1 to 304.                                                                                                                                                                                    |\n| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Carry out greasing of the elevator trim actuator in accordance with EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin TBM 700 No SB 70-124 dated November 2004.Note: DGAC AD F-2004-190 approved under EASA reference No 2004-12116 dated December 13, 2004 refers. |\n| Compliance:    | At the next scheduled inspection or before 14 May 2005, whichever occurs first.                                                                                                                                                                |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 14 April 2005.                                                                                                                                                                               |\n| Background:    | An unsatisfactory initial elevator trim actuator greasing may lead to icing of the elevator trim.                                                                                                                                              |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nJames Coyne  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n2 March 2005","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/TBM 700/39","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/TBM 700/39","content":"## AD/TBM 700/39","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Elevator Trim Actuator","sectionType":"part","heading":"Elevator Trim Actuator","content":"## Elevator Trim Actuator","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4/2005","sectionType":"part","heading":"4/2005","content":"## 4/2005","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument sets a maintenance requirement for TBM 700 serials 1–304 consistent with the referenced service bulletin. The text does not indicate any expansion or narrowing of that scope beyond the stated applicability and the prescribed greasing action."},"complexity_factors":["Single, narrowly targeted technical action (greasing of elevator trim actuator) but requires following an external service bulletin (SB 70-124).","Applicability limited to a specific serial-number range (1–304), requiring accurate fleet identification.","Firm compliance deadline (next scheduled inspection or 14 May 2005) creates scheduling pressure for operators.","Safety rationale is concrete (risk of elevator trim icing) but verification depends on proper maintenance execution.","Enforcement and official sign-off are by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (delegate), introducing regulatory compliance obligations.","Cross-reference to foreign approvals (DGAC AD F-2004-190; EASA reference No 2004-12116) adds traceability to non‑domestic documentation and standards.","Operational cost and logistics (arranging maintenance, potential downtime) are borne by the operator."],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, this directive requires owners/operators of EADS SOCATA TBM 700 aeroplanes (serial numbers 1–304) to have the elevator trim actuator greased in accordance with EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin TBM 700 No SB 70-124 (Nov 2004). The stated purpose is to reduce the risk of elevator trim icing. Owners/operators must complete the greasing at the next scheduled inspection or by 14 May 2005 (whichever comes first); the cost and scheduling of the maintenance fall to them and compliance is overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, narrow Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific technical defect in a specific aircraft type. It has not expanded beyond its original safety purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 150 words of substantive content)","Only one substantive requirement (greasing per specified service bulletin)","Single applicability criterion (serial number range)","Simple compliance deadline (next inspection or fixed date)","No defined terms section, no cross-references to other legislation, no conditional logic or exceptions","References only one external technical document (manufacturer's service bulletin)"],"plain_english_summary":"This CASA Airworthiness Directive mandates that owners/operators of EADS SOCATA TBM 700 aeroplanes (S/N 1–304) grease the elevator trim actuator per Service Bulletin SB 70‑124 to prevent icing that could jam or restrict trim and jeopardize pitch control. Comply by the next scheduled inspection or by 14 May 2005; the AD takes effect 14 April 2005."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator","history":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-tbm-700-39-elevator-trim-actuator/documents"}}