Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aer
Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes
Aerospatiale (Socata) TBM 700 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/TBM 700/47 | Passenger Door Locking Handle | 9/2007 |
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| Applicability: | Model TBM 700A aircraft, serial numbers 1 though 9, 11 through 17, 19 through 22, 25 through 27, 29 through 31, 33, 34, 38, 46, and 49, without retrofit modification MOD70-019-25 (PPI Interiors) incorporated; and equipped with an interior push-button type unlocking device handle.Note: Aircraft with lever type unlocking device handle are not affected by the requirements of this Directive. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Check the passenger door handle locking in accordance with Paragraph A of the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS SOCATA Service Bulletin SB 70-150 original issue, or later EASA approved revision.If any discrepancy is detected, flights may be performed with only flight deck seats occupied; until Requirement 2 is accomplished.2. Modify the window trim panel in accordance with Paragraph B of the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 70-150 original issue, or later EASA approved revision.Note: EASA AD 2007-0172-E refers. |
| Compliance: | 1. During each pre-flight inspection after 30 August 2007; until compliance with Requirement 2.2. Within 12 months after 30 August 2007. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007. | |
| Background: | A report was received of the upper access door opening handle being able to be operated without activating the unlocking knob. Investigation identified the cause as interference between the window trim panel and the handle locking mechanism. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
11 July 2007