2007-03-17 R1: Fuselage

2007-03-17 R1 SOCATA: Amendment 39-15983; Docket No. FAA-2006-26234; Directorate Identifier 2006-CE-064-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September 9, 2009. Affected ADs (b) This AD revises AD 2007-03-17, Amendment 39-14928 (72 FR 5923, February 8, 2007). Applicability (c) This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 345, certificated in any category. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) was prompted by reports of loose rivets on frames C18 BIS and C19, which could result in a reduced structural integrity of the tail area. This MCAI requires you to inspect the rivets on frames C18 BIS and C19, and, if necessary, apply corrective actions. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, within the next 100 hours time-in- service (TIS) after September 9, 2009 (the effective date of this AD) or within the next 12 months after September 9, 2009 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs later, and repetitively thereafter at intervals not to exceed every 100 hours TIS, do a detailed inspection of the area and apply corrective actions, as necessary. Follow the accomplishment instructions of either SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, dated June 2005 or SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, AMENDMENT 1, dated February 2009. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: SOCATA revised the service bulletin used in AD 2007-03- 17, Amendment 39-14928 (72 FR 5923, February 8, 2007). The revised service bulletin changes the applicability of the airplanes from what was in the original service bulletin. The MCAI has not been revised and allows the use of "Any subsequent approved revision of this document is acceptable'' for service bulletin revisions. The FAA AD does not have a similar provision. This revised AD changes the Applicability section based on the revised service bulletin. 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. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'aviation Civile Airworthiness Directive No F-2005-132, dated August 3, 2005; SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, dated June 2005; and SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, AMENDMENT 1, dated February 2009 for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference(i) You must use SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, dated June 2005, or SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, AMENDMENT 1, dated February 2009, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, AMENDMENT 1, dated February 2009, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) On March 15, 2007 (72 FR 5923, February 8, 2007), the Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-129, dated June 2005. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact SOCATA, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; Telephone: +33 (0) 5 62 41 73 00; Fax: +33 (0)5 62 41 73 05; Internet: http://www.socata.com. (4) 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. (5) 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.