2010-23-28: Oxygen

2010-23-28 SOCATA: Amendment 39-16518; Docket No. FAA-2010-0862; Directorate Identifier 2010-CE-040-AD. Effective Date (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective December 29, 2010. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2009-23-12, Amendment 39-16086. Applicability (c) This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 204, 206 through 239, and 241 through 243, that are: (i) certificated in any category; and (ii) equipped with a chemical oxygen generation system. Subject (d) Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Code 35: Oxygen. Reason (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) states: During a SOCATA flight test, it was noted some difficulties for the pilot to release oxygen. After investigation it was found that, due to the design of the oxygen generator release pin, one of the mask's lanyard linked to the pin could be jammed when it is pulled by a pilot or a passenger. This condition, if not corrected, would lead, in case of an emergency procedure due to decompression, to a risk of generator fault with subsequent lack of oxygen on crew and/or passenger. For the reason described above, SOCATA released Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) Temporary Revision (TR) 03 which asks, in case of failure to release oxygen, to pull on the other mask lanyard in order to activate the oxygen generator. The Emergency AD 2009-0096-E was issued to mandate the follow-up of these actions by the operators in case of failure. This EAD was subsequently revised into AD 2009-0096R1 in order to clarify the applicability. A SOCATA modification enabling to solve this issue has been developed. Consequently, this new AD, superseding EASA AD 2009- 0096R1 retaining its requirements, requires implementing the modification which is a terminating action. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, do the following actions: (1) Before further flightafter December 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), insert Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009, into the Emergency Procedures section and the Limitations section of DAHER-SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). (2) Within 7 months after December 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD) or 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) after December 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, replace the existing oxygen generator release pin, part number (P/N) T700A3510038100, with an open pin, P/N T700A351004410000, using the accomplishment instructions of DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-168, dated December 2009. (3) After December 29, 2010 (the effective date of this AD), do not install in any affected airplane an oxygen generator release pin, P/N T700A3510038100. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. 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, a federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer,AES-200. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD No. 2010-0090, dated May 18, 2010; DAHER-SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009; and DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-168, dated December 2009, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use DAHER-SOCATA TBM 700 A & B Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), Temporary Revision No. 3, dated March 2009; and DAHER-SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70-168, dated December 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 this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact SOCATA--Direction des services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; telephone: 33 (0) 62 41 73 00; fax: +33 (0) 62 41 76 54; or for the U.S.A.: SOCATA NORTH AMERICA, North Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023; telephone: 1 (954) 893 1400; fax: 1 (954) 964 4141; Internet: http://mysocata.com/. (3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 816-329-4148. (4) 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.