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Socata TBM 700N (850-era reference) airworthiness directives

58 FAA ADs name the Socata TBM 700N (850-era reference): 50 in force, 9 recurring. Newest first.

  • AD 2025-26-02

    Effective 2026-02-12 · recurring

    DAHER AEROSPACE (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracks due to corrosion on a vertical stabilizer attachment fitting.

    This AD applies to DAHER AEROSPACE (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 001 through 308 and 310, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2025-02-08

    Effective 2025-03-19

    DAHER AEROSPACE (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by certain emergency procedures in the existing pilot's operating handbook (POH) that cannot be fully accomplished since certain equipment cannot be disconnected by the pilot(s) from the flight deck.

    This AD applies to DAHER AEROSPACE (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 687 through 1491 inclusive, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2025-01-04

    Effective 2025-03-11 · recurring

    DAHER AEROSPACE (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by reports of wear of the inner flap actuator drive nut.

    This AD applies to DAHER AEROSPACE (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) (DAHER) Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, except those with DAHER Modification (MOD) 70-0777-27 installed during production.

  • AD 2023-11-12

    Effective 2023-07-21

    DAHER AEROSPACE (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to DAHER AEROSPACE (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 1424 inclusive, except serial numbers 1408 and 1420, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2021-25-10

    Effective 2022-01-24

    Daher Aerospace (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to Daher Aerospace (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category, with an oil cooler air induction duct part number (P/N) T700A7920040001, T700H792000900000, T700H792001900000, T700H792001900200, T700H792001900400, or T700H79200190...

  • AD 2021-24-13

    Effective 2022-01-12

    Daher Aerospace (Type Certificate Previously Held by SOCATA) Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to Daher Aerospace (type certificate previously held by SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1106 and larger, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2017-15-15

    Effective 2017-09-06 · recurring

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 184, 186, 187, 189 through 204, 206, and 207, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2015-17-10

    Effective 2015-09-29 · recurring

    SOCATA Airplanes

    We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could cause the MLG to fail.

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 638 and 687, that: (1) are not equipped with a left-hand main landing gear (MLG) body part number (P/N) D68161 or D68161-1 and a right-hand MLG body P/N D68162 or D68162-1; and (2) are certificated in any category.

  • AD 2014-09-03

    Effective 2014-06-05

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 1 through 98, 100 through 156, and 158 through 161, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2014-06-06

    Effective 2014-05-02

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2012-10-14

    Effective 2012-07-23 · recurring

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD was prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product.

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers (S/N), certificated in any category, equipped with one of the following landing gears: (1) Part number (P/N) D23766000 or D23766000-X, serial numbers (S/N) B001 through B373; B375; AR1000 through AR1023; AR1025 through AR1031; AR1033 through AR1036; ...

  • AD 2011-27-09

    Effective 2012-02-15

    Socata Airplanes

    This AD applies to Socata Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers (SN) 1 through 572, 574, and 576, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2011-23-03

    Effective 2011-12-06

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 148, 434 through 572, 574, and 576, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2011-17-06

    Effective 2011-09-19

    SOCATA Airplanes

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 530, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2011-02-02

    Effective 2011-03-01 · recurring

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 434 through 509, 511 through 516, 519, 520, and 522 through 525, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2010-23-28

    Effective 2010-12-29

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    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.

  • AD 2010-11-15

    Effective 2010-07-06

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers (SNs), that: (1) are certificated in any category; and (2) are equipped with part number (P/N) 863520-00 portable fire extinguishers, serial numbers (S/N) as listed in L'Hotellier Service Bulletin 863520-26-001, dated December 21, 2009.

  • AD 2010-07-07

    Effective 2010-05-07

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers (S/N) 331 through 530, 534, and 539, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2009-24-15

    Effective 2010-01-04

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 502, and serial numbers 504 and 505, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2009-23-12

    Effective 2009-12-18 · superseded or removed

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to the following model and serial number airplanes that are: (i) certificated in any category; and (ii) equipped with a chemical oxygen generation system. Model Serial Nos. TBM 700: 1 through 204, 206 through 239, and 241 through 243.

  • AD 2007-03-17

    Effective 2009-09-09 · recurring

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 345, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2009-13-05

    Effective 2009-07-09

    SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to the following model and serial number airplanes that are: (i) certificated in any category; and (ii) equipped with a chemical oxygen generation system. Model Serial Nos. TBM 700: 1 through 204, 206 through 239, and 241 through 244.

  • AD 2009-08-09

    Effective 2009-05-20

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 478, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2008-19-10

    Effective 2008-10-23

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 364, 367, and 370 through 439, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2008-19-06

    Effective 2008-10-08 · superseded or removed

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    to correct this condition. Actions and Compliance (f) Unless already done, for airplanes S/N 434 through 459 only, before further flight after October 8, 2008 (the effective date of this AD).

    This AD applies to Models TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers beginning with 434, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2008-17-09

    Effective 2008-09-23

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Models TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 455, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2008-10-13

    Effective 2008-05-29 · superseded or removed

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Models TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 434 through 455, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2008-03-15

    Effective 2008-03-11

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 126 through 322, that are: (1) Equipped with a pilot door; and (2) Certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-23-07

    Effective 2007-11-28

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Models TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 205, 240, and 244 through 408, that: (1) Are certificated in any category; and (2) Have main landing gear (MLG) wheel axles with the following batch numbers installed: D67690 CZ49133, D67690 CZ52790, D67690 CZ58448, D67690 CZ62189, D67690 CZ64034, D67690 CZ662...

  • AD 2007-21-10

    Effective 2007-11-21

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 9, 11 through 17, 19 through 22, 25 through 27, 29 through 31, 33 and 34, 38, 46, and 49, that are: (1) certificated in any category; (2) not equipped with modification No. MOD70-019-25; and (3) equipped with an interior handle unlocking device through push...

  • AD 2007-09-07

    Effective 2007-06-04

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to all Model TBM 700 airplanes fitted with nose landing gear (NLG) part number (P/N) 21130-001-02 with serial numbers (S/N) B155 through B173 and S/N EUR 174 through EUR 240, that are certificated in any U.S. category.

  • AD 2007-06-14

    Effective 2007-04-20

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 285 through 304 and 307, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-06-11

    Effective 2007-04-20 · superseded or removed

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 308, plus the serial number 310, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-06-04

    Effective 2007-04-19 · recurring

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 268, and 270 through 327, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-05-18

    Effective 2007-04-12

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 261 through 268 and 270 through 323, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-04-13

    Effective 2007-03-23 · superseded or removed

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 9999, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-04-08

    Effective 2007-03-23 · superseded or removed

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect length pilot door locking stop-fittings.

    This AD applies to Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 126 through 322, equipped with a pilot door, that are certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-03-16

    Effective 2007-03-15

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to EADS SOCATA TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 271 through 328, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2007-02-08

    Effective 2007-02-26

    EADS SOCATA TBM 700 Airplanes

    to detect defective yokes on aircraft and replace them. The aim of this AD is to ensure that normal braking is available at any time to prevent possible runway excursions in the event of failure of the master cylinder yoke. Actions and Compliance (e) Unless already done.

    This AD applies to SOCATA Model TBM 700 airplanes, all serial numbers, certificated in any category.

  • AD 2006-22-11

    Effective 2006-12-01

    EADS SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to the following Model TBM 700 airplanes that are certificated in any U.S. category: Serial numbers 1 through 32, 34, 36 through 69, 71 through 76, 79, 81 through 92, 96 through 98, 101, 102, 107 through 109, 112 through 114, 116, 118 through 124, 126 through 130, 132 through 135, 137, 138, 140 through ...

  • AD 2005-20-24

    Effective 2005-11-09 · recurring

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD affects the following Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 255; 257 through 267; and 270, that are: (1) equipped with a VHF1 antenna mounted under the fuselage between frame C12 and C13 or C13 and C13bis; and (2) certificated in any category.

  • AD 2002-19-01

    Effective 2002-10-29 · superseded or removed

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2002-09-11

    Effective 2002-06-20

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2002-03-03

    Effective 2002-03-29

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2001-23-17

    Effective 2001-12-28

    GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

    This AD applies to the GNS 430 units that are specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this AD and are installed on aircraft. These GNS 430 units are installed in, but not limited to, aircraft that are certificated in any category and presented in paragraph (a)(2) of this AD: (1) GNS 430 Units, part number 011-00280-00: serial...

  • AD 2001-23-06

    Effective 2001-12-27

    SOCATA-Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2001-06-05

    Effective 2001-05-11

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2001-05-03

    Effective 2001-04-27 · superseded or removed

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2001-04-07

    Effective 2001-04-13

    SOCATA-Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2000-26-19

    Effective 2001-02-02

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in paragraph (a) of this AD, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, th...

  • AD 2000-02-29

    Effective 2000-03-27

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is...

  • AD 98-25-02

    Effective 1998-12-22

    BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. SKYWATCH SKY497 Installations with a Top-Mounted Antenna

    To prevent the display of target indicators on the wrong side of the aircraft caused by an internal component failure in the SKY497 installations with a top-mounted antenna, which could result in the pilot making an incorrect initial maneuver based on the displayed information while trying to visually acquire the aircraft.

    SKYWATCH SKY497 installations with a top-mounted antenna that are installed on, but not limited to, the following aircraft, all serial numbers, certificated in any category: Manufacturer Aircraft models and/or series Raytheon: Beech 90, 100, 200, and 300 Series. Cessna: 172, 182, 206, 208, 210, 300, 400, and 500 Series...

  • AD 98-12-02

    Effective 1998-07-17

    SOCATA Groupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    To prevent cracks in the elevator trim tab fitting, which could result in separation of the elevator trim tab and loss of control of the airplane.

    Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 83, and 93 through 109, certificated in any category.

  • AD 98-04-04

    Effective 1998-03-24

    SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    To prevent loss of the starter generator caused by failure of the starter generator mounting adapter, which could result in loss of electrical power.

    Model TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 through 109, certificated in any category.

  • AD 97-20-11

    Effective 1997-11-13

    SocataGroupe Aerospatiale Model TBM 700 Airplanes

    To prevent the MLG from failing to extend because of corroded MLG inboard locking hinges, which could result in loss of control of the airplane during landing operations.

    Model TBM 700 airplanes (serial numbers 1 through 109), certificated in any category, that do not have the main landing gear (MLG) inboard doors and the door locking control mechanism removed (MOD 70-065-32) in accordance with the Technical Instruction of Modification OPT70 KO59-32, dated December 1995, as referenced i...

  • AD 97-04-12

    Effective 1997-03-14

    Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Series Turboprop Engines

    To prevent engine power reduction due to malfunction of the compressor BOV, which could result in a forced landing and loss of the aircraft.

    Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6 series turboprop engines manufactured after January 1, 1995, or any PT6 series engines that have had their compressor bleed-off valve (BOV) changed after January 1, 1995, and which are installed in single-engine aircraft including, but not limited to the following aircraft: Air Tractor ...

  • AD 95-19-18

    Effective 1996-11-08

    SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE TBM 700 Airplanes

    To prevent the wing skin and the rear spar from becoming unbonded or water accumulating in either the elevators or rudder, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

    TBM 700 airplanes (serial numbers 1 through 19, 21, 22, 25 through 34, 38, 39, 46, 49, 50, 52, 53, 57, 59 through 63, 67, 68, 70 through 78, 80, and 82 through 85), certificated in any category.

  • AD 95-11-16

    Effective 1995-07-19

    SOCATA Groupe AEROSPATIALE TBM 700 Airplanes

    To prevent ice accumulation on the elevator horn, which could lead to loss of control of the airplane.

    TBM 700 airplanes, serial numbers 1 to 49, certificated in any category.

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