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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2007–0349 Directorate 

Identifier 2007–CE–094–AD; Amendment 

39–15366; AD 2008–03–15] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; EADS 

SOCATA Model TBM 700 Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Final rule. 

SUMMARY: We are superseding an 

existing airworthiness directive (AD) for 

the products listed above. This AD 

results from mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) 

issued by an aviation authority of 

another country to identify and correct 

an unsafe condition on an aviation 

product. The MCAI describes the unsafe 

condition as: 

A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment 

procedure could have damaged the stop 

fitting and could result in a consequent 

depressurization of the airplane. 

We are issuing this AD to require 

actions to correct the unsafe condition 

on these products. 

DATES: This AD becomes effective 

March 11, 2008. 

On March 11, 2008, the Director of the 

Federal Register approved the 

incorporation by reference of EADS 

SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 70–131, 

Amendment 1, dated June 2007, listed 

in this AD. 

As of March 23, 2007 (72 FR 7559, 

February 16, 2007), the Director of the 

Federal Register approved the 

incorporation by reference of EADS 

SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 70–131, dated July 

2005, listed in this AD. 

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD 

docket on the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov or in person at 

Document Management Facility, U.S. 

Department of Transportation, Docket 

Operations, M–30, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC 20590. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace Engineer, 

FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 

Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, 

Missouri, 64106; telephone: (816) 329–

4119; facsimile: (816) 329–4090. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion 

We issued a notice of proposed 

rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 

part 39 to include an AD that would 

apply to the specified products. That 

NPRM was published in the Federal 

Register on December 17, 2007 (72 FR 

71279) and proposed to supersede AD 

2007–04–08, Amendment 39–14939 (72 

FR 7559, February 16, 2007). That 

NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe 

condition for the specified products. 

The MCAI states: 

A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment 

procedure could have damaged the stop 

fitting and could result in a consequent 

depressurization of the airplane. 

This AD requires you to inspect the 

pilot door locking stop fittings for 

correct length and replace any incorrect 

length pilot door locking stop fittings 

found. 

You may obtain further information 

by examining the MCAI in the AD 

docket. 

Comments 

We gave the public the opportunity to 

participate in developing this AD. We 

received no comments on the NPRM or 

on the determination of the cost to the 

public. 

Conclusion 

We reviewed the available data and 

determined that air safety and the 

public interest require adopting the AD 

as proposed. 

Differences Between This AD and the 

MCAI or Service Information 

We have reviewed the MCAI and 

related service information and, in 

general, agree with their substance. But 

we might have found it necessary to use 

different words from those in the MCAI 

to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. 

operators and is enforceable. In making 

these changes, we do not intend to differ 

substantively from the information 

provided in the MCAI and related 

service information. 

We might also have required different 

actions in this AD from those in the 

MCAI in order to follow FAA policies. 

Any such differences are highlighted in 

a NOTE within the AD. 

Costs of Compliance 

Based on the service information, we 

estimate that this AD will affect about 

157 products of U.S. registry. We also 

estimate that it will take about 4.5 workhours per product to comply with the 

basic requirements of this AD. The 

average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. 

Required parts will cost about $15 per 

product. 

Based on these figures, we estimate 

the cost of the AD on U.S. operators to 

be $58,875, or $375 per product. 

Authority for This Rulemaking 

Title 49 of the United States Code 

specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 

rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 

section 106, describes the authority of 

the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 

Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 

detail the scope of the Agency’s 

authority. 

We are issuing this rulemaking under 

the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 

Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 

General requirements.’’ Under that 

section, Congress charges the FAA with 

promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 

air commerce by prescribing regulations 

for practices, methods, and procedures 

the Administrator finds necessary for 

safety in air commerce. This regulation 

is within the scope of that authority 

because it addresses an unsafe condition 

that is likely to exist or develop on 

products identified in this rulemaking 

action. 

Regulatory Findings 

We determined that this AD will not 

have federalism implications under 

Executive Order 13132. This AD will 

not have a substantial direct effect on 

the States, on the relationship between 

the national government and the States, 

or on the distribution of power and 

responsibilities among the various 

levels of government. 

For the reasons discussed above, I 

certify this AD: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 

(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and 

(3) Will not have a significant 

economic impact, positive or negative, 

on a substantial number of small entities 

under the criteria of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

We prepared a regulatory evaluation 

of the estimated costs to comply with 

this AD and placed it in the AD Docket. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http:// 

www.regulations.gov; or in person at the 

Docket Management Facility between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 

docket contains the NPRM, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 


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available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 

safety, Incorporation by reference, 

Safety. 

Adoption of the Amendment 

■ Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 

follows: 

PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 

DIRECTIVES 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 

removing Amendment 39–14939 (72 FR 

7559, February 16, 2007), and adding 

the following new AD: 

2008–03–15 EADS SOCATA: Amendment 

39–15366; Docket No. FAA–2007–0349; 

Directorate Identifier 2007–CE–094–AD. 

Effective Date 

(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) 

becomes effective March 11, 2008. 

Affected ADs 

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2007–04–08, 

Amendment 39–14939. 

Applicability 

(c) 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. 

Subject 

(d) Air Transport Association of America 

(ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. 

Reason 

(e) The mandatory continuing 

airworthiness information (MCAI) states: 

A non-respect of the pilot door adjustment 

procedure could have damaged the stop 

fitting and could result in a consequent 

depressurization of the airplane. 

This AD requires you to inspect the pilot 

door locking stop fittings for correct length 

and replace any incorrect length pilot door 

locking stop fittings found. 

Requirements Retained From AD 2007–04–

08 

(f) Unless already done, inspect the pilot 

door locking stop-fittings for correct length 

within 30 days after March 23, 2007 (the 

effective date of AD 2007–04–08). Do the 

inspection following EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–

131, dated July 2005 or EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–

131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007. 

New Requirements of This AD: Actions and 

Compliance 

(g) Do the following actions, unless already 

done: 

(1) Any incorrect length pilot door locking 

stop-fittings replaced following the 

inspection required in paragraph (f) of this 

AD in accordance with AD 2007–04–08, 

using the original issue of EADS SOCATA 

TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

70–131, dated July 2005, must be replaced 

again within the next 12 months after March 

11, 2008 (the effective date of this AD). Do 

the replacement using EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70–

131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007. 

(2) Any incorrect length pilot door locking 

stop-fittings found during the inspection 

required in paragraph (f) of this AD and not 

previously replaced in accordance with AD 

2007–04–08, must be replaced before further 

flight after March 11, 2008 (the effective date 

this AD). Do the replacement using EADS 

SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service 

Bulletin SB 70–131, Amendment 1, dated 

June 2007. 

FAA AD Differences 

Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ 

or service information as follows: No 

differences. 

Other FAA AD Provisions 

(h) 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. 

Special Flight Permit 

(i) If you have ordered parts and they are 

not available, then you may fly 

unpressurized until parts become available or 

for a period not to exceed 90 days after the 

inspection required in paragraph (f) of this 

AD, whichever occurs first. You must also 

fabricate and install a placard as described 

below. Completing the action of paragraph 

(g)(2) of this AD terminates the placard 

requirement. 

(1) Fabricate (using letters at least 1⁄8 inch 

in height) a warning placard that states ‘‘This 

airplane is prohibited from pressurized 

flight.’’ 

(2) Install the placard in full view of the 

pilot. The owner/operator holding at least a 

private pilot certificate as authorized by 

section 43.7 of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR 43.7) may install the 

placard as required in paragraph (h) of this 

AD. 

Related Information 

(j) Refer to MCAI Direction ge ́ne ́rale de 

l’aviation civile (DGAC) AD No. F–2007–016, 

October 10, 2007; and EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70– 

131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, for 

related information. 

Material Incorporated by Reference 

(k) You must use EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70– 

131, dated July 2005, or EADS SOCATA TBM 

Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 70– 

131, Amendment 1, dated June 2007, 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 

EADS SOCATA TBM Aircraft Mandatory 

Service Bulletin SB 70–131, Amendment 1, 

dated June 2007, under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 

1 CFR part 51. 

(2) On March 23, 2007 (72 FR 7559, 

February 16, 2007), the Director of the 

Federal Register previously approved the 

incorporation by reference of EADS SOCATA 

TBM Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin SB 

70–131, dated July 2005. 

(3) For service information identified in 

this AD, contact EADS SOCATA, Direction 

des Services, 65921 Tarbes Cedex 9, France; 

telephone: 33 (0)5 62 41 73 00; fax: 33 (0)5 

62 41 76 54; or SOCATA Aircraft, Inc., North 

Perry Airport, 7501 South Airport Rd., 

Pembroke Pines, FL 33023; telephone: (954) 

893–1400; fax: (954) 964–4141. 

(4) You may review copies at the FAA, 

Central Region, Office of the Regional 

Counsel, 901 Locust, Room 506, Kansas City, 

Missouri 64106; or 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/ 

cfr/ibr-locations.html. 

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 

29, 2008. 

John Colomy, 

Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, 

Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. E8–2026 Filed 2–4–08; 8:45 am] 

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