# Proposed AD 2001-CE-11-AD: SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-23-06
- Products: Socata--Groupe Aerospatiale
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 24, 2001, 66 FR 44558
- Comments due: September 24, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-06)
- Docket: 2001-CE-11-AD
- FR document: 01-21397
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c0/48/c048ecb58f3694162e39dbdec16cf17d51d08920025ee4f880dd711736acaaf9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-08-24/pdf/01-21397.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/24/01-21397/airworthiness-directives-socata-groupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CF7A889ADB081EC186256AB2006E765F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-CE-11-AD

## Summary

This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE (Socata) Model TBM 700 airplanes. The proposed AD would require you to inspect for defective Amendment A fuel tank air vent valves and replace with parts of improved design. The proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for France. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent in-flight damage to the wing skins caused by abnormal venting conditions of the wing fuel tank, which could result in severe handling problems or reduced structural capability. Continued operation with such structural deformation or handling problems could result in loss of control of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 24, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-21397, comments due Sep 24, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/24/01-21397/airworthiness-directives-socata-groupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes)

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