# Proposed AD 97-CE-43-AD: SOCATAGroupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-04-04
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 7, 1997, 62 FR 60184
- Comments due: December 15, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-04-04)
- Docket: 97-CE-43-AD
- FR document: 97-29411
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/18/73/187341d9b5f25db7e67cf45bc4d9534551465d0ec2c95c949a519b14ab04d793 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-11-07/pdf/97-29411.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/07/97-29411/airworthiness-directives-socatagroupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-CE-43-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 replacing the starter generator mounting adapter with a part 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 loss of the starter generator caused by failure of the starter generator mounting adapter, which could result in loss of electrical power.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 7, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-29411, comments due Dec 15, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/11/07/97-29411/airworthiness-directives-socatagroupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes)

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