# Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-09-20 · Effective 2002-10-29 · 67 FR 59137
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-23513
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 59137
- **Publication date:** 2002-09-20
- **Effective date:** 2002-10-29
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-CE-15-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE (Socata) Model TBM 700 airplanes. This AD requires you to perform a test on the flight control system and adjust the control roll stop if jamming occurs during the test. This AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for France. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the flight control wheels from traveling beyond normal roll control limits, which could result in the control wheel becoming jammed. Such a condition could lead to reduced or loss of control of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/20/02-23513/airworthiness-directives-socata-groupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes)
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