# Airworthiness Directives; SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-10-12 · Effective 2005-11-09 · 70 FR 59240
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-19930
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** SOCATA-Groupe AEROSPATIALE Model TBM 700
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 59240
- **Publication date:** 2005-10-12
- **Effective date:** 2005-11-09
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-21464
## Abstract

The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE (SOCATA) Model TBM 700 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the fuselage skin in the VHF1 antenna mounting area for cracks and loose rivets. This AD also requires you to modify the area if you find cracks or loose rivets. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for France. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin, which could result in loss of aircraft pressurization. Loss of aircraft pressurization could lead to flight crew incapacitation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/10/12/05-19930/airworthiness-directives-socata-groupe-aerospatiale-model-tbm-700-airplanes)
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