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Jerry B. Fussell
Joined: 14 Apr 2006
Posts: 174
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Socata Technical Manuals
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Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:02 am |
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Socata’s TBM Technical Manuals (TMs) are important to every owner. They specify how to keep our aircraft airworthy and directly affect the cost of ownership.
The TBM TMs have always been of high quality but until recently they did not contain Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs). As a result, TBM Service Centers and other FAA Repair Stations could not legally service or repair these components meaning that an owner's only option was to purchase a new component (or in some cases, obtain one through a Socata exchange program).
This situation has now changed. Through a TBMOPA/Socata joint program, Socata has made available all the CMMs that TBMOPA has requested and has developed an exchange program for the inertial separator actuator (ISA). The ISA exchange program saves the owner, who needs to replace the ISA over $1300.
As a result of the cooperation between TBMOPA and Socata, we now have CMMs for components ranging from the overhaul of the landing gear to replacing the glass in engine gauges.
According to the FAA, all aircraft manufactures must make TMs, including CMMs, available but they are allowed to charge for them. Socata has chosen to make the all TMs, including CMMs, available at no cost on the TBMOPA website! I know of no other airframe manufacturer that provides TMs for free.
The high degree of excellence and the zero cost of the TBM TMs to TBMOPA members, reflects the very best in the mutually beneficial relationship between Socata and TBMOPA. I extend my most heart felt gratitude to Socata for their part in making this project a success in every way.
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Tom Evernham
Joined: 08 Feb 2006
Posts: 197
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A glimpse of the next few months....
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Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:14 pm |
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Here are a few thoughts to keep the front page of the website fresh. TBMOPA is vibrant and alive helping to bring the “ultimate ownership experience” to owners of TBM700 and TBM850 aircraft. Several initiatives are underway with Socata which you can read more about in the next TBMOPA newsletter soon to be published. Coming events include the Sedona Safety Seminar, April 4-6, 2008. The Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, FL, April 8-13, 2008. The TBMOPA Board of Directors will meet in Tucson, AZ on April 26, 2008. There will be a significant TBM, TBMOPA and Socata presence at AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI from July 28 thru August 3, 2008, with another Board meeting on August 1st. We have a dedicated concrete ramp near the main exhibits exclusively for TBM aircraft. And Socata will have a new exhibit location in prime space next to Aeroshell Square. Flying to Air Venture can be straightforward with an IFR reservation slot obtained through TBMOPA and EAA. It is also a unique and memorable experience. This will be a good year to fly your TBM to Air Venture and there will be special treatment and “passes” for TBMOPA members.
Following the Oshkosh experience is our annual convention in Traverse City, MI, September 3-7, 2008. This year’s convention will continue the past successes and there will also be some new twists. Among these will be a continuation of the Companion’s program, an event at the Cherry Capital airport (KTVC) and several new dynamics in the convention process. Exhibits, demonstrations and the academics will be full of valuable content and learning. Every TBM pilot should participate in the annual convention. Not only is it a fun social event but it also contributes to safe flying, and I guarantee you will learn new things about operating your aircraft. The content and the contacts may even save you money on insurance, operations or maintenance.
Meanwhile, there are a lot of interesting exchanges on the various forums within this web site. If you have a question or observation, post it. There is usually a rapid interchange to follow.
I hope to see many of you at Sun ‘n Fun. TBMOPA will again have a presence at the Socata exhibit. See you there!
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Airventure 2008 - Oshkosh, WI |
Mon. Jul 28, 2008 - Sun. Aug 03, 2008 |
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2008 TBMOPA Convention - Traverse City, Michigan |
Tue. Sep 02, 2008 - Sun. Sep 07, 2008 |
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