AD 2010-02-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx Series Passenger Seats, Installed on, But Not Limited to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 Airplanes and Model ATR72 Airplanes

AD Number
2010-02-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27346
FR Citation
75 FR 3144

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx Series Passenger Seats, Installed on, But Not Limited to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 Airplanes and Model ATR72 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks have been found in central spreaders P/N 92-000100-200-1 or P/N 92-000101-200-1, which may heavily affect the structural integrity of the seat. Failure of the central spreaders could result in injury to an occupant during emergency conditions.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive visual inspections for cracking of central spreaders. Replace central spreaders if cracking is found. Eventually install doublers as specified in the service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx Series Passenger Seats installed on ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and Model ATR72 airplanes, as listed in Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003, including Annex 1, dated July 17, 2002.

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