AD 2013-04-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Uncommanded slide back of the co-pilot seat to the end stop position, caused by a broken disc key inside the clutch, leading to jamming between the gear and the shaft. This could result in the seat not remaining in a locked position during climbing, potentially causing the pilot to lose contact with the controls and leading to inadvertent input on flight control commands.
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Required Actions
Inspect the part number of each SOGERMA pilot and co-pilot seat. Perform a tensile test on seats with part numbers P/N 2510112 series or P/N 2510113 series. Replace or modify the seat if the tensile test fails, either by replacing the seat with a new or serviceable one that has passed the tensile test, or by replacing actuator P/N RT19H4FX with a new actuator.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD, except for seats that have been previously tested or modified as specified.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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