AD 2015-10-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France (Formerly Sicma Aero Seat) Passenger Seat Assemblies

AD Number
2015-10-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1282
FR Citation
80 FR 30349

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the backrest links, which could affect the structural integrity of seat backrests. Failure of the backrest links could result in injury to an occupant during emergency landing conditions.

Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of backrest links; replace with new links if cracking is found; and eventually replace all links with new links.

Compliance Time

Before further flight

Affected Aircraft

Zodiac Seats France 9140, 9166, 9173, 9174, 9184, 9188, 9196, 91B7, 91B8, 91C0, 91C2, 91C4, 91C5, 91C9, 9301, and 9501 series passenger seat assemblies installed on Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes.

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