AD 2017-22-02

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Airworthiness Directives; IPECO Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats

AD Number
2017-22-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0490
FR Citation
82 FR 51552

Unsafe Condition

Unexpected rearward movement of pilot and co-pilot seats during takeoff and landing, caused by horizontal guide block wear, burrs on the horizontal center track, and insufficient spring tension in the horizontal track lock system.

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Required Actions

Modify and re-identify each affected pilot and co-pilot seat using the instructions in Ipeco Service Bulletins 063-25-08, 063-25-09, or 063-25-10, as appropriate.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD (December 12, 2017).

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Affected Aircraft

Ipeco Holdings Ltd. pilot and co-pilot seats with part numbers listed in Ipeco Service Bulletins 063-25-08, 063-25-09, and 063-25-10, installed on ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes.

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