AD 2018-16-01

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Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Attendant Seats and Pilot Seats

AD Number
2018-16-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0937
FR Citation
83 FR 40660

Unsafe Condition

Rivets with insufficient strength were used during the manufacturing of energy absorber (EA) assemblies, installed on certain seats. As a consequence, these EA assemblies may not be fully functional during an emergency landing.

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Required Actions

Remove and replace the EA assemblies on affected pilot seats and remove and replace the affected attendant seats.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Attendant Seats NG and Pilot Seats 120/335

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