AD 2018-23-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats

AD Number
2018-23-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0632
FR Citation
83 FR 59288

Unsafe Condition

cracks found in a highly concentrated stress area of the seat pan hinges

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections of the affected cabin attendant seats and, depending on findings, replacement of the seat pan

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Zodiac Seats France Cabin Attendant Seats, 536 Series, part numbers (P/N) 53600, all dash numbers, and all serial numbers, with seat pan P/N F0433453, installed on, but not limited to, ATR 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry

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