AD 2019-07-03
Unsafe Condition
Cases of corrosion and cracks were found on Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin attendant seats installed on some ATR 42 and ATR 72 aeroplanes. The detected damage was located on the lower parts of the attendant seat, at the level of the seat-to-floor interface. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the seat occupied by the cabin attendant, possibly resulting in injury to the seat occupant.
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Required Actions
Inspect the seat structure and clamps, and, depending on findings, accomplish the temporary corrective action(s). Alternatively, replace the seat structure instead of continuing inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin Attendant Seats installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 model airplanes of U.S. registry.
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