AD 76-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-2 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-20 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-21 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-26 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-27 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-3 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-6 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-8 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
| aircraft | B-N Group Ltd. | BN-2A-9 | Airworthiness Directives; Britten Norman Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent release of the pilots' seats in the seat tracks due to damaged locking mechanisms or short pawls.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect pilots' seats locking mechanisms for damage and short pawls per Service Bulletin BN-2/SB.71. If damaged parts are found, remove and install serviceable parts before further flight. If short pawls are found, lock seats in place before further flight and modify seats within 100 hours' time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 50 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD (for inspection) and within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date (for modification of seats with short pawls).
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Affected Aircraft
B-N Group Ltd. Models BN-2A and BN-2A Mark III airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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