AD 80-22-06

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Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats

AD Number
80-22-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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aircraft Universal Oil Products, Inc. Aircraft Seats Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats
appliance Universal Oil Products, Inc. Aircraft Seats Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats

Unsafe Condition

Crack in the rear stretcher tube of Model 900 series aircraft seats, which could lead to seat failure.

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Required Actions

Within 90 days after the effective date, visually inspect all seats for cracks in the rear stretcher tube. Replace cracked tubes with serviceable units or repair with clamp P/N 81672-1 (if crack is less than 1.19 inches and not Model 900-200B-2L). Placard unusable seats until repaired.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Universal Oil Products, Inc. Model 900 series aircraft seats

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Federal Register Abstract

Aircraft Seats

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AD Number:
80-22-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats
Subject:
Aircraft Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/25/1980
Make:
Universal Oil Products, Inc.
Model:
Aircraft Seats
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-22-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3953

AD NUMBER:   80-22-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 25, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-22-06 UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC.: Amendment 39-3953. Applies to Model 900 series aircraft seats.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the possible failure of a passenger seat caused by a crack in the rear stretcher tube, accomplish the following:

1. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect all UOP, Inc., Model 900 series aircraft seats for cracks in the rear stretcher tube.

Note. - Direct particular attention to the aisle end of the tube at the side arm attaching bolt hole.

2. Except as provided in Paragraph 3 below, replace all cracked tubes with serviceable units. Until cracked tubes are replaced, placard or otherwise mark the seat position adjacent to the cracked stretcher tube end as unusable and not to be occupied.

3. Stretcher tubes with cracks less than 1.19 inches, measured along the longitudinal axis from the centerline of the attach hole, may be repaired with clamp P/N 81672-1, in accordance with installation instructions in UOP, Inc., Service Bulletin 25-634, dated April 3, 1980. This repair is not authorized for Model 900-200B-2L seats. An equivalent method may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch. If after installation of the clamp, the crack extends beyond the end of the clamp, the stretcher tube must be replaced.

This amendment becomes effective November 25, 1980.

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AD Number:
80-22-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats
Subject:
Aircraft Seats
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/25/1980
Make:
Universal Oil Products, Inc.
Model:
Aircraft Seats
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-22-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3953

AD NUMBER:   80-22-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC. Model 900 Series Aircraft Seats

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 25, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-22-06 UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS, INC.: Amendment 39-3953. Applies to Model 900 series aircraft seats.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent the possible failure of a passenger seat caused by a crack in the rear stretcher tube, accomplish the following:

1. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect all UOP, Inc., Model 900 series aircraft seats for cracks in the rear stretcher tube.

Note. - Direct particular attention to the aisle end of the tube at the side arm attaching bolt hole.

2. Except as provided in Paragraph 3 below, replace all cracked tubes with serviceable units. Until cracked tubes are replaced, placard or otherwise mark the seat position adjacent to the cracked stretcher tube end as unusable and not to be occupied.

3. Stretcher tubes with cracks less than 1.19 inches, measured along the longitudinal axis from the centerline of the attach hole, may be repaired with clamp P/N 81672-1, in accordance with installation instructions in UOP, Inc., Service Bulletin 25-634, dated April 3, 1980. This repair is not authorized for Model 900-200B-2L seats. An equivalent method may be approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch. If after installation of the clamp, the crack extends beyond the end of the clamp, the stretcher tube must be replaced.

This amendment becomes effective November 25, 1980.

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