AD 89-19-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CB | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CC | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CD | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CE | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-CF | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DE | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | EADS CASA | C-212-DF | Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hindered egress of passengers in the event of an emergency evacuation due to obstruction of the emergency exit opening by right rear passenger seats, including seat back or armrests in any position, and insufficient clearance from the left forward seat to hard structure such as the bulkhead.
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Required Actions
Remove or modify the right rear passenger seats adjacent to the emergency exit to prevent obstruction of the exit opening; ensure the left forward seat provides 35 inches or greater clearance from the intersection of the seat cushion plane and seat back front to hard structure like the bulkhead; obtain approval from the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region for modifications or alternate compliance.
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Compliance Time
within the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
CASA Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DE, C-212-DF airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rear Passenger Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-29-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Passenger Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/14/1989 Make: EADS CASA Model: C-212-CB | C-212-CC | C-212-CD | C-212-CE | C-212-CF | C-212-DE | C-212-DF Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-29-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6320 AD NUMBER: 89-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 14, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-19-05 CASA: Amendment 39-6320. (Docket No. 89-NM-29-AD) Applicability: All Model C-212 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent hindered egress of passengers in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: A. Remove the right rear passenger seats adjacent to the emergency exit or modify the seat installation so that the projected opening of the exit is not obstructed by any part of the seat, including the seat back or armrests, in any position, in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. Ensure that the left forward seat is installed in a position that provides clearance from the intersection of the plane of the seat cushion and the front of the seat back to hard structure, such as the bulkhead, of 35 inches or greater. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the requirements of this AD. This amendment (39-6320, AD 89-19-05) becomes effective on October 14, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-19-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-19-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-29-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes Subject: Rear Passenger Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/14/1989 Make: EADS CASA Model: C-212-CB | C-212-CC | C-212-CD | C-212-CE | C-212-CF | C-212-DE | C-212-DF Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-19-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-29-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6320 AD NUMBER: 89-19-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CASA Model C-212 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 14, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-19-05 CASA: Amendment 39-6320. (Docket No. 89-NM-29-AD) Applicability: All Model C-212 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent hindered egress of passengers in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: A. Remove the right rear passenger seats adjacent to the emergency exit or modify the seat installation so that the projected opening of the exit is not obstructed by any part of the seat, including the seat back or armrests, in any position, in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. Ensure that the left forward seat is installed in a position that provides clearance from the intersection of the plane of the seat cushion and the front of the seat back to hard structure, such as the bulkhead, of 35 inches or greater. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the requirements of this AD. This amendment (39-6320, AD 89-19-05) becomes effective on October 14, 1989. FOOTER:
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