AD 96-04-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
| aircraft | Airbus | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 Series Airplanes Equipped with Sogerma-Socea Pilot, Co-Pilot, and Third Occupant Seats |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue-related cracking and distortion in the attachment brackets of the backrest recline control locks could result in failure of the seat backrest attach fittings, leading to uncommanded 50° angle recline of the pilot or co-pilot seat.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections to detect distortion and/or cracks on the attachment brackets of the backrest recline control locks. Operators may optionally modify the seats by installing specified nuts, lock nuts, back plates, fittings, and flat washers to terminate inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes equipped with Sogerma-Socea pilot, co-pilot, and third occupant seats as listed in Service Bulletin 25-229 dated November 26, 1993.
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