AD 2007-19-13 Airworthiness Directives; B/E Aerospace Skyluxe II (AA2) Passenger Seats

This AD applies to B/E Aerospace Skyluxe II (AA2) passenger seats. These seats are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus A300, A300-600, A320, A321, A330, and A340 series airplanes; Boeing 737-800 series, 747-200, -300, and -400 series; 767-200 and -300 series; 777-200 and -300 series airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 airplanes. Reason (d) United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) AD 002-11-2001, dated November 27, 2001, states: Compliance is required with B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 25-20-2658 not later than one month from receipt of the bulletin. The Alert Service Bulletin requires inspection and re-orientation of the Hydrolok retaining pin. This action is required because under certain conditions the Hydrolok pin can migrate and disconnect from the seat structure, resulting in the seat back having no rearward restraint and allowing it to rotate aft into the seat or exit pathway behind. We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the seat hydrolok pin, allowing the seat back to rotate aft without restraint, which could lead to occupant injury.

Unless already done, do the following actions within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: (1) Visually inspect and re-orient if necessary, Hydrolok retaining pins. (2) Use paragraphs 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 of Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin No. 25-20-2658, dated November 12, 2001, to perform the inspections and re-orientations. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (g) Refer to UK CAA AD 002-11-2001, dated November 27, 2001, for related information. (h) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov ; telephone (781) 238-7161; fax (781) 238-7170, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin No. 25-20-2658, dated November 12, 2001, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, (UK) Ltd., Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England LU7 4TB; telephone 44 1525 858 371. (3) You may review service information copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 12, 2007. Francis A. Favara, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-18336 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: (1) Visually inspect and re-orient if necessary, Hydrolok retaining pins. (2) Use paragraphs 3.1.1 through 3.1.13 of Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin No. 25-20-2658, dated November 12, 2001, to perform the inspections and re-orientations. Other FAA AD Provisions (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (g) Refer to UK CAA AD 002-11-2001, dated November 27, 2001, for related information. (h) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; e-mail: Jeffrey.lee@faa.gov ; telephone (781) 238-7161; fax (781) 238-7170, for more information about this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin No. 25-20-2658, dated November 12, 2001, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace, (UK) Ltd., Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England LU7 4TB; telephone 44 1525 858 371. (3) You may review service information copies at the FAA, New England Region, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on September 12, 2007. Francis A. Favara, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-18336 Filed 9-17-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P