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AD 2018-19-15 Airworthiness Directives; GEVEN S.p.A. Seat Assemblies, Type D1-02 and D1-03
Applicability*9
(1) This AD applies to certain GEVEN S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1-02 (also known as “Lightweight AFT facing seats”) and D1-03 (also known as “Lightweight” Classic and Prestige) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, with part numbers (P/Ns) and Effectivity Codes listed in Table 1.1.1 of Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016. (2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, Avions de transport regional (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) Within six months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1-03 (also known as “Lightweight” Classic and Prestige) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-03-()()()-()()(), modify the safety belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side spreader, and torque check the safety belt attachment assemblies on the central and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs. (8 nm). (2) Within six months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1-02 (also known as “Lightweight aft facing seats”) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-02-()()()-()()(), perform the following: (i) Torque check the seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side, central, and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs., and verify that the safety belt attachment is free to rotate. (ii) If the safety belt attachment is not free to rotate following paragraph (g)(2)(i), replace the bushing in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1 of Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or block each affected seat until the bushing replacement is accomplished.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts were found detached or partially detached from the seat. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the seats to perform their intended function, which, if not detected and corrected, could possibly result in injury to occupants in case of an emergency landing.
Affected ADs
None.
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