Airworthiness directives › 2025-12-02
AD 2025-12-02 Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Limited Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats
Models named: ATR42, ATR72. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
(1) This AD applies to Ipeco Holdings Limited (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot seats, identified by series part number in figure 1 to paragraph (c)(1) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraph ( c )(1)—Affected Seats Pilot seat Co-pilot seat 3A063-0033-( )-( ) 3A063-0034-( )-( ) 3A063-0035-( )-( ) 3A063-0036-( )-( ) 3A063-0037-( )-( ) 3A063-0038-( )-( ) 3A063-0079-( )-( ) 3A063-0080-( )-( ) 3A063-0099-( )-( ) 3A063-0100-( )-( ) (2) These pilot and co-pilot seats are known to be installed on, but not limited to, ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
(1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect all affected seats which have been modified by Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-15; Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-16; Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-17; or Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-18. Do the inspection in accordance with Part A of the Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-20, Issue 1, dated March 25, 2025. (2) If, during the inspection as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, correct installation of the stops and packers is found, before further flight, perform the operational tests, in accordance with Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-20, Issue 1, dated March 25, 2025. (3) If, during the inspection as required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any incorrect installation of the stops or packers is found, before further flight, remove and install the stops and packers and perform operational tests, in accordance with Part B and Part C of the Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco Service Bulletin 063-25-20, Issue 1, dated March 25, 2025.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of unexpected rearward movement of pilot and co-pilot seats during take-off and landing. The FAA is issuing this AD to address unexpected movement of pilot and co-pilot seats on takeoff and landing. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced control of the airplane, a rapid descent of the airplane, and serious injury to passengers and crew.
Affected ADs
None.
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