83 FR 47817 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)

Page Range		47817-47819
FR Document		2018-20551

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Seats France, 537-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This AD was prompted by operator reports that safety belt wear was found at the attachment to the cabin attendant seat. This AD requires inspecting the safety belt webbing, and modifying and re-marking each affected cabin attendant seat. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0688; Product Identifier 2017-NE-23-AD; Amendment 
39-19353; AD 2018-16-13]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant 
Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Zodiac Seats France, 537-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. This AD was 
prompted by operator reports that safety belt wear was found at the 
attachment to the cabin attendant seat. This AD requires inspecting the 
safety belt webbing, and modifying and re-marking each affected cabin 
attendant seat. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 26, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 26, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100 
Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 83 08 30; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 
00; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.services.zodiacaerospace.com. You may view this service information 
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA, 01803. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 781-238-7759. It is also available on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-0688.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0688; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527) is 
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West 
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, 
Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; 
phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Zodiac Seats 
France, 537-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on December 11, 2017 (82 FR 58137). The NPRM was 
prompted by operator reports that safety belt wear was found at the 
attachment to the cabin attendant seat. The NPRM proposed to require 
inspecting the safety belt webbing, and modifying and re-marking each 
affected cabin attendant seat. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA 
AD 2016-0163, dated August 10, 2016 (referred to after this as ``the 
MCAI''), to address the unsafe condition on these products. The MCAI 
states:

    Cases were reported by operators of finding safety belt worn out 
at the attachment to the cabin attendant seat. This kind of belt 
damage is due to chafing between the belt and the surrounding metal 
lap belt fitting of the cabin attendant seat. This condition, if not 
detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the attendant seat 
to perform its intended function, possibly resulting in injury to 
the seat occupant. Prompted by these occurrences, Zodiac Seats 
France issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 537-25-003, providing 
instructions to modify the affected seats. For the reason described 
above, this [EASA] AD requires a modification of the seat pan shaft 
by installing new seat pan spacers, and subsequent re-identification 
with a new P/N.

    You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD 
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0688.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed except 
for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin (SB) No. 537-25-
003, Revision 1, dated August 29, 2016. The SB describes procedures for 
installing an anti-rotation device on the seat pan shaft to limit the 
rotation of the safety belt. We also reviewed Zodiac Seats France 
Service Information Letter (SIL) 537-01, dated July 31, 2015. The SIL 
provides details to identify if the safety belt must be removed and 
replaced and provides instructions on safety belt storage to avoid this 
premature wear. This service information is reasonably available 
because the interested parties have access to it through their normal 
course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 55 seat assemblies installed on, 
but not limited to, Avions de transport regional (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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Seat inspection and modification......  0.5 work-hours x $85 per            $300         $342.50      $18,837.50
                                         hour = $42.50.
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to engines, propellers, and 
associated appliances to the Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 
Branch, Policy and Innovation Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-16-13 Zodiac Seats France (formerly SICMA Aero Seat): Amendment 
39-19353; Docket No. FAA-2017-0688; Product Identifier 2017-NE-23-
AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 26, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    (1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats France, 537-Series Cabin 
Attendant Seats, part number (P/N) 53701-( )( )-( )( )( ).
    (2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, 
Avions de transport regional (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 2500 Code, Cabin 
Equipment/Furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by operator reports that safety belt wear 
was found at the attachment to the cabin attendant seat. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent failure of these attendant seats. The 
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in possible injury 
to the seat occupant.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Within 720 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, 
inspect safety belt webbing, modify and re-mark each affected cabin 
attendant seat using Zodiac Seats France Service Information Letter 
537-01, dated July 31, 2015, and the Accomplishment Instructions, 
paragraphs 2.A. through 2.B., of

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Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin No. 537-25-003, Revision 1, 
dated August 29, 2016.

(h) Installation Prohibition

    After the effective date of this AD, do not install any affected 
Zodiac Seats France cabin attendant seat on any aircraft.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to 
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found 
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request 
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District 
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the 
manager of the Boston ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the 
person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Dorie Resnik, 
Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) Refer to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2016-
0163, dated August 10, 2016, for more information. You may examine 
the EASA AD in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2017-0688.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin No. 537-25-003, 
Revision 1, dated August 29, 2016.
    (ii) Zodiac Seats France Service Information Letter 537-01, 
dated July 31, 2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100 
Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 83 08 30; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 
39 00; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.services.zodiacaerospace.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Engine & 
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 
01803. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 781-238-7759.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference 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 7, 2018.
Robert J. Ganley,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(f) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5527) is U.S. Department of
(AMOCs) Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(1) The Manager, Safety Management Federal Aviation Administration 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Section, Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
may approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
proposal to: Matt Fuller, Senior Aviation
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0688; Product FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Safety Engineer, Safety Management Section,
Rotorcraft Standards Branch, FAA, 10101 Identifier 2017–NE–23–AD; Amendment 39– Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76177; 19353; AD 2018–16–13] Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. 781–238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199;
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under France, Cabin Attendant Seats SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that
you notify your principal inspector, or AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Administration (FAA), DOT.
the local flight standards district office or
We issued a notice of proposed
ACTION: Final rule. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
certificate holding district office, before
operating any aircraft complying with this part 39 by adding an AD that would
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to certain Zodiac Seats France,
AD through an AMOC.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 537-Series Cabin Attendant Seats. The
(g) Additional Information Zodiac Seats France, 537-Series Cabin NPRM published in the Federal
The subject of this AD is addressed in Attendant Seats. This AD was prompted Register on December 11, 2017 (82 FR
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD by operator reports that safety belt wear 58137). The NPRM was prompted by
No. 2016–0177, dated September 8, 2016. was found at the attachment to the cabin operator reports that safety belt wear
You may view the EASA AD on the internet attendant seat. This AD requires
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
was found at the attachment to the cabin
inspecting the safety belt webbing, and attendant seat. The NPRM proposed to
for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2017– modifying and re-marking each affected
0619. require inspecting the safety belt
cabin attendant seat. We are issuing this webbing, and modifying and re-marking
(h) Subject AD to address the unsafe condition on each affected cabin attendant seat. We
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) these products. are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
Code: 6520, Tail Rotor Gearbox. DATES: This AD is effective October 26, condition on these products.
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference 2018. The European Aviation Safety Agency
The Director of the Federal Register (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference for the Member States of the European
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
of certain publications listed in this AD Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR as of October 26, 2018. 0163, dated August 10, 2016 (referred to
part 51. ADDRESSES: For service information after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the
(2) You must use this service information identified in this final rule, contact unsafe condition on these products. The
as applicable to do the actions required by Zodiac Seats France, Rue Robert MCAI states:
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Marechal Senior B.P. 69, 36100
(i) Leonardo Helicopters Bollettino Tecnico Cases were reported by operators of finding
Issoudun, France; phone: +33 (0) 9 70 safety belt worn out at the attachment to the
No. 189–114, dated September 6, 2016.
83 08 30; fax: +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00; cabin attendant seat. This kind of belt
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in email: zs.tac@zodiacaerospace.com; damage is due to chafing between the belt
this AD, contact Leonardo S.p.A. Helicopters, internet: http://www.services.zodiac and the surrounding metal lap belt fitting of
Matteo Ragazzi, Head of Airworthiness, Viale aerospace.com. You may view this the cabin attendant seat. This condition, if
G. Agusta 520, 21017 C. Costa di Samarate service information at the FAA, Engine not detected and corrected, could lead to
(Va) Italy; telephone +39–0331–711756; fax & Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 failure of the attendant seat to perform its
+39–0331–229046; or at http:// intended function, possibly resulting in
District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803. injury to the seat occupant. Prompted by
www.leonardocompany.com/-/bulletins. For information on the availability of
(4) You may view this service information these occurrences, Zodiac Seats France
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– issued Service Bulletin (SB) No. 537–25–003,
at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
7759. It is also available on the internet providing instructions to modify the affected
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy.,
Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For at http://www.regulations.gov by seats. For the reason described above, this
information on the availability of this searching for and locating Docket No. [EASA] AD requires a modification of the
material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110. FAA–2017–0688. seat pan shaft by installing new seat pan
(5) You may view this service information spacers, and subsequent re-identification
Examining the AD Docket with a new P/N.
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records You may examine the AD docket on You may obtain further information
Administration (NARA). For information on the internet at http:// by examining the MCAI in the AD
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for docket on the internet at http://
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– www.regulations.gov by searching for
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
0688; or in person at Docket Operations and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
locations.html.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 0688.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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6, 2018. The AD docket contains this final rule, Comments
Lance T. Gant, the mandatory continuing airworthiness We gave the public the opportunity to
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness information (MCAI), the regulatory participate in developing this final rule.
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. evaluation, any comments received, and We received no comments on the NPRM
[FR Doc. 2018–20107 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am] other information. The address for or on the determination of the cost to
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Conclusion Related Service Information Under 1 storage to avoid this premature wear.
CFR Part 51 This service information is reasonably
We reviewed the relevant data and available because the interested parties
determined that air safety and the We reviewed Zodiac Seats France have access to it through their normal
public interest require adopting this Service Bulletin (SB) No. 537–25–003, course of business or by the means
final rule as proposed except for minor Revision 1, dated August 29, 2016. The identified in the ADDRESSES section.
editorial changes. We have determined SB describes procedures for installing
that these minor changes: an anti-rotation device on the seat pan Costs of Compliance
• Are consistent with the intent that shaft to limit the rotation of the safety We estimate that this AD affects 55
was proposed in the NPRM for belt. We also reviewed Zodiac Seats seat assemblies installed on, but not
France Service Information Letter (SIL) limited to, Avions de transport regional
addressing the unsafe condition; and
537–01, dated July 31, 2015. The SIL (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S.
• Do not add any additional burden provides details to identify if the safety registry.
upon the public than was already belt must be removed and replaced and We estimate the following costs to
proposed in the NPRM. provides instructions on safety belt comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Seat inspection and modification .................... 0.5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $42.50 ....... $300 $342.50 $18,837.50

According to the manufacturer, some Engine and Propeller Standards Branch, § 39.13 [Amended]
of the costs of this AD may be covered Policy and Innovation Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
under warranty, thereby reducing the the following new airworthiness
Regulatory Findings
cost impact on affected individuals. We directive (AD):
do not control warranty coverage for This AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 2018–16–13 Zodiac Seats France (formerly
affected individuals. As a result, we SICMA Aero Seat): Amendment 39–
have included all costs in our cost 13132. This AD will not have a
19353; Docket No. FAA–2017–0688;
estimate. substantial direct effect on the States, on Product Identifier 2017–NE–23–AD.
the relationship between the national
Authority for This Rulemaking government and the States, or on the (a) Effective Date
Title 49 of the United States Code distribution of power and This AD is effective October 26, 2018.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, levels of government.
None.
section 106, describes the authority of For the reasons discussed above, I
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: certify this AD: (c) Applicability
Aviation Programs, describes in more (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (1) This AD applies to all Zodiac Seats
detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866, France, 537-Series Cabin Attendant Seats,
authority. (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under part number (P/N) 53701–( )( )–( )( )( ).
We are issuing this rulemaking under the DOT Regulatory Policies and (2) These appliances are installed on, but
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, not limited to, Avions de transport regional
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation registry.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with in Alaska, and (d) Subject
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (4) Will not have a significant Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative, 2500 Code, Cabin Equipment/Furnishings.
for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities
(e) Unsafe Condition
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. This AD was prompted by operator reports
safety in air commerce. This regulation that safety belt wear was found at the
is within the scope of that authority List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 attachment to the cabin attendant seat. We
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation are issuing this AD to prevent failure of these
that is likely to exist or develop on attendant seats. The unsafe condition, if not
safety, Incorporation by reference, addressed, could result in possible injury to
products identified in this rulemaking Safety.
action. the seat occupant.
This AD is issued in accordance with Adoption of the Amendment (f) Compliance
authority delegated by the Executive Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified, unless already
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as done.
In accordance with that order, issuance follows: (g) Required Actions
of ADs is normally a function of the
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Compliance and Airworthiness PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Within 720 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, inspect safety belt webbing,
Division, but during this transition DIRECTIVES modify and re-mark each affected cabin
period, the Executive Director has attendant seat using Zodiac Seats France
delegated the authority to issue ADs ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Service Information Letter 537–01, dated July
applicable to engines, propellers, and continues to read as follows: 31, 2015, and the Accomplishment
associated appliances to the Manager, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Instructions, paragraphs 2.A. through 2.B., of

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective October 26, 2018.
Contact		Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7693; fax: 781-238-7199; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 47817
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 47817 - Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France, Cabin Attendant Seats

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