[Correction] ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE — Rear Cabin Attendant Seat — Inspection / Repair
- Published
- Effective
- Replaces
- 2016-0167
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What to do
Operators must perform a detailed visual inspection of Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin attendant seats within 14 months of first installation or within 3 months after 31 August 2016, whichever is later, and repeat inspections every 3 months thereafter. If corrosion or damage is found, temporary corrective actions or seat modification and re-identification must be completed before further flight. The modification per Service Bulletin 536-25-004 serves as a terminating action to repetitive inspections.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0167R1 is a corrective regulatory document addressing inspection and repair requirements for Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin attendant seats installed on ATR 42 and ATR 72 aircraft. The directive mandates detailed visual inspections and corrective actions to detect and repair corrosion and cracks at the seat-to-floor interface to ensure seat integrity and occupant safety.
What changed
This revision of EASA AD 2016-0167 introduces an optional terminating action involving modification and re-identification of affected seats as per Zodiac Seats France Service Bulletin 536-25-004. It also clarifies the compliance time for the initial inspection and corrects a typographical error related to the service bulletin reference, without changing the technical requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk that could lead to seat failure and injury to cabin attendants. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. The inclusion of a terminating action provides a long-term solution, reducing the need for repetitive inspections.
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