AVIOINTERIORS S.p.A. - Life Vest Pouch — Inspection
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0264
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What to do
Operators must inspect all affected Centaurus Economy Class seats within 3 months or 600 flight hours from 21 December 2018, whichever occurs first, following Aviointeriors service bulletin instructions. Any damaged or improperly installed pouches must be replaced or reinstalled before the next flight. Modification of seats per the modification service bulletin is an acceptable alternative to inspection.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0264R1 is an updated directive addressing inspection requirements for life vest pouches installed on Aviointeriors Centaurus Economy Class passenger seats, specifically part number 313907100004. These seats are commonly installed on Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 aircraft. The directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure proper installation of life vest pouches to maintain passenger safety during evacuation.
What changed
This revision clarifies the applicability of the directive by adding a note about additional part numbers related to aircraft modifications for seat installation. It also updates inspection and corrective action requirements based on findings from previous inspections and service bulletins. The directive supersedes the original EASA AD 2018-0264 issued in December 2018.
Why it matters
The directive is critical for aviation professionals because incorrect installation of life vest pouches can prevent life vests from being extracted during an emergency evacuation, posing a safety risk to passengers. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to avoid potential safety incidents and regulatory penalties. It also affects continued airworthiness obligations under EU regulations.
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