Equipment / Furnishings — Cabin Attendant Seat — Modification
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What to do
Operators of affected Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft must modify each affected cabin attendant seat within 24 months from the effective date of 28 January 2019, following the instructions in the applicable Airbus and Goodrich service bulletins. Additionally, a report confirming the modification must be submitted to Airbus within 30 days after completing the modification or after the effective date, whichever is later.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0005 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning the modification of cabin attendant seats on Airbus A320 and A321 aeroplanes. It specifically applies to certain serial numbers of the A320-214, A320-271N, A321-211, and A321-231 models. The directive addresses a safety issue related to the deformation of the seat backrest which could impede evacuation.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive requires the modification of affected cabin attendant seats by replacing the backframe and adding a placard, as detailed in Airbus and Goodrich service bulletins. It introduces mandatory compliance within a specified timeframe to correct the heat treatment deficiency that causes permanent deformation of the seat backrest.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because the deformation of the cabin attendant seat backrest can reduce the escape path through adjacent exit doors during an evacuation, posing a safety risk to occupants. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. Failure to comply could result in regulatory penalties and increased risk during emergency evacuations.
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