EASA AD 2024-0051
Equipment / Furnishings — Passenger Seat Attachment Eyebolt — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2024-0051 is an airworthiness directive addressing the inspection of passenger seat attachment eyebolts on Dornier 328-100 and Dornier 328-300 aeroplanes. It specifically targets Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class passenger seats with certain part numbers for the attachment eyebolt and spreader. The directive mandates inspection to detect potential damage that could affect seat belt operation.
What Changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for affected attachment eyebolts on specified passenger seats to identify any damage. It also establishes procedures for corrective actions, including contacting manufacturers for repair instructions and replacing defective parts with serviceable ones. The directive allows installation of affected parts only if they are serviceable.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety risk involving broken attachment eyebolts that connect seat belts to the seat structure, which could compromise occupant safety. Operators and maintenance organizations must ensure compliance to prevent potential injuries during flight. The directive also clarifies acceptable repair and replacement methods, aiding maintenance planning and regulatory compliance.
What To Do
Operators of Dornier 328-100 and 328-300 aeroplanes equipped with affected Collins Aerospace JB6 Commuter Class seats must inspect the attachment eyebolts within 500 flight hours or 3 months from 8 March 2024, whichever occurs first. If discrepancies are found, they must contact Deutsche Aircraft GmbH and Collins Aerospace for repair instructions and complete the repairs before the next flight. Only serviceable parts may be installed from the effective date onward.
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