Equipment/Furnishing - Passenger Seats — Unsecured Passenger Safety Lap Belts
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What to do
Operators must amend the Aircraft Flight Manual immediately to restrict passenger seating as specified and notify flight crews of these changes. Within 50 flight hours or at the next scheduled inspection, whichever comes first, maintenance personnel must inspect and, if necessary, correct the lap belt installations following Diamond Aircraft MSB62-020 instructions. After corrective actions, the AFM amendments can be removed and crews informed accordingly.
Summary
The Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF-2018-13 addresses unsecured passenger safety lap belts on Diamond Aircraft model DA 62 aeroplanes, specifically affecting numerous serial numbers including 62.009 through 62.C004. This directive mandates inspection and corrective actions to ensure lap belts are properly secured to the seat structure to maintain occupant safety. It includes operational limitations and maintenance requirements to mitigate risks associated with unsecured lap belts.
What changed
CF-2018-13 introduces a requirement for a one-time inspection of passenger safety lap belts on specified Diamond DA 62 aircraft to verify proper attachment to the seat pan. It also mandates temporary operational restrictions limiting occupancy to pilot and co-pilot seats until inspections and any necessary repairs are completed. The directive requires amendment of the Aircraft Flight Manual and removal of these restrictions once compliance is confirmed.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as unsecured passenger lap belts can fail during emergency landings, posing serious injury risks to occupants. Operators and maintenance teams must ensure compliance to uphold safety standards and regulatory requirements. Failure to comply could result in unsafe aircraft operation and regulatory penalties.
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