EASA AD G-2025-0005
ACRO AIRCRAFT SEATING LIMITED: Series 9 Passenger Seats — Modification
Summary
The Civil Aviation Authority Airworthiness Directive G-2025-0005 addresses a safety issue with Acro Aircraft Seating Limited Series 9 Passenger Seats. It applies to specific seat part numbers listed in the directive and mandates inspections and modifications to prevent seatback pivot bolts from becoming loose. This directive ensures continued airworthiness and occupant safety for aircraft equipped with these seats.
What Changed
This new Airworthiness Directive introduces mandatory torque checks of seat back bolts within six months and repeat inspections every 1000 flight hours until a terminating modification is completed within 24 months. The modification involves replacing the seat back bolt washer and applying a higher retorque as detailed in Acro Alert Service Bulletin ACR-1869-ASB Issue 1.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for operators and maintenance organizations to prevent potential injuries caused by loose seatback pivot bolts. Compliance ensures passenger safety and adherence to regulatory requirements, avoiding operational disruptions or grounding of aircraft. Maintenance teams must incorporate these inspections and modifications into their scheduled maintenance programs.
What To Do
Operators must perform an initial torque check of all affected seat back bolts within six months of 2 October 2025 and continue repeat inspections every 1000 flight hours until the modification is completed. The modification, as per Acro Alert Service Bulletin ACR-1869-ASB Issue 1, must be carried out within 24 months of the effective date to terminate further inspections.