Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats - Replacement
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What to do
Affected operators must replace all non-compliant seat track attachments and hardware on Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on the specified Airbus A330 and A340 models. They must also re-identify the seats with new part numbers as outlined in the updated Goodrich service bulletins. Compliance with this directive is required by July 6, 2026, the effective date of the AD.
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2026-10-05 is a final rule addressing Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on various Airbus SAS Model A330 and A340 series airplanes. This directive requires replacing non-compliant seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seats with new part numbers to ensure compliance with safety standards. The affected aircraft include Airbus A330-200, A330-300, A330-743L, A330-841, A330-941, A340-200, A340-300, A340-541, A340-542, A340-641, and A340-642 models.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive introduces a mandatory replacement of all seat track attachments and associated hardware on specified Goodrich cabin attendant seats due to non-compliance with regulatory force requirements. It updates references to the latest Goodrich service bulletins and clarifies credit for previous service bulletin revisions. The directive also maintains the applicability to all affected seats despite requests to exclude certain installations certified under Airbus Design Organization Approval.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it addresses a safety risk where cabin attendant seats could detach during flight, potentially causing injury or obstructing emergency exits. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure these seats meet regulatory standards to maintain aircraft airworthiness and passenger safety. Failure to comply could result in unsafe cabin conditions and regulatory penalties.
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