FAA SAIB NM-08-43 - Brice Manufacturing Company, Inc. Passenger Seats causing Occupant Finger Injuries
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What to do
Owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Brice Model B1000 and B1010 seats should review and incorporate the instructions in Brice Manufacturing Service Letter SL67205-001 Revision A to install the armrest plug kit. The modification involves installing Ethafoam pads in the armrest cavities to prevent finger injuries. There is no mandatory compliance deadline, but prompt action is advised to mitigate injury risks.
Summary
FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin NM-08-43 is an advisory concerning Brice Manufacturing Company, Inc. passenger seats, specifically Model B1000 and B1010 series, installed on various Airbus, Boeing, BAE Systems, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft. The bulletin addresses reported incidents of finger injuries to children caused by the armrest design. It provides safety recommendations to mitigate this risk through a design improvement.
What changed
This bulletin introduces a safety advisory highlighting the risk of finger injuries from the lower inboard facing armrest cavity on Brice Model B1000 and B1010 seats manufactured between 2004 and 2007. It recommends installing an armrest plug kit, as detailed in Brice Manufacturing Service Letter SL67205-001 Revision A, to fill the armrest cavities with Ethafoam pads to prevent finger insertion.
Why it matters
This advisory is important for aviation professionals because it addresses a safety hazard affecting passenger seats on multiple commercial aircraft types. Operators and maintenance teams need to be aware of the injury risk to young children and implement the recommended modification to enhance passenger safety and reduce liability. Compliance with the advisory helps maintain the airworthiness and safety standards of the affected aircraft interiors.
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