Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH (B/E Aerospace Fischer) Common Seats 170/260 H160. This AD was prompted by the discovery during testing that the energy absorber (EA) may not function as intended during emergency landing. This AD requires removing and replacing the EA assemblies on the affected seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2019-0129
Document Number
2019-15985
Type
Rule
Publication Date
July 29, 2019
Effective Date
September 3, 2019
Affected Manufacturer
B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Common Seats
Criticality
critical
Emergency
Yes
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2019-0129
Topics
Official Documents
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