Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx Series Passenger Seats, Installed on, But Not Limited to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42 Airplanes and Model ATR72 Airplanes, 3144-3147 [2010-701]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Discussion
Federal Aviation Administration
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17045).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27346; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–205–AD; Amendment
39–16176; AD 2010–02–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero
Seat 90xx and 92xx Series Passenger
Seats, Installed on, But Not Limited to
ATR—GIE Avions de Transport
´
Regional Model ATR42 Airplanes and
Model ATR72 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
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Cracks have been found in central
spreaders P/N [part number] 92–000100–
200–1 or P/N 92–000101–200–1. This may
heavily affect the structural integrity of the
seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could
result in injury to an occupant during
emergency conditions. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 24, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of February 24, 2010.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803;
telephone 781–238–7161; fax 781–238–
7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Cracks have been found in central
spreaders P/N [part number] 92–000100–
200–1 or P/N 92–000101–200–1. This may
heavily affect the structural integrity of the
seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could
result in injury to an occupant during
emergency conditions. The required
actions include repetitive visual
inspections for cracking of central
spreaders; replacement with new central
spreaders if cracking is found; and
eventual installation of doublers. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Change Costs of Compliance
Section
Sicma Aero Seat (Sicma) states that
the Costs of Compliance section of the
NPRM reflects that many of the seats
were addressed due to the MCAI issued
´ ´
in 2002 (reference Direction Generale de
l’Aviation Civile Airworthiness
Directive 2002–504 (AB), effective
October 12, 2002). Sicma also states that
there were a low number of ATR Model
ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes with
Sicma seats operating in the United
States at that time. Sicma notes that the
NPRM gives an incorrect impression of
the extent of the issue. In addition,
Airbus states that it is surprised by the
figures in the Costs of Compliance
section of the NPRM. Airbus notes that
the quantity of seats specified in the
NPRM represent 10 airplanes and that
Sicma provided 1,029 kits for doing
Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–
25–005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003
(an equivalent of eight airplanes).
We infer that the commenters request
we change the Costs of Compliance
section. We agree to change the Costs of
Compliance section of this AD. We
reevaluated the number of seats in the
U.S. fleet that may be affected and
reduced our initial estimate of 3,283
seat assemblies specified in the NPRM
to 1,403 seat assemblies. We have
modified the Costs of Compliance
section in this AD accordingly to
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accurately represent the current number
of affected airplanes on the U.S. registry.
Request To Include Previous Issues of
Service Bulletins as Alternative
Methods of Compliance
Airbus requests that we include
previous versions of Sicma Aero Seat
Service Bulletin 92–25–005, Issue 3,
dated January 17, 2003, as alternative
methods of compliance to this AD.
Airbus notes that the changes to the
original issue of Sicma Aero Seat
Service Bulletin 92–25–005, dated July
17, 2002, have been to add an appendix
that lists part numbers, add the
estimated time for installation of the kit,
and add details of the installation of the
kit for each of the types of the kits.
We partially agree. In addition to the
changes described by the commenter,
Issue 1 of Sicma Aero Seat Service
Bulletin 92–25–005, dated August 29,
2002, made changes to the description
of the appropriate actions in Part One of
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service bulletin. The findings and
corresponding corrective actions
specified in Sicma Aero Seat Service
Bulletins 92–25–005, dated July 17,
2002, are different than those described
in Issue 1 and subsequent issues of the
service bulletin. Therefore, only Issue 1
and Issue 2 are acceptable additional
methods of compliance for the actions
required by this AD. We have added
paragraph (f)(3) of this AD to give credit
for actions done in accordance with
Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletins 92–
25–005, Issue 1, dated August 29, 2002;
and Issue 2, dated October 29, 2002.
Request To Clarify the Applicability
Airbus also requests that we clarify
the applicability of the NPRM. Airbus
notes that the seats listed in the
appendix (annex) of Sicma Aero Seat
Service Bulletin 92–25–005, Issue 3,
dated January 17, 2003, concern ATR
Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes and
not Airbus airplanes.
We agree to clarify the applicability.
The applicability of the NPRM specified
90xx and 92xx series passenger seats but
did not limit the seats to those specified
in Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–
25–005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003.
We have limited the applicability of this
AD by specifying 90xx and 92xx series
seat part numbers as listed in Sicma
Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–25–005,
Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003,
including Annex 1, dated July 17, 2002.
We have also revised this AD to
identify the correct legal name of the
manufacturer of Model ATR42 and
ATR72 airplanes as published in the
most recent type certificate data sheet
for the affected airplane models.
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Compliance Time Change
We have replaced the compliance
time ‘‘before March 31, 2010’’ for the
installation specified in paragraph (e)(3)
of the NPRM with ‘‘Within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD’’ in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD (which
corresponds to paragraph (e)(3) of the
NPRM). We have also revised Note 2 of
this AD to refer to the new compliance
time. In developing an appropriate
compliance time, we considered the
safety implications and the normal
maintenance schedules for timely
accomplishment of the installation. We
have determined that extending the
compliance time will not adversely
affect safety.
Clarification of Terminating Action
We have revised the sentence
requiring repetitive inspections in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD by adding the
phrase ‘‘until a new central spreader, P/
N 92–000100–200–1 or P/N 92–000101–
200–1, and doublers, P/N 00–6536, are
installed in accordance with ‘Part Three:
Central Spreader Replacement’ of the
service bulletin.’’ Installation of the
central spreader and doublers
terminates the repetitive inspections.
We have also revised the wording in
paragraph (f)(2) of this AD to clarify the
terminating action.
Change to Directorate Identifier
Number
The Engine and Propeller Directorate
issued the NPRM for this AD and
assigned Directorate Identifier 2007–
NE–07–AD to the NPRM. Because the
final rule is being issued by the
Transport Airplane Directorate, we have
re-assigned Directorate Identifier 2008–
NM–205–AD to this AD and revised the
directorate identifier references in the
AD accordingly.
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New Subject Paragraph and Note
We have added the Air Transport
Association (ATA) of America Code
identifying the subject of this AD to new
paragraph (d) of this AD and revised the
subsequent paragraph identifiers
accordingly. We have also added Note 1
to this AD to clarify that when certain
conditions exist, it is necessary to
request approval of an alternative
method of compliance.
Revision to Reason, FAA Difference,
and Other FAA AD Provisions
Paragraphs
To match the template specified in
FAA Order 8040.5, we have added the
phrase ‘‘The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
states’’ before the quoted material in
paragraph (e) of this AD, removed
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paragraph (f) of the NPRM, and added
Note 2 to this AD. Note 2 of this AD
includes the same information as
paragraph (f) of the NPRM. We have also
added paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) to this
AD.
Changes to Other Paragraphs in the
NPRM
We have moved the text specified in
paragraph (e)(2) of the NPRM into
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, and we have
reidentified paragraph (e)(3) of the
NPRM as paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. We
have also made minor editorial changes
to paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii),
and (f)(1)(iii) of this AD.
Changes to Service Bulletin References
We have revised the service bulletin
references in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(1)(i),
(f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), and (f)(2) of this AD
to specify where each action is
described in the relevant service
bulletin.
Clarification of Compliance Time
We have added the phrase ‘‘before
further flight’’ to paragraph (f)(1)(iii) of
this AD to clarify the compliance time
for doing the temporary repair and for
doing the installation after removing the
temporary repair.
We have also added the phrase ‘‘after
accomplishing the inspection’’ to
paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD to clarify
the compliance time for doing the check
specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this
AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We determined that these changes will
not increase the economic burden on
any operator or increase the scope of the
AD.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
1,403 seat assemblies on 105 airplanes
of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it
will take about 6 work-hours per seat
assembly to comply with the basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $207 per
seat assembly. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$963,861, or $687 per seat assembly.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
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We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the NPRM, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2010–02–06 Sicma Aero Seat: Amendment
39–16176. Docket No. FAA–2007–27346;
Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–205–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective February 24, 2010.
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Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Sicma Aero Seat
90xx and 92xx series passenger seats with
part numbers (P/Ns) listed in Annex 1, dated
July 17, 2002, of Sicma Aero Seat Service
Bulletin 92–25–005, Issue 3, dated January
17, 2003. These products are installed on, but
not limited to, ATR—GIE Avions de
´
Transport Regional Model ATR42–200, –300,
–320, and –500 airplanes, and Model
ATR72–101, –201, –102, –202, –211, –212,
and –212A airplanes; certificated in any
category.
Note 1: This AD applies to certain Sicma
Aero Seat passenger seats as installed on any
airplane, regardless of whether the airplane
has been otherwise modified, altered, or
repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that
have been modified, altered, or repaired so
that the performance of the requirements of
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this AD is affected, the owner/operator must
request approval for an alternative method of
compliance according to paragraph (g) of this
AD. The request should include an
assessment of the effect of the modification,
alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition
addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe
condition has not been eliminated, the
request should include specific proposed
actions to address it.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25: Equipment/Furnishings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Cracks have been found in central
spreaders P/N 92–000100–200–1 or P/N 92–
000101–200–1. This may heavily affect the
structural integrity of the seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could
result in injury to an occupant during
emergency conditions.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Within 500 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, perform a visual
inspection of central spreaders, P/N 92–
000100–200–1 and P/N 92–000101–200–1, of
the affected seats using the Accomplishment
Instructions, ‘‘Part One: Checking Procedure,’’
of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–25–
005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003 (‘‘the
service bulletin’’). If no crack is found, repeat
this inspection at intervals not exceeding 500
flight hours until a new central spreader, P/
N 92–000100–200–1 or P/N 92–000101–200–
1, and doublers, P/N 00–6536, are installed
in accordance with ‘‘Part Three: Central
Spreader Replacement’’ of the service
bulletin. Type 1, 2, and 3 cracks are defined
in the Accomplishment Instructions, ‘‘Part
One: Checking Procedure,’’ of the service
bulletin.
(i) If a type 1 crack is found, within 6
months or 500 flight hours after
accomplishing the inspection, whichever
comes first, check the crack to determine that
it did not enlarge to a type 2 or type 3 crack
by using the Accomplishment Instructions,
‘‘Part One: Checking Procedure,’’ of the
service bulletin; install doublers, P/N 00–
6536, by using the Accomplishment
Instructions, ‘‘Part Two: Central Spreader
Modification,’’ of the service bulletin, and
record this modification by using ‘‘B—Seat
identification’’ of the Accomplishment
Instructions, ‘‘Part One: Checking Procedure,’’
of the service bulletin.
(ii) If a type 2 or 3 crack is found, before
further flight, replace the affected central
spreader with a new one with the same part
number, equipped with doublers, P/N 00–
6536, by using the Accomplishment
Instructions, ‘‘Part Three: Central Spreader
Replacement,’’ of the service bulletin.
(iii) If a new spreader is unavailable, before
further flight, do a temporary repair by
installing doublers, P/N 00–6536, by using
the Accomplishment Instructions, ‘‘Part Two:
Central Spreader Modification,’’ of the service
bulletin. This temporary repair may remain
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in place no longer than 500 flight hours or
six months, whichever comes first. After
removing the temporary repair, before further
flight, install a new spreader with the same
P/N equipped with doublers, P/N 00–6536,
by using the Accomplishment Instructions,
‘‘Part Three: Central Spreader Replacement,’’
of the service bulletin, and record this
modification by following the instructions in
‘‘B—Seat identification’’ of the
Accomplishment Instructions, ‘‘Part Three:
Central Spreader Replacement,’’ of the service
bulletin.
(2) If not already done, within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, install
doublers, P/N 00–6536, on new central
spreaders of affected seats by using the
Accomplishment Instructions, ‘‘Part Three:
Central Spreader Replacement,’’ of Sicma
Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–25–005, Issue
3, dated January 17, 2003 (‘‘the service
bulletin’’). Record this modification by
following instructions in ‘‘B—Seat
identification’’ of the Accomplishment
Instructions, ‘‘Part Three: Central Spreader
Replacement,’’ of the service bulletin.
Installing a new central spreader P/N 92–
000100–200–1 or 92–000101–200–1, and
doublers, P/N 00–6536 on all affected seats
terminates the requirements of this AD.
(3) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92–25–005,
Issue 1, dated August 29, 2002; and Issue 2,
dated October 29, 2002; are considered
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding actions specified in this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: The
´ ´
Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile
(DGAC) airworthiness directive 2002–
504(AB), effective October 12, 2002, specifies
that doublers, P/N 00–6536, be installed on
central spreaders of affected seats by
December 31, 2005. This AD requires the
doublers to be installed within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: Jeffrey Lee,
Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803; telephone
781–238–7161; fax 781–238–7170. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
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actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
8, 2010.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Related Information
14 CFR Part 39
(h) Refer to MCAI DGAC Airworthiness
Directive 2002–504(AB), effective October 12,
2002; and Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin
92–25–005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003,
including Annex 1, dated July 17, 2002; for
related information.
(i) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate; 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; telephone 781–238–7161; fax 781–
238–7170, for more information about this
AD.
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0636; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–031–AD; Amendment
39–16158; AD 2010–01–02]
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Sicma Aero Seat Service
Bulletin 92–25–005, Issue 3, dated January
17, 2003, including Annex 1, dated July 17,
2002, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Sicma
Aero Seat service bulletin contains the
following effective pages:
Page No.
Issue level
shown on
page
Date shown on
page
1–30 .......
3 ................
January 17, 2003.
ANNEX 1
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Original ......
July 17, 2002.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Sicma Aero Seat, 7 Rue
Lucien Coupet, 36100 Issoudun, France;
telephone +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax +33 (0)
2 54 03 15 16; e-mail:
customerservices@sicma.zodiac.com; Internet
https://www.sicma.zodiac.com/en/.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_
locations.html.
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 747–100B SUD,
–200B, –300, –400, and –400D Series
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an
existing airworthiness directive (AD),
which applies to certain Model 747–
100B SUD, –200B, –300, –400, and
–400D series airplanes. That AD
currently requires repetitive inspections
for cracking in fuselage stringers 8L, 8R,
10L, and 10R at body stations 460, 480,
and 500 frame locations; and repair if
necessary. This new AD requires
revising the applicability to include an
additional airplane, and reduces
compliance times for the initial
inspection and repetitive intervals for
Model 747–400 series airplanes that
have been converted to the large cargo
freighter configuration. This AD results
from findings of cracking in fuselage
stringers 8L, 8R, 10L, and 10R at body
stations 460, 480, and 500 frame
locations. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking in
certain fuselage stringers, which, if left
undetected, could result in fuselage skin
cracking that reduces the structural
integrity of the skin panel, and
consequent rapid depressurization of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 24, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of February 24, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation
by reference of Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin 747–53A2484, dated June 26,
2003, as of August 30, 2005 (70 FR
43020, July 26, 2005).
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ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; e-mail
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan
Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM–120S, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6437;
fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that
supersedes AD 2005–15–08, amendment
39–14197 (70 FR 43020, July 26, 2005).
The existing AD applies to certain
Model 747–100B SUD, –200B, –300,
–400, and –400D series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on July 14, 2009 (74 FR 33928).
That NPRM proposed to require
repetitive inspections for cracking in
fuselage stringers 8L, 8R, 10L, and 10R
at body stations 460, 480, and 500 frame
locations; and repair if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comment that has been
received on the NPRM.
Request for Change to Paragraph (g) of
This AD
Boeing requests a change to paragraph
(g) of the NPRM. The NPRM proposes to
require repeating the inspections
specified in paragraph (g) at intervals
not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles until
the requirements of paragraph (l) of the
proposed AD are accomplished. Boeing
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27346; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-205-AD;
Amendment 39-16176; AD 2010-02-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx Series
Passenger Seats, Installed on, But Not Limited to ATR--GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42 Airplanes and Model ATR72
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Cracks have been found in central spreaders P/N [part number]
92-000100-200-1 or P/N 92-000101-200-1. This may heavily affect the
structural integrity of the seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could result in injury to an occupant
during emergency conditions. We are issuing this AD to require actions
to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 24, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 24,
2010.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, Massachusetts
01803; telephone 781-238-7161; fax 781-238-7170.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2007 (72 FR
17045). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Cracks have been found in central spreaders P/N [part number]
92-000100-200-1 or P/N 92-000101-200-1. This may heavily affect the
structural integrity of the seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could result in injury to an occupant
during emergency conditions. The required actions include repetitive
visual inspections for cracking of central spreaders; replacement with
new central spreaders if cracking is found; and eventual installation
of doublers. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI
in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request To Change Costs of Compliance Section
Sicma Aero Seat (Sicma) states that the Costs of Compliance section
of the NPRM reflects that many of the seats were addressed due to the
MCAI issued in 2002 (reference Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile Airworthiness Directive 2002-504 (AB), effective
October 12, 2002). Sicma also states that there were a low number of
ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes with Sicma seats operating in the
United States at that time. Sicma notes that the NPRM gives an
incorrect impression of the extent of the issue. In addition, Airbus
states that it is surprised by the figures in the Costs of Compliance
section of the NPRM. Airbus notes that the quantity of seats specified
in the NPRM represent 10 airplanes and that Sicma provided 1,029 kits
for doing Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated
January 17, 2003 (an equivalent of eight airplanes).
We infer that the commenters request we change the Costs of
Compliance section. We agree to change the Costs of Compliance section
of this AD. We reevaluated the number of seats in the U.S. fleet that
may be affected and reduced our initial estimate of 3,283 seat
assemblies specified in the NPRM to 1,403 seat assemblies. We have
modified the Costs of Compliance section in this AD accordingly to
accurately represent the current number of affected airplanes on the
U.S. registry.
Request To Include Previous Issues of Service Bulletins as Alternative
Methods of Compliance
Airbus requests that we include previous versions of Sicma Aero
Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003, as
alternative methods of compliance to this AD. Airbus notes that the
changes to the original issue of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-
25-005, dated July 17, 2002, have been to add an appendix that lists
part numbers, add the estimated time for installation of the kit, and
add details of the installation of the kit for each of the types of the
kits.
We partially agree. In addition to the changes described by the
commenter, Issue 1 of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, dated
August 29, 2002, made changes to the description of the appropriate
actions in Part One of the Accomplishment Instructions of the service
bulletin. The findings and corresponding corrective actions specified
in Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletins 92-25-005, dated July 17, 2002,
are different than those described in Issue 1 and subsequent issues of
the service bulletin. Therefore, only Issue 1 and Issue 2 are
acceptable additional methods of compliance for the actions required by
this AD. We have added paragraph (f)(3) of this AD to give credit for
actions done in accordance with Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletins 92-
25-005, Issue 1, dated August 29, 2002; and Issue 2, dated October 29,
2002.
Request To Clarify the Applicability
Airbus also requests that we clarify the applicability of the NPRM.
Airbus notes that the seats listed in the appendix (annex) of Sicma
Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003,
concern ATR Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes and not Airbus airplanes.
We agree to clarify the applicability. The applicability of the
NPRM specified 90xx and 92xx series passenger seats but did not limit
the seats to those specified in Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-
005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003. We have limited the applicability
of this AD by specifying 90xx and 92xx series seat part numbers as
listed in Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated
January 17, 2003, including Annex 1, dated July 17, 2002.
We have also revised this AD to identify the correct legal name of
the manufacturer of Model ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes as published in the
most recent type certificate data sheet for the affected airplane
models.
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Compliance Time Change
We have replaced the compliance time ``before March 31, 2010'' for
the installation specified in paragraph (e)(3) of the NPRM with
``Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD'' in paragraph
(f)(2) of this AD (which corresponds to paragraph (e)(3) of the NPRM).
We have also revised Note 2 of this AD to refer to the new compliance
time. In developing an appropriate compliance time, we considered the
safety implications and the normal maintenance schedules for timely
accomplishment of the installation. We have determined that extending
the compliance time will not adversely affect safety.
Clarification of Terminating Action
We have revised the sentence requiring repetitive inspections in
paragraph (f)(1) of this AD by adding the phrase ``until a new central
spreader, P/N 92-000100-200-1 or P/N 92-000101-200-1, and doublers, P/N
00-6536, are installed in accordance with `Part Three: Central Spreader
Replacement' of the service bulletin.'' Installation of the central
spreader and doublers terminates the repetitive inspections. We have
also revised the wording in paragraph (f)(2) of this AD to clarify the
terminating action.
Change to Directorate Identifier Number
The Engine and Propeller Directorate issued the NPRM for this AD
and assigned Directorate Identifier 2007-NE-07-AD to the NPRM. Because
the final rule is being issued by the Transport Airplane Directorate,
we have re-assigned Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-205-AD to this AD
and revised the directorate identifier references in the AD
accordingly.
New Subject Paragraph and Note
We have added the Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code
identifying the subject of this AD to new paragraph (d) of this AD and
revised the subsequent paragraph identifiers accordingly. We have also
added Note 1 to this AD to clarify that when certain conditions exist,
it is necessary to request approval of an alternative method of
compliance.
Revision to Reason, FAA Difference, and Other FAA AD Provisions
Paragraphs
To match the template specified in FAA Order 8040.5, we have added
the phrase ``The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states'' before the quoted material in paragraph (e) of this AD,
removed paragraph (f) of the NPRM, and added Note 2 to this AD. Note 2
of this AD includes the same information as paragraph (f) of the NPRM.
We have also added paragraphs (g)(2) and (g)(3) to this AD.
Changes to Other Paragraphs in the NPRM
We have moved the text specified in paragraph (e)(2) of the NPRM
into paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, and we have reidentified paragraph
(e)(3) of the NPRM as paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. We have also made
minor editorial changes to paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii),
and (f)(1)(iii) of this AD.
Changes to Service Bulletin References
We have revised the service bulletin references in paragraphs
(f)(1), (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), (f)(1)(iii), and (f)(2) of this AD to
specify where each action is described in the relevant service
bulletin.
Clarification of Compliance Time
We have added the phrase ``before further flight'' to paragraph
(f)(1)(iii) of this AD to clarify the compliance time for doing the
temporary repair and for doing the installation after removing the
temporary repair.
We have also added the phrase ``after accomplishing the
inspection'' to paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this AD to clarify the
compliance time for doing the check specified in paragraph (f)(1)(i) of
this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described previously. We determined that these
changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or
increase the scope of the AD.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 1,403 seat assemblies on 105
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 6
work-hours per seat assembly to comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $207 per seat assembly. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur
costs higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate
the cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to be $963,861, or $687 per
seat assembly.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2010-02-06 Sicma Aero Seat: Amendment 39-16176. Docket No. FAA-2007-
27346; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-205-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective February
24, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Sicma Aero Seat 90xx and 92xx series
passenger seats with part numbers (P/Ns) listed in Annex 1, dated
July 17, 2002, of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue
3, dated January 17, 2003. These products are installed on, but not
limited to, ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model
ATR42-200, -300, -320, and -500 airplanes, and Model ATR72-101, -
201, -102, -202, -211, -212, and -212A airplanes; certificated in
any category.
Note 1: This AD applies to certain Sicma Aero Seat passenger
seats as installed on any airplane, regardless of whether the
airplane has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the
area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have
been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the
requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance according to
paragraph (g) of this AD. The request should include an assessment
of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the
unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition
has not been eliminated, the request should include specific
proposed actions to address it.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25:
Equipment/Furnishings.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Cracks have been found in central spreaders P/N 92-000100-200-1
or P/N 92-000101-200-1. This may heavily affect the structural
integrity of the seat.
Failure of the central spreaders could result in injury to an
occupant during emergency conditions.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Within 500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
perform a visual inspection of central spreaders, P/N 92-000100-200-
1 and P/N 92-000101-200-1, of the affected seats using the
Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part One: Checking Procedure,'' of
Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated January
17, 2003 (``the service bulletin''). If no crack is found, repeat
this inspection at intervals not exceeding 500 flight hours until a
new central spreader, P/N 92-000100-200-1 or P/N 92-000101-200-1,
and doublers, P/N 00-6536, are installed in accordance with ``Part
Three: Central Spreader Replacement'' of the service bulletin. Type
1, 2, and 3 cracks are defined in the Accomplishment Instructions,
``Part One: Checking Procedure,'' of the service bulletin.
(i) If a type 1 crack is found, within 6 months or 500 flight
hours after accomplishing the inspection, whichever comes first,
check the crack to determine that it did not enlarge to a type 2 or
type 3 crack by using the Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part One:
Checking Procedure,'' of the service bulletin; install doublers, P/N
00-6536, by using the Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part Two:
Central Spreader Modification,'' of the service bulletin, and record
this modification by using ``B--Seat identification'' of the
Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part One: Checking Procedure,'' of
the service bulletin.
(ii) If a type 2 or 3 crack is found, before further flight,
replace the affected central spreader with a new one with the same
part number, equipped with doublers, P/N 00-6536, by using the
Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part Three: Central Spreader
Replacement,'' of the service bulletin.
(iii) If a new spreader is unavailable, before further flight,
do a temporary repair by installing doublers, P/N 00-6536, by using
the Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part Two: Central Spreader
Modification,'' of the service bulletin. This temporary repair may
remain in place no longer than 500 flight hours or six months,
whichever comes first. After removing the temporary repair, before
further flight, install a new spreader with the same P/N equipped
with doublers, P/N 00-6536, by using the Accomplishment
Instructions, ``Part Three: Central Spreader Replacement,'' of the
service bulletin, and record this modification by following the
instructions in ``B--Seat identification'' of the Accomplishment
Instructions, ``Part Three: Central Spreader Replacement,'' of the
service bulletin.
(2) If not already done, within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, install doublers, P/N 00-6536, on new central
spreaders of affected seats by using the Accomplishment
Instructions, ``Part Three: Central Spreader Replacement,'' of Sicma
Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 3, dated January 17,
2003 (``the service bulletin''). Record this modification by
following instructions in ``B--Seat identification'' of the
Accomplishment Instructions, ``Part Three: Central Spreader
Replacement,'' of the service bulletin. Installing a new central
spreader P/N 92-000100-200-1 or 92-000101-200-1, and doublers, P/N
00-6536 on all affected seats terminates the requirements of this
AD.
(3) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005, Issue 1,
dated August 29, 2002; and Issue 2, dated October 29, 2002; are
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note 2: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service
information as follows: The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) airworthiness directive 2002-504(AB),
effective October 12, 2002, specifies that doublers, P/N 00-6536, be
installed on central spreaders of affected seats by December 31,
2005. This AD requires the doublers to be installed within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace
Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington,
Massachusetts 01803; telephone 781-238-7161; fax 781-238-7170.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
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actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the
State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are
required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to
service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection requirements and has assigned
OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI DGAC Airworthiness Directive 2002-504(AB),
effective October 12, 2002; and Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-
25-005, Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003, including Annex 1, dated
July 17, 2002; for related information.
(i) Contact Jeffrey Lee, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, Engine and Propeller Directorate; 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; telephone 781-238-
7161; fax 781-238-7170, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 92-25-005,
Issue 3, dated January 17, 2003, including Annex 1, dated July 17,
2002, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Sicma Aero Seat service bulletin contains the
following effective pages:
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Issue level shown on
Page No. page Date shown on page
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1-30.............. 3.................... January 17, 2003.
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;ANNEX 1
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;1-3.............. Original............. July 17, 2002.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Sicma
Aero Seat, 7 Rue Lucien Coupet, 36100 Issoudun, France; telephone
+33 (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax +33 (0) 2 54 03 15 16; e-mail:
customerservices@sicma.zodiac.com; Internet https://www.sicma.zodiac.com/en/.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 8, 2010.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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