Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-19415 · GEVEN S.p.A. Seat Assemblies, Type D1-02 and D1-03
GEVEN S.p.A. Seat Assemblies, Type D1-02 and D1-03
(1) This AD applies to certain GEVEN S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1-02 (also known as “Lightweight AFT facing seats”) and D1-03 (also known as “Lightweight” Classic and Prestige) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, with part numbers (P/Ns) and Effectivity Codes listed in Table 1.1.1 of Geven Service Bulletin (SB) No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016.
(2) These appliances are installed on, but not limited to, Avions de transport regional (ATR) 42 and ATR 72 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GEVEN S.p.A. (Geven) Type D1-02 and D1-03 seat assemblies. This AD was prompted by a report that seat belt attachment bolts were found detached or partially detached from the seat. This AD requires inspection, torque verification, and modification of certain model seats. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
(1) Within six months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1-03 (also known as “Lightweight” Classic and Prestige) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-03-()()()-()()(), modify the safety belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side spreader, and torque check the safety belt attachment assemblies on the central and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs. (8 nm).
(2) Within six months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, for all Geven Type D1-02 (also known as “Lightweight aft facing seats”) in-arm table, standard, and last row seats, P/N D1-02-()()()-()()(), perform the following:
(i) Torque check the seat belt attachment assemblies on the aisle side, central, and fuselage side spreaders to 71 in-lbs., and verify that the safety belt attachment is free to rotate.
(ii) If the safety belt attachment is not free to rotate following paragraph (g)(2)(i), replace the bushing in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1 of Geven SB No. D103-25-004, Revision 4, dated March 15, 2016, or block each affected seat until the bushing replacement is accomplished.
Although the service information identified in paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD does not include that reporting requirement.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
Appliances and equipment
