13 Jun 2025

✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directives Affecting Ipeco Pilot Seats

Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Limited Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ipeco Holdings Limited (Ipeco) pilot and co-pilot seats. This AD was prompted by reports of unexpected rearward movement of pilot and co-pilot seats during take-off and landing. This AD requires a one-time visual inspection of each affected seat, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions, and operational tests. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Agencies

  • Transportation Department
  • Federal Aviation Administration

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The regulation requires compliance with new airworthiness directives (AD) for specific pilot and co-pilot seats, imposing regulatory obligations on businesses operating affected aircraft. This may involve significant costs for inspections and potential corrective actions to ensure safety.

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