✈️Airworthiness Directive Requires Compliance for Specific Aviation Buckles
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes with certain Pacific Scientific Company rotary buckle assemblies (buckles) installed. This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect in the screws used inside the buckle. This AD requires inspecting the buckle screws, and depending on the results, reidentifying the buckle, replacing the screws and reidentifying the buckle, or replacing the buckle. This AD also allows optionally prohibiting use of the seat until the actions required by this AD are accomplished. This AD also prohibits installing certain buckles on any airplane. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory text mandates compliance with airworthiness directives for specific buckles installed in airplanes, highlighting the requirement for inspections, replacements, and prohibitions affecting operational compliance and safety. These requirements can incur substantial costs for affected operators, impacting financial planning and operational capabilities.