AD NUMBER: 2007-19-13
MANUFACTURER: Seats
SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-19-13
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the aviation authority of the United Kingdom (UK) to identify and correct an unsafe condition on B/E Aerospace Skyluxe II (AA2) passenger seats.

The MCAI states the following: Compliance is required with B/E Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin 25-20-2658 not later than one month from receipt of the bulletin.

The Alert Service Bulletin requires inspection and re-orientation of the Hydrolok retaining pin.

This action is required because under certain conditions the Hydrolok pin can migrate and disconnect from the seat structure, resulting in the seat back having no rearward restraint and allowing it to rotate aft into the seat or exit pathway behind.

We are issuing this AD to prevent detachment of the seat hydrolok pin, allowing the seat back to rotate aft without restraint, which could lead to occupant injury.

FMI: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/airworthiness_directives/