# Proposed AD FAA-2022-0014: Textron Aviation Inc. (Type Certificate Previously Held by Cessna Aircraft Company) Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2022-08-03
- Products: Textron
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 27, 2022, 87 FR 4168
- Comments due: March 14, 2022
- Became: [AD 2022-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-08-03)
- Docket: FAA-2022-0014 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2022-0014, where comments are filed)
- Project: AD-2021-00114-A
- FR document: 2022-01541
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/90/cb/90cb801ad1794a1e9ddd503040cb625ec82936a8360e48aa14e73f2758b8312a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-27/pdf/2022-01541.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/27/2022-01541/airworthiness-directives-textron-aviation-inc-type-certificate-previously-held-by-cessna-aircraft
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FR-ADNPRM-2022-01541-00000000000.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2022-0014

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model 120 and 140 airplanes and all Model 140A airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of seat belt center bracket failures from overstress. This proposed AD would require determining if the seat belt center bracket is made of steel and replacing any non-steel brackets. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 27, 2022: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2022-01541, comments due Mar 14, 2022 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/27/2022-01541/airworthiness-directives-textron-aviation-inc-type-certificate-previously-held-by-cessna-aircraft)

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