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Special airworthiness information bulletin · Passenger Compartment Equipment: Seat to Seat Track Attach Fittings

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Issued
November 2, 2012
Products
Appliance
Makes
Transport Category Aircraft, Weber Aircraft LLC
Models
Weber Aircraft LLC seats, Model 4001 seats, Model 4004 seats, Model 5150 seats, Model 5200 seats, Model 6002 seats, Model 6200 seats, Model 7001 seats, Model 7501 seats, Model 7502 seats, Model 8000 seats, Model 8001 seats

Advisory, not mandatory. DRS record last changed November 2, 2012.

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FAA Aviation Safety

SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS

INFORMATION BULLETIN SAIB: SW-13-05 SUBJ: Passenger Compartment Equipment: Seat to Seat Track Attach Fittings Date: November 2, 2012 This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory.

Introduction

This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin advises owners and operators of all transport category aircraft with Weber Aircraft LLC seats models 4001, 4004, 5150, 5200, 6002, 6200, 7001, 7501, 7502, 8000 and 8001 installed, that the rear track fittings, part number 840620-401/-403, can potentially be installed incorrectly.

At this time, this airworthiness concern has not been determined to be an unsafe condition that would warrant airworthiness directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 39.

Background

There have been several reports of loose seat installations that could be related to improper rear seat track fitting installations and/or maintenance. During installation of the seat, the rear fitting’s shear plunger may not properly engage due to improper care and maintenance. Weber Aircraft LLC has developed MOD KIT–TRACK FITTING INSPECTION, Drawing 867330, Revision B, dated October 26, 2012, to aide the owner and operators of the affected model aircraft in reviewing inservice parts. The SIL also provides detailed inspection instructions to establish serviceability.

Recommendations We recommend that owners and operators of the transport category aircraft listed in the Introduction Section above review Weber Aircraft LLC Drawing 867330, Revision B, dated October 26, 2012, and inspect the seat installations for loose seats and incorrectly installed fittings.

For Further Information Contact Andrew Gfrerer, Program Manager, 2601 Meacham Blvd, Fort Worth Texas 76137; phone: (817) 222-5147; fax: (817) 222-5960; e-mail: Andrew.Gfrerer@faa.gov.

For Related Service Information Contact Weber Aircraft LLC, 2000 Weber Drive, Gainesville TX 76240; phone: (940) -668-4878; fax: (940) - 668-4836.