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2015-10-02 ZODIAC SEATS FRANCE (FORMERLY SICMA AERO SEAT): Amendment 39-18157. Docket No. FAA-2015-1282; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-007-AD.
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE

    This AD becomes effective June 12, 2015.

(b) AFFECTED ADS

    This  AD  replaces  AD  2014-20-11,  Amendment 39-17984  (79 FR 60322,
    October 7, 2014).

(c) APPLICABILITY

    This AD applies to Zodiac  Seats France 9140, 9166, 9173,  9174, 9184,
    9188, 9196, 91B7, 91B8, 91C0,  91C2, 91C4, 91C5, 91C9, 9301,  and 9501
    series  passenger seat  assemblies;  identified  in Annex 1,  Issue 3,
    dated January 25, 2012, of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012,
    Issue 6, dated January 25,  2012. These passenger seat assemblies  are
    installed  on,  but  not  limited  to,  the  airplanes  identified  in
    paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in  any
    category.

(1) Airbus  Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter,  and  A330-300 series air-
    planes.

(2) Airbus  Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500,  and  A340-600 series air-
    planes.

(3) The  Boeing Company Model 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER,  and
    777F series airplanes.

(d) SUBJECT

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/Furnish-
    ings.

(e) REASON

    This AD was prompted  by a report of  cracks in the backrest  links on
    certain seats  and also  by a  determination that  a model designation
    specified in paragraph (c)(1) of AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79
    FR 60322, October 7,  2014) was incorrect. We  are issuing this AD  to
    detect and correct  cracks in the  backrest links, which  could affect
    the structural integrity  of seat backrests.  Failure of the  backrest
    links could result in injury  to an occupant during emergency  landing
    conditions.

(f) COMPLIANCE

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,  unless al-
    ready done.

(g) RETAINED REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS, WITH NO CHANGES

    This paragraph restates the requirements  of paragraph (g) of AD  2014
    -20-11,  Amendment  39-17984 (79 FR 60322,  October 7, 2014),  with no
    changes. At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)  and
    (g)(2) of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for cracking of seat
    backrest  links  having  part  number  (P/N)  90-000200-104-1,  P/N 90
    -000200-104-2,  P/N  90-000202-104-1,  and  P/N  90-000202-104-2,   in
    accordance  with   the  "PART   ONE:  GENERAL   INTERMEDIATE  CHECKING
    PROCEDURE"  of  the  Accomplishment Instructions  of  Sicma  Aero Seat
    Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated January 25, 2012, including
    Annex 1, Issue 3, dated January  25, 2012. If no cracking is  found on
    any link, repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to  exceed
    900  flight  hours on  the  seat or  5  months since  the  most recent
    inspection, whichever occurs later, until the replacement specified in
    paragraph (i) of this AD is done.

(1) Within 6,000 flight hours on the seat  or  2 years,  whichever  occurs
    later after the seat manufacturing date or after the backrest link re-
    placement.

(2) Within  900 flight hours  on  the  seat  after  October 22, 2014  (the
    effective date AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October
    7, 2014)), but no later than 5 months after October 22, 2014.

(h) RETAINED CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, WITH NO CHANGES

    This paragraph restates the requirements  of paragraph (h) of AD  2014
    -20-11,  Amendment  39-17984 (79 FR 60322,  October 7, 2014),  with no
    changes.

(1) If,  during  any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,  any
    cracking is found on the link and no crack length exceeds the lock-out
    pin-hole as specified in Figure 2 or 4,  as applicable,  of Sicma Aero
    Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6,  dated January 25, 2012, in-
    cluding Annex 1,  Issue 3, dated  January 25, 2012:  Within 600 flight
    hours on  the seat  or 3  months, whichever  occurs later  after crack
    identification, replace the cracked link with a new link in accordance
    with "PART TWO: ROUTINE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (EXCEPT FOR SERIES 91B7,
    91B8  &  91C5)" or  "PART  THREE: ROUTINE  REPLACEMENT  PROCEDURE (FOR
    SERIES 91B7, 91B8 & 91C5)" of the Accomplishment Instructions of Sicma
    Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated January 25, 2012,
    including Annex 1, Issue 3, dated January 25, 2012.

(2) If,  during  any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,  any
    cracking is found on the link and any crack length exceeds  the  lock-
    out pin-hole as specified in Figure 2 or 4,  as applicable,  of  Sicma
    Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated January 25, 2012,
    including Annex 1, Issue 3,  dated  January 25, 2012:  Before  further
    flight,  replace the cracked link with a new link,  in accordance with
    "PART TWO: ROUTINE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (EXCEPT FOR SERIES 91B7, 91B8
    & 91C5)"  or  "PART  THREE:  ROUTINE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (FOR SERIES
    91B7, 91B8 & 91C5)"  of  the Accomplishment Instructions of Sicma Aero
    Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated January 25, 2012,  in-
    cluding Annex 1, Issue 3, dated January 25, 2012.

(i) RETAINED REPLACEMENT, WITH NO CHANGES

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of  AD 2014-
    20-11,  Amendment 39-17984  (79 FR 60322,  October 7, 2014),  with  no
    changes.  At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and
    (i)(2) of this AD:  Replace  all  seat backrest links,  having P/N 90-
    000200-104-1, P/N 90-000200-104-2,  P/N 90-000202-104-1,  and  P/N 90-
    000202-104-2,  with new links, in accordance  with "PART TWO:  ROUTINE
    REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (EXCEPT FOR SERIES 91B7, 91B8 & 91C5)" or  "PART
    THREE: ROUTINE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE  (FOR SERIES 91B7, 91B8  & 91C5)"
    of the Accomplishment Instructions of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin
    90-25-012, Issue 6 dated January 25, 2012, including Annex 1, Issue 3,
    dated January 25, 2012.

(1) Within 12,000 flight hours on the seat  or  4 years,  whichever occurs
    later  after  the  seat  manufacturing date or after the backrest link
    replacement.

(2) Within 3,500 flight hours  on  the  seat  after  October 22, 2014 (the
    effective date AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October
    7, 2014), but no later than 18 months after October 22, 2014.

(j) RETAINED CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS ACTIONS, WITH NO CHANGES

    This paragraph  restates the  credit provided  in paragraph  (j) of AD
    2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014), with no
    changes.  This  paragraph  provides  credit  for  actions  required by
    paragraphs  (g),  (h), and  (i)  of this  AD,  if those  actions  were
    performed before  October 22, 2014 (the effective date  AD 2014-20-11,
    Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322,  October 7, 2014), using the  service
    information specified in paragraph  (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3)  of this
    AD.

(1) Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 3,  dated October 3,
    2001, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(2) Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012,  Issue 4,  dated  December
    19, 2001, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(3) Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012,  Issue 5,  dated March 19,
    2004, including Annex 1, Issue 2, dated March 19, 2004,  which was in-
    corporated by reference  in  AD 2011-07-05,  Amendment 39-16642 (76 FR
    18020, April 1, 2011).

(k) OTHER FAA AD PROVISIONS

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs):  The  Manager,  Boston Air-
    craft Certification Office  (ACO), FAA, has  the authority to  approve
    AMOCs for this AD, if requested  using the procedures found in 14  CFR
    39.19. In  accordance with  14 CFR  39.19, send  your request  to your
    principal  inspector or  local Flight  Standards District  Office,  as
    appropriate. If sending  information directly to  the ACO, send  it to
    ATTN: Ian Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO, ANE-150, FAA,  Engine
    and Propeller Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park,  Burlington,
    MA   01803;   phone:    781-238-7757;   fax:   781-238-7170;    email:
    ian.lucas@faa.gov.  Before  using  any  approved  AMOC,  notify   your
    appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the
    manager  of  the local  flight  standards district  office/certificate
    holding district  office. The  AMOC approval  letter must specifically
    reference this AD.

(2) Contacting the Manufacturer:  For any requirement in this AD to obtain
    corrective actions from a manufacturer,  the  action  must  be  accom-
    plished using a method approved by the Manager,  Boston ACO,  FAA;  or
    the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

(l) RELATED INFORMATION

(1) Refer  to  Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)  EASA
    Airworthiness Directive 2012-0038,  dated March 12, 2012,  for related
    information.  You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at  http://www.
    regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1282

(2) Service information identified in this AD  that is not incorporated by
    reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(4)
    and (m)(5) of this AD.

(m) MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(1) The  Director  of  the  Federal Register approved the incorporation by
    reference (IBR)  of  the  service information listed in this paragraph
    under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.

(2) You must use  this service information as applicable to do the actions
    required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.

(3) The following service information was approved for  IBR on October 22,
    2014 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014).

(i) Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated January 25,
    2012, including Annex 1, Issue 3, dated January 25, 2012.

(ii) Reserved.

(4) For  service information identified in this AD,  contact  Zodiac Seats
    France, 7,  Rue Lucien Coupet,  36100 ISSOUDUN, France;  telephone +33
    (0) 2 54 03 39 39; fax +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00;  email customerservices@
    sicma.zodiac.com; Internet http://www.sicma.zodiacaerospace.com/en/.

(5) You may view this service information at the FAA,  Transport  Airplane
    Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.  For information on the
    availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

(6) You  may  view  this  service  information  that  is  incorporated  by
    reference at the  National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
    For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202
    -741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
    locations.html.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on  May 4, 2015. Jeffrey E.  Duven, Manager,
Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ian Lucas,  Aerospace  Engineer,  Boston
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) ANE-150,  FAA,  Engine  and  Propeller
Directorate,  12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;  phone:
781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; email: ian.lucas@faa.gov.
PREAMBLE 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1282; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-007-AD;
Amendment 39-18157; AD 2015-10-02]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats France (Formerly Sicma
Aero Seat) Passenger Seat Assemblies

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-20-11,
for Zodiac Seats France 9140, 9166, 9173, 9174, 9184, 9188, 9196, 91B7,
91B8, 91C0, 91C2, 91C4, 91C5, 91C9, 9301, and 9501 series passenger
seat assemblies. AD 2014-20-11 required a general visual inspection for
cracking of backrest links; replacement with new links if cracking is found; and
eventual replacement of all links with new links. This AD was prompted
by a determination that a model designation specified in paragraph
(c)(1) of that AD was incorrect. This new AD identifies the correct
model designation. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks
in the backrest links, which could affect the structural integrity of
seat backrests. Failure of the backrest links could result in injury to
an occupant during emergency landing conditions.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 12, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 22,
2014 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014).
We must receive comments on this AD by July 13, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions
for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Zodiac Seats
France, 7, Rue Lucien Coupet, 36100 ISSOUDUN, France; telephone +33 (0)
2 54 03 39 39; fax +33 (0) 2 54 03 39 00; email
customerservices@sicma.zodiac.com; Internet http://www.sicma.zodiacaerospace.
com/en/. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
1282; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian Lucas, Aerospace Engineer, Boston
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) ANE-150, FAA, Engine and Propeller
Directorate, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781-238-7757; fax: 781-238-7170; email: ian.lucas@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

On September 23, 2014, we issued AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984
(79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014), to supersede AD 2011-07-05, Amendment
39-16642 (76 FR 18020, April 1, 2011). AD 2014-20-11 applied to certain
Zodiac Seats France 9140, 9166, 9173, 9174, 9184, 9188, 9196, 91B7,
91B8, 91C0, 91C2, 91C4, 91C5, 91C9, 9301, and 9501 series passenger
seat assemblies; identified in Annex 1, Issue 3, dated January 25,
2012, of Sicma Aero Seat Service Bulletin 90-25-012, Issue 6, dated
January 25, 2012. AD 2014-20-11 was prompted by a report that new seat
backrest links could be affected by cracks similar to those identified
on the backrest links with the previous design. AD 2014-20-11 required
a general visual inspection for cracking of backrest links, which
includes new seat backrest links; replacement with new links if
cracking is found; and eventual replacement of all links with new
links. We issued AD 2014-20-11 to detect and correct cracking of
backrest links, which could affect the structural integrity of seat
backrests. Failure of the backrest links could result in injury to an
occupant during emergency landing conditions.
AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014),
corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0038,
dated March 12, 2012. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2015-1282.
Since we issued AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322,
October 7, 2014), we have determined that, in paragraph (c)(1) of AD
2014-20-11, a model designation incorrectly specified ``A320-300''
instead of ``A330-300'' as one of the models that the affected
passenger seats might be installed on. Therefore, we have determined
that paragraph (c)(1) of this AD should read as follows: Airbus Model
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes.
We have also re-designated paragraph (l) of AD 2014-20-11,
Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014), as paragraph (l)(1)
of this AD. We also added a new paragraph (l)(2) to this AD to provide
information on the availability of service information that is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these
same type designs.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

Since there are currently no domestic operators of airplanes that
are equipped with this product, notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1282; Directorate
Identifier 2015-NM-007-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.
gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects 0 seat assemblies installed on,
but not limited to, transport airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR
60322, October 7, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
parts cost about $227 per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2014-20-11 is
$312 per product.
Since this AD only clarifies airplane models on which the affected
passenger seat assemblies might be installed, this AD adds no
additional economic burden.

Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2014-20-11, Amendment 39-17984 (79 FR 60322, October 7, 2014), and
adding the following new AD: