{"id":"F2006L03631","name":"AD/SEATS/26 - Aviointeriors Passenger Seat Rear Fitting Attachment - Replacement","slug":"ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":137338,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006L03631-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Seats and Berths","sectionType":"division","heading":"Seats and Berths","content":"### Seats and Berths\n\n| AD/SEATS/26 | Aviointeriors Passenger Seat Rear Fitting Attachment - Replacement | 12/2006 |\n| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Passenger Seats as listed in Aviointeriors Service Bulletin No. 180/A84-01.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |\n| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement:   | Accomplish modification instructions in accordance with Aviointeriors Service Bulletin No. 180/A84-01 or later approved revision.Note: EASA AD 2006-0264 refers.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |\n| Compliance:    | Within 18 months of the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |\n|                | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 23 November 2006.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |\n| Background:    | High torque during seat installation or improper maintenance operation resulted in broken shear plunger screws and subsequent disengagement of the shear plunger from the seat track.The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent unrestrained movement of the passenger seats during high forward deceleration of the airplane, which could result in injury to the passengers or crew members during an emergency landing. |\n\n![](image.001.png)  \nDavid Villiers  \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n12 October 2006","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/SEATS/26","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/SEATS/26","content":"## AD/SEATS/26","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Aviointeriors Passenger Seat Rear Fittin","sectionType":"part","heading":"Aviointeriors Passenger Seat Rear Fitting Attachment - Replacement","content":"## Aviointeriors Passenger Seat Rear Fitting Attachment - Replacement","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"12/2006","sectionType":"part","heading":"12/2006","content":"## 12/2006","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a discrete, targeted safety directive addressing a specific mechanical defect in a specific seat model. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of mandating a single replacement part."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical requirement referencing an external manufacturer document","No defined terms section — relies entirely on external Service Bulletin for technical specifications","Simple two-part structure: applicability + requirement + compliance deadline","No nested exceptions, conditional logic, or cross-references to other legislation","Background explanation is straightforward causal chain (broken screw → loose seat → injury risk)","Total length: approximately 200 words of substantive content"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD mandates replacement of faulty rear fitting attachments on specified Aviointeriors passenger seats using the manufacturer’s Service Bulletin No. 180/A84-01. It affects airlines, operators and maintenance crews because shear plunger screws can fracture, allowing seats to detach in a hard landing and injure occupants; the modification must be completed within 18 months of 23 November 2006 and compliance is legally required."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD's scope aligns with the stated safety intent: prevent seat disengagement by mandating modification of the specified rear fitting attachment on seats listed in SB 180/A84-01. The instrument confines action to those listed seats and to procedures in the referenced service bulletin; no expansion or narrowing of that scope is indicated in the text provided."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow technical scope: targets specific Aviointeriors seats listed in SB 180/A84-01.","Relies on an external manufacturer service bulletin (or later approved revision) for required procedures.","Fixed compliance timeframe (18 months) creates scheduling pressure for operators and maintainers.","Safety-critical hardware replacement/torque control requires skilled maintenance and certification.","Cross-reference to EASA AD 2006-0264 increases regulatory provenance but not procedural detail."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires replacement/modification of the rear fitting attachment on Aviointeriors passenger seats listed in Aviointeriors Service Bulletin No. 180/A84-01, carried out to that Service Bulletin (or a later approved revision). Affected operators or maintenance organisations must complete the work within 18 months of the AD’s effective date (23 Nov 2006). The action responds to broken shear-plunger screws caused by high installation torque or improper maintenance and is intended to prevent seats moving during high forward deceleration; cost and compliance fall to aircraft owners/operators."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement","history":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-seats-26-aviointeriors-passenger-seat-rear-fitting-attachment-replacement/documents"}}