{"id":"F2006B06937","name":"AD/SEATS/9 - PTC Seating Products Division B/E Aerospace Model 950","slug":"ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":114828,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2006B06937-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"AD/SEATS/9 - PTC Seating Products Division B/E Aerospace Model 950","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\nmeta-generator: Aspose.Words for .NET 22.10.0\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\nCOMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY\n\nSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES\n\n \n\n![](image.001.png)  Seats and Berths\n\n \n\nAD/SEATS/9 PTC Seating Products Division B/E Aerospace Model 950\n\n\n12/96\n\n \n\nApplicability: PTC Seating Products Division, B/E Aerospace model 950 equipped with a footrest assembly.\n\n \n\nRequirement: 1. Remove footrest assembly arms P/N 98440-1, or -2, in accordance with PTC Aerospace SB 25-1192 Rev A.\n\n \n\n2. Install conversion kit P/N 122966-1 in accordance with PTC Aerospace SB 251330.\n\n \n\nNote: FAA AD 96-12-09 refers.\n\n \n\nCompliance: Before 12 June 1997.\n\n \n\nBackground:  This Directive is prompted by finger injuries that have occurred during attempts to either extend or retract the footrest assembly.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The directive's scope does not change the instrument's stated intent. It requires removal of identified footrest arms and installation of a specified conversion kit on the named seat model to address finger-injury incidents, with a fixed compliance date. (Applicability; Requirement; Compliance; Background)"},"complexity_factors":["Narrow applicability: specific to B/E Aerospace model 950 seats fitted with a footrest assembly (Applicability)","Technical parts identification: requires removal/installation of parts by part number (P/N 98440-1 or -2; conversion kit P/N 122966-1) (Requirement)","Mandated procedural compliance: work must follow two specific PTC service bulletins (SB 25-1192 Rev A; SB 251330) (Requirement)","Fixed deadline for compliance (before 12 June 1997) increases logistical burden but keeps legal scope simple (Compliance)","Cross-reference to an FAA AD but no alternative compliance pathways or exemptions given (Note)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires owners/operators to remove footrest arms P/Ns 98440‑1 or 98440‑2 and install conversion kit P/N 122966‑1 on PTC (B/E Aerospace) model 950 seats with footrests, using the named PTC service bulletins, completed by 12 June 1997.  \n\nIssued after finger‑injury reports, it imposes the cost and scheduling burden on aircraft owners/operators and cross‑references FAA AD 96‑12‑09."},"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 specific aircraft seats. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of preventing finger injuries from faulty footrest mechanisms."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 200 words)","Only 2 operative requirements with clear part numbers","Single applicability criterion (specific seat model with footrest)","No defined terms section","No cross-references to other legislation (only references manufacturer service bulletins and a related FAA directive)","Simple linear structure: applicability → requirement → compliance date → background"],"plain_english_summary":"This is an **Airworthiness Directive (AD)** — essentially a mandatory safety order issued by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).\n\n**What it does:**\nIt orders airlines and aircraft operators to fix a specific safety problem with certain passenger seats.\n\n**Who it affects:**\nAnyone operating aircraft that use **PTC Seating Products Division model 950 seats** (made by B/E Aerospace) **that have a footrest assembly**. These are typically found in commercial aircraft cabins.\n\n**What must be done:**\nOperators must:\n1. **Remove** specific footrest arm parts (part numbers 98440-1 or 98440-2) following the manufacturer's service bulletin instructions\n2. **Install** a replacement conversion kit (part number 122966-1) following different manufacturer instructions\n\n**Why it matters:**\nPeople were **injuring their fingers** when trying to extend or retract the footrests. This directive prevents further injuries by mandating a design fix.\n\n**Deadline:**\nThe work had to be completed before **12 June 1997**.\n\n**Note:** This aligns with a US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directive (AD 96-12-09), showing this was an international safety concern."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950","history":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-seats-9-ptc-seating-products-division-b-e-aerospace-model-950/documents"}}