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AD/RES/2 - Inertia Reels - AN-R-29 - Inspection

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This AD mandates annual teardown, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly and a bump test of all AN‑R‑29 inertia‑reel seatbelt retractors.

It applies to aircraft owners/operators and the licensed engineers who service them, ensuring reels lock reliably by preventing failures from corrosion, dirt or wear—critical for occupant restraint during sudden stops or crashes.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 107 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/RES/2 Inertia Reels - AN-R-29 - Inspection 2/65

Applicability: All inertia reels to US Spec. AN-R-29.

Requirement: Dismantle the inertia reel, clean and inspect for wear and corrosion lubricate where necessary and reassemble. Check the inertia lock for operation by means of a simple bump test.

Compliance: At intervals not exceeding 12 months from date of last inspection.

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