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AD/RES/28 - Pacific Scientific Lift Lever Buckle Assemblies

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This directive mandates removal and replacement of Pacific Scientific lift‑lever buckle assemblies identified in two Service Bulletins, requiring operators to fit the specified replacement assemblies by 18 February 1995. It affects aircraft using those lap‑belt/restraint parts and was issued after reports passengers had difficulty releasing the buckles in a crash landing.

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AD/RES/28 - Pacific Scientific Lift Lever Buckle Assemblies

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/RES/28 Pacific Scientific Lift Lever Buckle Assemblies 9/94

Applicability: Pacific Scientific lap belts and restraint systems which incorporate a lift lever buckle assembly identified in the Requirement Documents.

Requirement: Remove from service all seat belts and safety harnesses identified in Pacific Scientific Service Bulletins 1108435-25-01 or 1108460-25-01, dated 28 April 1994, and replace them with new assemblies in accordance with the respective Service Bulletin.

Note: Rotary type buckles are not affected.

Compliance: Before 18 February 1995.

Background: Following a crash landing in USA, the surviving passengers reported difficulty in releasing their lap belts. The FAA has released a proposed AD with a compliance time of 90 days. Anticipation of FAA AD will allow a longer compliance time.

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