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AD/SEATS/6 - Aviatech Flight Crew Seats

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Operators of de Havilland DHC‑8 aircraft fitted with specified Aviatech Model 394 pilot/co‑pilot seats must carry out the remedial inspections/repairs mandated by Transport Canada AD CF‑91‑04, using Aviatech SB 2 Rev A, to address reported shoulder‑harness wear. Compliance is required before 1 September 1991. The rule narrowly affects aircraft with the listed part numbers, leaves technical steps and costs to the referenced AD/bulletin, and places responsibility on operators.

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AD/SEATS/6 - Aviatech Flight Crew Seats

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/SEATS/6 Aviatech Flight Crew Seats 7/91

Applicability: Aviatech Inc. pilot & co-pilot seats Model 394, P/N's 394-(000)-01, -02, -03, -04, -05

and -06, and 394-(001)-01, -02, -03, -04, -05 and -06, approved by Transport Canada under TSO Design Approval C39A used on de Havilland DHC-8 aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the Requirements of Transport Canada AD CF-91-04.

Note: Aviatech SB 2 Rev A refers.

Compliance: Prior to 1 September 1991.

Background: There have been cases of excessive wear and fraying of the pilot and co-pilot shoulder harness caused by rubbing of the shoulder harness on the guides located on top of the seat-back. Compliance date required by Transport Canada is extended by one month due to receipt date of Canadian Directive.

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