Ashley J. Dennis

Document ID: FAA-2009-0615-0007
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Federal Aviation Administration
Received Date: July 21 2009, at 11:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: July 22 2009, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: July 16 2009, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: August 17 2009, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 809f74a7
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This is comment on Rule

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, -221, -222 Airplanes and Model A300 F4-605R and -622R Airplanes

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I was reviewing the new NPRM 2009-NM-043-AD (Docket No. FAA-2009-0615) and had one question from the wording of paragraph 2.(f)(3) which states: As of the effective date of this AD, do not install an IPECO pilot or co-pilot mechanical seat P/N 3A218-000X-01-1 on any airplane, unless the seat has been inspected and modified, as applicable in accordance with Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-25A6210 (in our case) dated July 9, 2008. The above referenced SB A300-25A6210 performs inspection only and replaces the spring(s) if found damaged or missing and does not accomplish the modification which is per Airbus SB A300-25-6214. So is the intent of the above paragraph to state "unless the seat has been inspected"? (the word modified should be removed). Please clarify.