SAFO 09002
Cessna 195 · Airworthiness Directives
Overview
This Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) addresses safety concerns regarding in-flight slippage of pilot and co-pilot seats in various Cessna aircraft models, including the Cessna 195. Issued by the FAA, the document emphasizes the importance of compliance with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2, which mandates periodic inspections of seat tracks. The SAFO highlights a significant increase in service difficulty reports and accidents related to seat slippage, urging operators and maintenance personnel to ensure adherence to the AD to enhance safety. The document serves as a reminder for pilots and operators to familiarize themselves with the AD requirements and to confirm that their maintenance providers are knowledgeable about and compliant with the directive.
- Compliance with AD 87-20-03 R2 is mandatory for Cessna 195 and other models.
- Periodic inspections of seat tracks are required to prevent in-flight slippage.
- Accidents related to seat slippage have increased significantly since 1996.
- Operators should confirm their maintenance provider's compliance with the AD.
- The document serves as a reminder of the operational safety concerns associated with seat slippage.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.faa.gov. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Airworthiness Directives
- Year
- 2009
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 23 KB
- Publisher
- www.faa.gov
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In this document
Subject
The SAFO addresses the issue of in-flight slippage of pilot and co-pilot seats specifically in Cessna models 303, 336, 337, and all legacy single-engine Cessna models including the 195.
Purpose
The purpose of this SAFO is to remind all stakeholders, including inspectors and maintenance technicians, of the mandatory compliance with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2, which requires periodic inspections of seat tracks.
Background
The document outlines a concerning trend where service difficulty reports and accidents related to seat slippage have increased significantly since 1996, indicating that compliance with the AD is lacking.
Recommended Action
Pilots and operators are advised to familiarize themselves with the requirements of AD 87-20-03 R2 and to ensure that their maintenance providers are knowledgeable about and compliant with this directive.
Safety notes
- In-flight slippage of pilot and co-pilot seats poses a significant safety risk.
- Failure to comply with AD 87-20-03 R2 may lead to accidents.
Full document text
SAFOSafety Alert for Operators U.S. Department SAFO 09002 of Transportation DATE: 1/27/09 Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standards Service Washington, DC http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo A SAFO contains important safety information and may include recommended action. SAFO content should be especially valuable to air carriers in meeting their statutory duty to provide service with the highest possible degree of safety in the public interest. Besides the specific action recommended in a SAFO, an alternative action may be as effective in addressing the safety issue named in the SAFO. Subject: In-flight slippage of pilot and co-pilot seats on Cessna models 303, 336 and 337; and all legacy (pre-1986) single-engine Cessna models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190, 195, 205, 206, 207 and 210 Purpose: This SAFO is issued to remind inspectors, operators, owners and maintenance technicians of the mandatory requirement to comply with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 87-20-03 R2. This AD requires periodic inspections of the seat tracks, and repair or replacement of the tracks as necessary. Background: Service Difficulty Reports (SDR) and accidents increased from nearly 2 per year (prior to 1996) to over 5 per year after 1996. The number of accidents statistically increased from 1 every 3 years (prior to 1996) to 1 every 20 weeks since 1996. In the past 20 years, 6 fatalities are known and 70 SDRs reported. These results indicate compliance to AD 87-20-03 R2 is not being accomplished for a significant number of airplanes. Discussion: Full compliance to AD 87-20-03 R2 must be achieved. Recommended Action: Recommend pilots and operators become familiar with the requirements and intervals of AD 87-20-03 R2 due to the significant operational safety concern it addresses. Also recommend pilots and operators confirm their maintenance provider’s knowledge and accomplishment of this AD to eliminate incidents and accidents due to in-flight seat slippage of pilot and co-pilot seats. Questions: Contact Hieu Nguyen, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, by phone at (316) 946-4129 (phone) or by fax at (316) 946-4107 for more information. Approved by: AFS-200 OPR: AFS-800
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