Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats

[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 103 (Friday, May 29, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 31893-31896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10806]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2025-1360; Project Identifier AD-2024-00710-Q,T; 
Amendment 39-23345; AD 2026-10-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
Goodrich cabin attendant seats installed on Airbus SAS Model A330-200 
series, A330-200 Freighter series, A330-300 series, A330-743L, A330-
841, A330-941, A340-200 series, A340-300 series, A340-541, A340-542, 
A340-641, and A340-642 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that 
track attachments used on certain part-numbered seats are non-
compliant. This AD requires replacing all seat track attachments and 
hardware and re-identifying the seat with a new part number. The FAA is 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2026.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 6, 2026.

ADDRESSES: 
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-1360; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 
docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
    <bullet> For Goodrich material identified in this AD, contact 
Goodrich Aircraft Interior Products, 1275 North Newport Road, Colorado 
Springs, CO 80916-2779; phone: 719-380-0391; email: 
[email protected]; website: collinsaerospace.com.
    <bullet> You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des 
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under 
Docket No. FAA-2025-1360.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Kim, Aviation Safety Engineer, 
FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712; phone: 562-627-5274; 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Goodrich cabin 
attendant seats installed on Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series, A330-200 
Freighter series, A330-300 series, A330-841, A330-941, A340-200 series, 
A340-300 series, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes. The NPRM was 
published in the Federal Register on July 11, 2025 (90 FR 30829). The 
NPRM was prompted by a report that track attachments used on certain 
part-numbered seats are non-compliant. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to 
require replacing all seat track attachments and hardware and re-
identifying the seat with a new part number. The FAA is issuing this AD 
to address cabin attendant seats that might detach from the airplane 
due to non-compliance with the seat requirement to withstand certain 
forces. This condition, if not addressed, could result in injury to the 
occupant or a blocked exit during an emergency evacuation.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received comments from three commenters, including Aviation 
Insight Pte Ltd, an individual, and an anonymous commenter, who 
supported the NPRM without change.
    The FAA also received comments from Airbus, Collins Aerospace, and 
Delta Air Lines (Delta). The following presents these comments and the 
FAA's response.

Request To Change References to Service Information

    Two commenters requested that the FAA revise the referenced service 
information to refer to the most recent service information. Collins 
Aerospace requested that the FAA update the references in the proposed 
AD for ``Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-071, Revision A, dated 
November 27, 2017'' to ``Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, 
Revision A, dated September 26, 2019.''
    Delta noted that updated revisions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 
2157-25-092, Revision C, dated May 18, 2022, exist and requested that 
Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision D, dated April 4, 2024, 
be referenced. Delta also requested that credit be given for Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision A, dated September 13, 2016. 
Delta stated that across all revisions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 
2157-25-092, the primary change pertains to warranty considerations, 
the modification involving the seats has remained largely consistent 
throughout, and the re-identification of the seat remained the same 
throughout all the revisions. Delta also requested that a note be added 
to specify that if the service bulletin label installed from previous 
accomplishment is worn out, it is allowed to re-install the SB label 
showing the revision to which the original work was done.
    The FAA partially agrees with the request to update service 
information references for ``Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-071, 
Revision A, dated November 27, 2017'' to ``Goodrich Service Bulletin 
2057-25-075, Revision A, dated September 26, 2019.'' The FAA notes that 
Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075 supersedes, i.e., replaces

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Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-071. In addition, the FAA has 
reviewed Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision C, dated June 
20, 2025, which is the newest revision of the service information. 
Revision C of Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, does not add any 
new actions to the Accomplishment Instructions. Therefore, the FAA has 
revised this final rule to refer to Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-
075, Revision C, dated June 20, 2025. The FAA has also added Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 2057-25-071, Revision A, dated November 27, 2017; 
Revision B, dated September 24, 2018; and Revision C, dated October 21, 
2019; and Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision NC, dated 
September 13, 2019; Revision A, dated September 26, 2019; and Revision 
B, dated April 4, 2024, as credit service information to paragraph (h) 
of this AD.
    The FAA agrees with Delta's request to use updated revisions of 
Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092 and allow credit for the previous 
revisions. The FAA has reviewed Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, 
Revision E, dated June 20, 2025, which is the newest revision of the 
service information and which does not add any new actions to the 
Accomplishment Instructions. Therefore, the FAA has revised this final 
rule to refer to Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision E, 
dated June 20, 2025. The FAA has also added Goodrich Service Bulletin 
2157-25-092, Revision A, dated September 13, 2016; Goodrich Service 
Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision C, dated May 18, 2022; and Goodrich 
Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision D, dated April 4, 2024, as 
credit service information to paragraph (h) of this AD.
    Regarding Delta's request to add a note to the credit paragraph to 
allow re-installing labels, the FAA does not agree as it is not 
necessary. Operators may re-install service bulletin labels provided it 
can be conclusively determined from a records review which revision was 
done.
    Additionally, the other service information referenced in the NPRM 
has been updated in this AD to refer to the newest revision of that 
service information; the requirements of this service information have 
not changed, and therefore, will not change the requirements of this 
AD. The changed references can be found in this AD in the Additional 
Changes section of this final rule.

Request To Update Applicability

    Airbus stated that for the Goodrich A330/A340 Cabin Attendant Seats 
(CAS) Models 2157, 2071, and 2201 installed under Airbus Design 
Organization Approval (DOA), the certification is covered by Airbus's 
Modifications (MOD) and Goodrich Declaration of Design and Performance. 
Airbus noted that in 2016, the Goodrich A330/A340 CAS Models 2157, 2071 
and 2201 (track mounted variants only) had been modified by MOD 
introducing a new track stud option. Airbus added this change requested 
by the supplier Goodrich based on an obsolescence of the original stud 
design (stud part number 2D1125-7).
    Airbus stated the root cause of the Goodrich-declared obsolescence 
is based on a failed Goodrich internal test campaign using the original 
stud part number in a different context, without Airbus or the European 
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) involvement. Airbus explained the 
test had been performed on a modified CAS part number not used and not 
controlled by Airbus and that the original CAS certification of the 
Airbus CAS part numbers covered by declaration of design and 
performance (DDP) passed all requirements and tests successfully. 
Airbus further stated there is no change to the Airbus CAS part numbers 
other than documented by the DDP and associated documentation.
    Airbus concluded that the CAS as installed under Airbus DOA are in 
compliance with Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR)/Federal Aviation 
Regulation (FAR) 25.562 and that there is no design deficiency 
identified so far. Airbus also concluded that since Airbus certifies 
all affected CAS independently of Technical Standard Order (TSO) 
approval, this non-compliance does not affect Airbus aircraft as all 
certification tests have been successfully completed. The FAA infers 
that Airbus is requesting that the applicability of the proposed AD be 
revised to exclude Airbus Model A330 and A340 airplanes with CAS 
installed under the Airbus DOA.
    The FAA disagrees with Airbus's request. Initial certification of 
the 2157, 2071, and 2201 seat models was completed under the Airbus 
DOA. Per Goodrich, the suspect track attachment 2D1125-7 was introduced 
via a minor change in 2005 at Airbus's request and was substantiated 
without testing. The 2D1125-7 cast track attachment was introduced and 
implemented on models delivered to Airbus under the Airbus DOA. Later 
testing on the cast track attachment showed the 2D1125-7 cast track 
attachment does not meet 14 CFR 25.562 and, therefore, the seat models 
are applicable. The FAA has not revised the applicability of this AD.

Additional Changes

    This final rule has also been updated with revised service 
information as follows:
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-25-046, Revision C, dated 
January 14, 2020, has been changed to Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-
25-046, Revision G, dated August 22, 2025; and
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision E, dated 
May 20, 2024, has been changed to Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-
013, Revision F, dated June 20, 2025.
    Additionally, the FAA has also added Goodrich Service Bulletin 
2071-25-046, Revision C, dated January 14, 2020; Revision D, dated 
April 4, 2024; Revision E, dated May 23, 2025; and Revision F, dated 
June 20, 2025; and Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision E, 
dated May 20, 2024, as credit service information to paragraph (h) of 
this AD.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered any comments 
received, and determined that air safety requires adopting this AD as 
proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products. Except for minor editorial changes, and 
any other changes described previously, this AD is adopted as proposed 
in the NPRM. None of the changes will increase the economic burden on 
any operator.

Explanation of Applicability

    Although Model A330-743L, A340-542, and A340-641 airplanes are not 
on the U.S. registry, the affected seats could be installed on the A330 
and A340 variants that are not on the U.S. type certificate data sheet 
(TCDS). Therefore, the FAA has included Model A330-743L, A340-542, and 
A340-641 airplanes in the applicability.

Material Incorporated by Reference Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed the following material:
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision C, dated 
June 20, 2025;
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-25-046, Revision G, dated 
August 22, 2025;
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision E, dated 
June 20, 2025; and
    <bullet> Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision F, dated 
June 20, 2025.
    This material specifies procedures for replacing all seat track 
attachments and hardware and then re-identifying the seat with a new 
part number. These

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documents apply to different airplane configurations. This service 
information is also identified as the property of UTC Aerospace Systems 
and Collins Aerospace.
    This material is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 59 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated costs
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                                                                                       Cost per    Cost on U.S.
                  Action                            Labor cost           Parts cost    product       operators
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Replacement and seat re-identification...  15 work-hours x $85 per           $1,500       $2,775        $163,725
                                            hour = $1,275.
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    The FAA has included all known costs in its cost estimate. 
According to the manufacturer, however, some or all of the costs of 
this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact 
on affected operators.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements. 
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight 
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for 
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary 
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that 
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to 
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive:

2026-10-05 Goodrich: Amendment 39-23345; Docket No. FAA-2025-1360; 
Project Identifier AD-2024-00710-Q,T.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective July 6, 2026.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Goodrich cabin attendant seats, part numbers 
2057-11XXXXXX with floor seating option, except for 2057-1 hard 
point mounted seats; 2201-1XXYY and -2XXYY; 2157-7XXXXXXX and -
9XXXXXXX; and 2071-2XXXX and -A2XXXX. These seats are installed on 
the Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, listed in 
paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD.
    (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -223F, -243F, -301, 
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, -343, -743L, -841, and -
941 airplanes.
    (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, -542, -
641, and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by a report that track attachments used on 
certain cabin attendant seats are non-compliant. The FAA is issuing 
this AD to prevent the cabin attendant seat from detaching from the 
airplane. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in 
injury to the occupant or a blocked exit during an emergency 
evacuation.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Seat Track Attachment Replacement

    Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD, replace the 
seat track attachments and hardware and re-identify the seat with a 
new part number in accordance with the applicable service 
information identified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (4) of this AD, 
except you are not required to discard parts. Instead, remove those 
parts from service.
    (1) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision C, dated 
June 20, 2025.
    (2) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-25-046, Revision G, dated 
August 22, 2025.
    (3) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision E, dated 
June 20, 2025.
    (4) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision F, dated 
June 20, 2025.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the material listed in (h)(1) 
through (5) of this AD.
    (1) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-071, Revision A, dated 
November 27, 2017; Revision B, dated September 24, 2018; and 
Revision C, dated October 21, 2019.
    (2) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision NC, dated 
September 13, 2019; Revision A, dated September 26, 2019; and 
Revision B, dated April 4, 2024.
    (3) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-25-046; Revision B, dated 
December 10, 2019; Revision C, dated January 14, 2020; Revision D, 
dated April 4, 2024; Revision E, dated May 23, 2025; and Revision F, 
dated June 20, 2025.
    (4) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision A, dated 
September 13, 2016; Revision B, dated January 12, 2021; Revision C, 
dated May 18, 2022; and Revision D, dated April 4, 2024.
    (5) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision E, dated May 
20, 2024.

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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    The Manager, AIR-770, West Certification Branch, FAA, has the 
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight 
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to 
the manager of the West Certification Branch, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight 
Standards Office.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact David Kim, 
Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, 
CA 90712; phone: 562-627-5274; email: [email protected].
    (2) Material identified in this AD that is not incorporated by 
reference is available at the address specified in paragraph (k)(3) 
of this AD.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference of the material listed in this paragraph 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions 
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-075, Revision C, dated 
June 20, 2025.
    (ii) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2071-25-046, Revision G, dated 
August 22, 2025.
    (iii) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2157-25-092, Revision E, dated 
June 20, 2025.
    (iv) Goodrich Service Bulletin 2201-25-013, Revision F, dated 
June 20, 2025.

    Note 1 to paragraph (k)(2):  This service information is also 
identified as the property of UTC Aerospace Systems and Collins 
Aerospace.

    (3) For Goodrich material identified in this AD, contact 
Goodrich Aircraft Interior Products, 1275 North Newport Road, 
Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2779; phone: 719-380-0391; email: 
[email protected]; website: collinsaerospace.com.
    (4) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness 
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., 
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material 
at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and 
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability 
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

    Issued on May 21, 2026.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft 
Certification Service.
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