FAA Targets Goodrich Seats on Airbus Jets for Urgent Track Replacements
Published Date: 7/11/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
If you fly on certain Airbus A330 or A340 planes, the FAA wants to make sure the cabin attendant seats are super safe. They’re asking airlines to swap out some seat parts and update the seat labels to fix a safety problem. This fix needs to happen soon and might cost some money, but it keeps everyone safer in the skies!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Passenger Safety Improved on A330/A340
Passengers who fly on the listed Airbus A330 and A340 models may have safer cabin attendant seats because the FAA is proposing that non-compliant track attachments be replaced and seats re-identified. The FAA states the action is to address an unsafe condition on these Goodrich cabin attendant seats.
Airlines Must Replace Seat Track Hardware
If your airline operates Airbus A330 or A340 airplanes listed (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), the FAA would require replacing all Goodrich cabin attendant seat track attachments and hardware and re-identifying the seats with a new part number. The proposed rule is intended to fix non-compliant track attachments reported on certain part-numbered seats.
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this federal register document and every other regulation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-08943 — Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility
The FAA is proposing new rules to keep drones away from certain important fixed sites like power plants or airports to keep everyone safe and secure. If you own or operate one of these sites, you can request a drone flight restriction zone to protect your property and people nearby. Comments are open until July 6, 2026, and these changes could affect drone pilots and site operators, but no big costs are expected.
2026-11875 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; NetJets Aviation, Inc.
NetJets Aviation, a big private jet company, asked the FAA to let them skip some usual flight rules. This could change how they operate their planes, and the public has until July 2, 2026, to share their thoughts. No money changes are mentioned yet, but this could speed up or simplify some flights for NetJets.
2026-11861 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Freer, TX
The FAA is creating new Class E airspace around Silverhorn Ranch Airport in Freer, TX, to support safer flying with new instrument flight rules. This change starts on October 29, 2026, and mainly affects pilots flying in and out of this airport. No extra costs for the public, just smoother and safer skies for everyone!
2026-11904 — Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mullin, TX
The FAA is creating new Class E airspace around Smoky Bend Ranch Airport in Mullin, TX to help pilots fly safely using instruments, especially in bad weather. This change starts on October 29, 2026, and mainly affects pilots flying under instrument flight rules (IFR). No extra costs for the public, just smoother and safer skies for everyone!
2026-11792 — Modification of Class E Airspace, Omak Airport, Omak, WA
The FAA is changing the Class E airspace around Omak Airport in Washington to make flying safer and smoother for pilots using instruments. This update starts on September 3, 2026, and mainly affects pilots flying under instrument flight rules (IFR). No extra costs for the public, just better airspace management to keep flights on track!
2026-11730 — Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments
Starting June 11, 2026, the FAA is updating how pilots approach and take off from certain airports to keep flights safe and smooth. These changes affect pilots and airports by adjusting flight paths and safety rules based on new tech and obstacles. No big costs here—just smarter, safer skies for everyone flying under instrument rules!
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-12998 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; 90-Day Finding on a Petition To Revise the Critical Habitat Designation for Southern California Steelhead
The government is looking into changing the protected habitat for the Southern California steelhead fish by possibly removing a 9-mile stretch of stream near Santa Felicia Dam. This review could affect local water and land use, and they’re asking experts and businesses to share info to help decide. The process is just starting, so no big money moves yet, but stay tuned for updates!
Next: C2-2025-12347 — Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program Updates; DMEPOS Accreditation Requirements; Provider Enrollment; and Other Medicare and Medicaid Policies
Starting in 2026, Medicare and Medicaid are updating how they pay for home health care and the rules for reporting quality and value. This affects home health agencies, medical equipment providers, and anyone using these services, with new payment rates and deadlines to meet. Changes include updated competitive bidding for medical supplies and stricter provider enrollment rules, all aiming to improve care and save money.