FAA Orders Fixes for Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats
Published Date: 5/29/2026
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Summary
The FAA is making sure certain Goodrich cabin attendant seats on Airbus A330 and A340 planes are safe by requiring airlines to replace some faulty seat parts and update their labels. This fix starts July 6, 2026, and helps prevent seat problems during flights. Airlines will need to spend time and money swapping out the parts to keep everyone safe and comfy.
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4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Airlines must replace faulty seat parts
If you operate affected Airbus A330/A340 airplanes with certain Goodrich cabin attendant seats, you must replace all seat track attachments and hardware and re-identify the seat with a new part number. This AD is effective July 6, 2026, and the replacement must be completed within 2 years after that date (by July 6, 2028).
Estimated costs: $2,775 per airplane
The FAA estimates the AD affects 59 U.S.-registered airplanes. Estimated cost per airplane is $2,775 (15 work-hours × $85/hour = $1,275 labor plus $1,500 parts), for a total estimated cost to U.S. operators of $163,725. The manufacturer states some or all costs may be covered under warranty.
Safety: Prevents seat detachment and blocked exits
The AD addresses non-compliant track attachments on certain Goodrich cabin attendant seats to prevent seats from detaching. If not fixed, the seats could detach and cause injury to the occupant or block an exit during an emergency evacuation.
Credit given for earlier compliant work
Operators who completed the seat track attachment replacement and re-identification before July 6, 2026, using the listed Goodrich service bulletins (for example, revisions listed in paragraph (h) such as Goodrich Service Bulletin 2057-25-071 Rev A/B/C, 2057-25-075 Rev NC/A/B, 2157-25-092 Rev A/C/D, etc.) receive credit and do not need to repeat the work.
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