Rule2026-10806
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Cabin Attendant Seats
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Published
May 29, 2026
Effective
July 6, 2026
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
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.
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[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 [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[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 <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> 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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e2818d91bd9687818a92978091d1d3d0d3daa2818d8e8e8b8c91cc818d8f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="66050915391203050e16130415555754575e2605090a0a0f08154805090b">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="http://collinsaerospace.com">collinsaerospace.com</a>.
<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 <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a> 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3b7f5a4d525f157052567b5d5a5a155c544d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6024011609044e2b090d200601014e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>.
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
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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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6f7fbf9f5f6d0d7d798d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="fcbdb1b3bfbc9a9d9dd29b938a">[email protected]</span></a>. 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: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a6e4b5c434e046143476a4c4b4b044d455c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3a7e5b4c535e147153577a5c5b5b145d554c">[email protected]</span></a>.
(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:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#13707c604c6776707b63667160202221222b53707c7f7f7a7d603d707c7e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9efdf1edc1eafbfdf6eeebfcedadafacafa6defdf1f2f2f7f0edb0fdf1f3">[email protected]</span></a>; website: <a href="http://collinsaerospace.com">collinsaerospace.com</a>.
(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 <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations">www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations</a> or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c7a6e3275726f6c797f687573725c727d6e7d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e48296ca8d8a97948187908d8b8aa48a859685ca838b92">[email protected]</span></a>.
Issued on May 21, 2026.
Steven W. Thompson,
Acting Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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