# Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2013-03-13 · Effective 2013-04-17 · 78 FR 15874
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-04628
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Airbus
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 78 FR 15874
- **Publication date:** 2013-03-13
- **Effective date:** 2013-04-17
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-1224
## Abstract

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded slide back of the co-pilot seat to the end stop position. This AD requires a one-time inspection for a part number, a tensile test of the affected seats, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and prevent unwanted movement of a pilot or co-pilot seat in the horizontal direction, which could lead to inadvertent input on the flight control commands and possibly result in loss of controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/03/13/2013-04628/airworthiness-directives-airbus-airplanes)
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