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FAA Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Aviation Passenger Seats

This opportunity involves a proposed airworthiness directive from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) targeting Dassault Aviation aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Aircraft Certification Service - OEMs and Vendors: - Dassault Aviation (primary OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection of passenger seats for ring brake assembly discrepancies - Corrective actions including realignment of ring brake housing, replacement of brake assemblies, and adjustment of mechanical assembly tension - Applies to Dassault Aviation FALCON 6X, FALCON 7X, FALCON 900EX, and FALCON 2000EX airplanes - Estimated 148 seats affected - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with EASA AD 20250134 - Only seats that have been inspected and corrected may be installed - Estimated cost: $255 per seat for inspection, up to $7,067 per seat for repairs - Focus is on safety compliance and corrective actions, not procurement of new products - Period of Performance: - Compliance required within times specified by referenced EASA ADs; no explicit contract duration or option years - Competing Products/Services: - No specific part numbers or alternative products listed; directive is for corrective actions on existing equipment - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on cost estimates: $37,740 (inspection) to $1,046,916 (repairs) for 148 seats

Description

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 6X and FALCON 7X airplanes, and certain Model FALCON 900EX and FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This AD addresses reports of passenger seats sliding without passenger input due to ring brakes and ring brake housing being out of allowed adjustment tolerances, failing to lock the seat in place. The directive requires inspection of each affected seat for discrepancies and applicable on-condition actions, and limits installation of affected seats under certain conditions. The FAA aims to address this unsafe condition to ensure passenger safety during critical phases of flight.

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