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U.S. regulator orders inspections of 787 cockpit seats
August 22nd 2024
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in a schedule published on August 21, is requiring airlines operating 787s to inspect the type’s pilot seats for missing or cracked caps that cover a switch for cockpit seat adjustments. Read More » The safety measure has been introduced after an incident aboard Chile’s Latam Airlines last March. During a flight from Australia to New Zealand, the captain’s seat moved forward and hit a switch that disconnected the aircraft’s autopilot system. As a result, the 787 rapidly descended 400 feet, or 120 meters, before the co-pilot regained control of the aircraft, a Chilean preliminary report states. The FAA directive creates another operational delay for 787 operators, including airlines in the Asia-Pacific. Top of the list is All Nippon Airways with an in-service fleet of 83 787s.
