Medical seats on planes must be fixed if the swivel unit is wrong

The US aviation regulator is requiring a specific modification for certain medical seats on planes. This means that some B/E Aerospace Fischer GmbH Medical Seats 230/305 must be inspected and potentially repaired or replaced.

This rule ensures that medical seats, which are critical for passenger safety, meet their certified standards. It closes a specific loophole where seats with an incorrect swivel unit could have been installed, preventing potential failures during flight. This is a routine safety update, but it highlights the ongoing process of ensuring every component on an aircraft meets strict airworthiness requirements.