Airbus pilots get new seat parts after cotter pins kept breaking

The US aviation regulator is ordering a mandatory fix for pilot and co-pilot seats in certain Airbus Canada airplanes. This is because a small pin in the seat's adjustment mechanism kept breaking, causing seats to lock in place.

This is a small, specific fix for a known safety issue. It means that operators of these particular Airbus models must replace a faulty part to prevent pilots from getting stuck in their seats. The change prevents a minor mechanical failure from becoming a major safety hazard during flight.