COMMERCIAL AND BUSINESS
AVIATION ADVISORY CIRCULAR
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"Skycots" Infant Bassinets
PURPOSE
This Commercial & Business Aviation Advisory Circular (CBAAC) is intended to
alert air operators of the potential hazards associated with "skycots"
(also referred to as bassinets), installed on aircraft bulkheads.
REFERENCES
Airworthiness Directive issued by the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile
of France, Reference 98-176(AB)
BACKGROUND
Many air operators provide "skycots" for passengers with infants for
use during level flight only. It has been reported that in some instances of
unforecasted turbulence, certain "skycots" of the type installed on
bulkheads may fold upwards in turbulence. This may cause injuries to the infant.
ACTION
It is recommended that all air operators providing "skycots" test these
devices to ensure they are able to sustain the effect of a negative acceleration
without folding upwards.
To test, install the unit for normal use on a bulkhead (or representative mount)
and apply an upwards effort with the hand on the side of the cradle opposite to the
bulkhead.
Should the device fold upwards as a result of this test, it is recommended the
"skycot" not be used in flight until a modification is made to prevent this
from occuring during inflight turbulence.
CONCLUSION
All air operators utilizing "skycots" are advised to test them and to
modify if required to prevent folding in turbulence.
M.R. Preuss
Director
Commercial & Business Aviation
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