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Ref: MQ/AD/FAA/954/2010 28'" November, 2010 

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Dear Sirs. 

Sub: Request for extension of period to provide comments on FAA 

NPRIVI Proposed Airworthiness Directive (AD) : Koito Industries. 

Ltd.. Seats and Seating Systems Approved Under Technical 

Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C39b. TSO-C39c. or TSO-C127a 

yr/?ef; Docket No. FAA-2010-0857 

Kuwait Airways Corporation appreciates this opportunity to submit initial 

comments on tlie Federal Aviation Administration Docicet Number FAA-2010-

0857, concerning the proposed AD on Koito seats and seating systems. 

First, and foremost, Kuwait Airways Corporation would like to indicate its 

appreciation for this opportunity to comment on the proposed AD, but more 

importantly, for the unique opportunity to engage with the FAA and EASA at the 

recent dialogue session on the AD in Singapore, 

As noted by the FAA and EASA representatives in attendance at the recent FAAEASA AD briefing on Koito seats in Singapore on 21^' October 2010, the 

Japanese Civil Airworthiness Bureau (JCAB) provided a briefing outlining JCAB 

efforts and progress with Its investigation into problems relating to aircraft seats 

manufactured by Koito seats. 

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From the presentation, it was evident to all that new information and evidence on 

the Koito seat problem was now available, which could impact the EASA and 

FAA proposed ADs. From the discussion, it is clear that there is a need, in the 

near term, for the authorities concerned with the support of Boeing and Airbus to 

meet and review the new evidence and determine the implications to the 

proposed AD. 

Consequently, taking the aforementioned situation into account Kuwait Airways 

Corporation would like to request for an extension of the period by 90 days in 

order to allow time to better understand the new JCAB data and provide 

comments. 

On a point of clarification and with reference to the recent FAA- EASA AD 

briefing on Koito seats in Cologne on 14* October, we understand that it has 

been agreed to carry out a follow-up briefing session due to the comments 

raised. We would, therefore, like to know a similar follow-up briefing session will 

be offered to the concerned carriers. 

To conclude, Kuwait Airways Corporation would like to reiterate its appreciation 

to the FAA and EASA for holding the briefing session in Singapore. We trust you 

will give due consideration to our request for an extension to provide comments. 

In the event that you require any clarification or further comments, we are willing 

and prepared to respond. 

Thanking you and assuring you of our continued cooperation, 

Yours sincerely. 

For KUWAIT AIRWAYS 

AbdfSnvahab AI-Kandari 

Manager, Quality Control 

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