SDR 2013FA0000740

Service difficulty report · Pivot Assy · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date: December 5, 2013
Submitted: December 13, 2013
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N6225X
Make and model: Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial: 340A0688
System (JASC): 2510 · Flight Compartment Equipment
Part: Pivot Assy
Part number: 08127353
Condition: Failed
Location: Pilot Seat
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

BOTH PIVOT ARMS SUPPORTING THE PILOT SEAT BACK FAILED DURING TAXI, RENDERING THE SEATBACK USELESS. SPECIFIC INSPECTION FOR CRACKS AND CORROSION ON THE SEAT PIVOT ARMS RECOMMENDED. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF CRACKS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE.

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