# SDR 2026FA0000430

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 26, 2026
- Submitted: May 26, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N527FJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N527FJ), registered now
- Make and model: Tecnam PMENTOR
- Aircraft serial: 1100
- Aircraft time: 1,828 hours
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Seat Track
- Part number: 22234723
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Zone 200
- Part time: 1,000 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000430

## Discrepancy

THE PILOT'S SEAT BECAME UNLOCKED DURING THE FLIGHT.  AFTER WE INSPECTED THE SEAT, WE FOUND THAT THE SEAT RAIL WAS WORN, AND THE LOCKING PIN WAS NOT ABLE TO STAY IN THE SEAT RAIL.  TECNAM'S ONLY INSPECTION CRITERIA IS TO CHECK AND MAKE SURE THE SEAT LOCKS IN ALL POSITIONS DURING THE 100H INSPECTION.

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