SDR 96ZZZX5589

Service difficulty report · Saf T Stop · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
October 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Part
Saf T Stop
Part number
870106
Condition
Misuse
Location
Seat Rail Stop
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE SAF-T-STOP ITSELF IS NOT THE PROBLEM. IT IS THE WAY IT IS INSTALLED ON SEAT RAILS. OWNERS AND OPERATORS ARE USING THE SAF-T-STOP FOR PRIMARY SEAT STOPS EVEN THOUGH INSTRUCTIONS STATE OTHERWISE. SUBMITTER STATES ONLY FIX IS TO REMOVE PRODUCT FROM SERVICE.

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