# SDR 96ZZZX5589

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 17, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Saf T Stop
- Part number: 870106
- Condition: Misuse
- Location: Seat Rail Stop
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5589

## Discrepancy

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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