SDR 97ZZZX2815

Service difficulty report · Handle · Cessna 172K

Difficulty date
May 21, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7203G
Make and model
Cessna 172K
Aircraft serial
17258903
Part
Handle
Part number
12005041
Condition
Broken
Location
Pax Seat Latch
Part time
4,999 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

HANDLE BROKE AT PIVOT POINT. ALLOWED THE ARM TO FALL FROM PIVOT POINT CAUSING THE SEAT LATCH DROP PIN TO NOT ENGAGE THE SEAT RAIL ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SLIDE BACK WHEN POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT IS APPLIED. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD LOOK AT THIS AREA ON 100 HOUR AND ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.

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