SDR 99ZZZX1002

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date: February 24, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N172S
Make and model: Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial: 172S8035
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: 05142102
Condition: Misinstalled
Location: Cockpit
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

NEW CESSNA WITH 50.0 HOURS, WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A PHASE 1 INSPECTION, THE COPILOT'S INBOARD SEAT RAIL HAD ONE OF THE EIGHT BOLTS MOUNTING THE SEAT RAIL TO THE FLOOR CROSS THREADED INTO ITS NUTPLATE AND THE BOLT HEAD LACKED .1250 INCH FROM BEING SEATED.

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