# SDR AU960163

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 5, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28RT-201
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28RT-201](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28rt-201) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2510 · Flight Compartment Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2510)
- Part: Seat
- Condition: Incorrect Mod
- Location: Flight Compartme
- 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/AU960163

## Discrepancy

(AUS) PILOTS SEAT HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENT UNITS FAULTY - SEAT HAS BEEN  LOCKED IN A SINGLE POSITION BY FITTING TUBE SPACERS OVER THE PISTON RODS - WITH THE SEAT LOCKED IN A HIGH POSITION THE PILOTS HEAD IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE CABIN ROOF - UNAPPROVEDMODIFICATION - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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