SDR AU960367

Service difficulty report · Channel · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
February 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Engine
Cont TSIO520VB
Part
Channel
Part number
50150191
Condition
Destroyed
Location
Seat Support
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

(AUS) PILOT SEAT SUPPORT STRUCTURE CHANNEL DESTROYED DUE TO PROLONGED MOVEMENT WITH THE MOUNTING SCREWS UNDONE - LOOSE MOUNTING SCREWS ALSO FOUND ON SIMILAR AIRCRAFT - SUSPECT DUE TO PILOTS EXCERTING PRESSURE AGAINST SEATS DURING ENTRY/EXIT OF AIRCRAFT

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