# SDR AU960367

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 29, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520VB
- System (JASC): [5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5347)
- Part: Channel
- Part number: 50150191
- Condition: Destroyed
- Location: Seat Support
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960367

## Discrepancy

(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

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.