Service difficulty report · Cable · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
April 4, 2008
Submitted
May 2, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft time
7,276 hours
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Propeller
Mcauly 1C160DTM
Part
Cable
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Pilot Seat
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FLIGHT CREW DISCREPANCY, PILOTS SEAT DOES NOT SLIDE BACK INTERMITTENTLY. SEAT REMOVED AND VISUALLY INSPECTED. REEL ASSEMBLY CABLE ADJUSTED AND SEAT FUNCTION TESTED WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. SEVERAL AIRCRAFT IN OUR FLEET OF CESSNA 100 SERIES AIRCRAFT HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR DISCREPANCIES, AND THE PASSENGER SEATED WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE CABIN.

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