# SDR CA970728020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540A2B
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE2YR2
- System (JASC): [2510 · Flight Compartment Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2510)
- Part: Seat Spring
- Part number: 1933600
- Condition: Weak
- Location: Cockpit
- Part time: 7,210 hours
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970728020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT'S SEAT SLIPPED REARWARD.  INVESTIGATION FOUND THE SPRINGS HOLDING THE LOCKING PINS INTO POSITION TO BE WEAK.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS REGULAR INSPECTION.

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