Shoulder harness

[Richgj3]

My 52 170B has only lap belts. I’d like to add shoulder belts. I know the BAS inertial reel are very good. The problem is I have a beautiful custom headliner that I’m afraid won’t come through the process unscathed. I have seen pictures of 170s with a single shoulder belt attached at the rear door frame. This would still involve the headliner but would be much less invasive. I know it’s not as good as the BAS solution but I’m thinking it’s better than nothing by a long shot.

Thoughts? Anybody have the single belt? If so, who has the STC?

[cessna170bdriver]

The BAS harnesses come with trim plates that nicely cover the slits in the the headliner (at least they did in 1995...).

98047584-86CC-4D26-843D-1A7F209A254F.jpeg

[dstates]

I was curious about the three point harness option. Didn’t get any response...

viewtopic.php?f=24&t=12349

[ghostflyer]

I wouldn’t even consider a 3 point harness system in a tail dragger. Especially if you join the the nose down club. The full harness is the only way to go . It keeps you looking beautiful if the unexpected happens .

[Richgj3]

I did find an STC’d three point kit discussed here years ago. I should have searched the forum first. I’m not sure if that kit is still available. I hear what you’re saying about the four point harness. I guess I have some thinking to do.

Thanks.

[dstates]

Rich,

See the link in my post above. There is a link to the company (Alpha Aviation) with the shoulder harness there.

Doug