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Luggage/back seat tie down tip
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 11:07 am
by aileron170b
I have always felt uncomfortable having anything loose behind the front seat of the a/p. To remedy that problem, for my trip to Idaho, I removed the back seat, then used the seat bolts and pushed them through one of two chain links (and a large washer), and resecured the bolts in the seat bolt holes. I secured my load with bungee cords criss-crossing from side to side and front to back. Worked beautifully.
Michelle
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 12:50 pm
by zero.one.victor
I made up something similar. I used a machine screw the same thread as the seat bolt, a single link of sash chain ( tailwheel steering chain),& a hardware store D-ring at each of the rear seat attach points. Same effect as your idea,just maybe a little dressier looking.
Eric
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2002 2:14 pm
by hsjrev
What are legalities involved in flying without the rear seat installed? Will the feds have a problem with that? Do you need a new weight and balance form done?
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2002 12:34 am
by GAHorn
hsjrev wrote:What are legalities involved in flying without the rear seat installed? Will the feds have a problem with that? Do you need a new weight and balance form done?
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A Form 337 should be prepared, with a new wt and bal and a revision to your equipment list.