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    Default Series-5 Seat Pan Cracking

    Just thought I'd post a comment about my seat pans, after my recent
    re-upholstery project. When I stripped the seat pan I found significant cracking
    along the front lip, and the lip at the top of the seat back. I have since
    significantly reinforced the seat, but it's something people should look at
    carefully at annual.

    I added about 6 layers of glass in the cracked areas, and .025 aluminum
    doublers which are riveted and bonded in place. I also upgraded to 3/8 wide
    cable ties.

    Just for what it's worth I weigh 170 and typically fly solo, so the seat is not
    overloaded. I do have under the pilot seat a safety tunnel to keep the seat
    off the controls as well if the seat should somehow bust loose.

    Here's a pic with the upholstery installed, and even with the very big cable
    ties in place they are hidden beneath the carpet which is velcro backed
    under the seat cushions.

    Jeff Hays
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