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In smaller planes with mechanical adjustable seats instead of electrical there have been several accidents due to the seat moving unexpectedly. So much that th
by t0mas88 3y ago
In smaller planes with mechanical adjustable seats instead of electrical there have been several accidents due to the seat moving unexpectedly.
So much that the FAA has made regular inspection of the seat rails mandatory for a long list of Cessna models: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/08/2010-28158/airworthiness-directives-cessna-aircraft-company-models-150-152-170-172-175-177-180-182-185-188-190 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/11/08/2010-28...
- sio8ohPi 3y agoTypically this happens during take-off when rotating. This particular failure mode doesn't make much sense for an airliner in cruise.