Seat sliding back unexpectedly

[M20F-1968]

There have been some posts regarding seat pins not fully engaging in the seat rails and causing unexpected seat release.  I am using Ovation seats in my F model.  Yes, they do fit, however I replaced the seat pins (which are quite expensive to purchase) due to their being bent.  I also bought these seat rail stops, originally designed for Cessna seat rails, but will fit a Mooney if you enlarge the groove opening as the upright part of the Cessna seat rail is thinner than part of the Mooney seat rail.  They work quite well and do hold.  Also, at least with the Ovation seats, you can tell by placing your finger where the release bar approaches the corner of the seat.  If the pin is properly in place, the space between the seat release and the seat is very small, almost touching.  Test this on both sides.

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[M20F-1968]

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There have been some posts regarding seat pins not fully engaging in the seat rails and causing unexpected seat release.  I am using Ovation seats in my F model.  Yes, they do fit, however, I replaced the seat pins (which are quite expensive to purchase) due to their being bent.  I also bought these seat rail stops, originally designed for Cessna seat rails, but will fit a Mooney if you enlarge the groove opening as the upright part of the Cessna seat rail is thinner than part of the Mooney seat rail.  They work quite well and do hold.  Also, at least with the Ovation seats, you can tell by placing your finger where the release bar approaches the corner of the seat.  If the pin is properly in place, the space between the seat release and the seat is very small, almost touching.  Test this on both sides.