Ovation rear-seat question (cotter pins).

[Jeff Uphoff]

I pulled up a rear-seat cushion in my Ovation recently to do some cleaning, and I found a cotter pin lying under it. I'm assuming it attaches to the seatback mechanism in some way, but inspection of the other seatback wasn't enlightening. (I later found another loose in the cabin.)

Anyone know where these cotter pins belong?

Thanks!

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[exM20K]

Mine fall out all the time.
they hold the seat back tubes onto the hinged tube mounts.

-dan

[Jeff Uphoff]

8 minutes ago, exM20K said:

Mine fall out all the time.
they hold the seat back tubes onto the hinged tube mounts.

-dan

I looked for holes around there, but I guess I missed them.

I'll look again--thanks!

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[Igor_U]

Jeff,

I'll ask the obvious question: was the cotter-pin split? If it's is properly installed, I can't see how it could fell out of the location. I would say it's more likely dropped by mechanic sometime in the past and hopefully the other one installed.

[exM20K]

POH 7-16:

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT The baggage compartment is located aft of rear passenger seats. The standard compartment has 20.9 cubic feet (0.59 cu.m.) of baggage or cargo space. A maximum of 120 pounds (54 Kg) may be loaded in this area. There are floor tiedown straps provided. Passengers should not be allowed to occupy this space. Additional cargo space is available by folding rear seats down. To fold seats down remove rear seat bottom cushion. Pull seat back release handle and fold seat back forward, pull Velcro attachment loose, and slide seat cover UP and OFF frame. Fold the seat backs the rest of the way down. Store the cushions as desired. Reverse the procedure to re--install. Seat back frames may also be removed for additional space. To remove frame fold rear seat back forward, pull Velcro attachment loose, and slide seat cover UP and OFF frame. Pull the lock pin on the left side of each frame then pull seat frame from pivot rods. Pull seat back release handle UP and push pivot rods forward & down into seat cushion cavity. Reverse the procedure to re--install.

[PT20J]

I believe the seats use a hitch pin

Rather than a cotter pin.

[exM20K]

Yes, that is it. Really designed for a round base, not for the rectangular tubing in the seat support.

-dan

[Jeff Uphoff]

18 minutes ago, PT20J said:

I believe the seats use a hitch pin

Yes, you're right. I didn't know the naming distinction. I've learned something new today--thank you!

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[MatthiasArnold]

According to the parts catalog:

AN415-2

See position 24A in upper left detail.

Matthias