Jeff Uphoff Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 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! --Up.
exM20K Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 Mine fall out all the time. they hold the seat back tubes onto the hinged tube mounts. -dan
Jeff Uphoff Posted January 3, 2025 Author Report Posted January 3, 2025 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! --Up.
Igor_U Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 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 Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 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. 1
PT20J Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 I believe the seats use a hitch pin Rather than a cotter pin. 2 1
exM20K Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 Yes, that is it. Really designed for a round base, not for the rectangular tubing in the seat support. -dan
Jeff Uphoff Posted January 3, 2025 Author Report Posted January 3, 2025 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! --Up.
MatthiasArnold Posted January 3, 2025 Report Posted January 3, 2025 According to the parts catalog: AN415-2 See position 24A in upper left detail. Matthias 1
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