Revision: 2
Date: 11-15-19
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
5.7.22-3
SEAT BACKREST REMOVAL
Required Tools:
No special tools are required for this operation.
Parts Required:
No parts are required at this time.
Level of Maintenance:
Heavy Maintenance.
Certification Required:
Please see Table 5.4.3 in Section 5.4.
The seat backrest may be removed for maintenance or for stowage of large items in the aft
fuselage.
Remove the seat bottom and backrest cushions and then pivot the backrest partially forward to
gain access to the hinge pin. Remove the pin. It may be helpful to rotate the backrest back and
forth while applying force to the pin.
The aircraft may be flown solo with the passenger seatback removed so long as any items that
may be in the baggage area are restrained such that they cannot slide forward during flight and
impede movement of the flight controls.
Installation of the backrest is the reverse of removal.
REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
No major repair or alterations, as outlined in ASTM F2483, FAR 43, or in this manual are
authorized at this time.
To obtain engineering approvals for any major repairs or alterations, please contact Vashon
Aircraft at:
Vashon Aircraft
™
19825 141ST PL NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
USA
Tel: +1 425 527 9940
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