Originally Posted by
etudiant
If memory serves, this particular seat latch defect caused so much legal woe to Cessna that is almost bankrupted them.
IIrc, the eventual deal was an 18 year statute of repose, so Cessna would no longer be liable beyond that period for any such deficiencies.
That said, it is an insidious defect, more than a little comparable to any of the 'Fate is the Hunter' examples.
Who actually rocks back and forth to check if the seat is properly secured?
Me!
I've slid backwards on rotation in a Cessna - fortunately maintained control though
I was sure I had checked but it was evidently not good enough.
Don't fly Cessna's very often but very anal on this would you believe!