Notchy,
I may have the stn position incorrect. A function of time. However, the control pallette is indeed secured to a honey comb pallette, which is secured to the floor. (and still is). The pallette on the a'c in question was delaminated, raised at the rear by approx 1 1/2 inches. It is situated in the broom closet (as is/was known) behind the left hand pilots seat at station? Less than 120 by previous posts. It is not secured vertically. The control runs themself are. And if you think the base of the control runs do not affect the a/c, then what does?
Nochy, I don't drink whiskey, anyone that knows me knows that! a glass or 5 of Chardonnay maybe. And indeed the sun is great in WA!