From 737:
MEL 28-6-1 Recline Mechanism (If Fitted)
- MEL Category: D
- Number Fitted/Required: tba/0
- Remarks and Exceptions: (M) May be inoperative and seat occupied provided seat is secured in the up-right position.
- MEL Category: C
- Number Fitted/Required: tba/0
- Remarks and Exceptions: (M) May be inoperative and seat occupied provided seat is secured in the up-right position.
CDL 28-6
- PLACARD
As appropriate - DO NOT STOW BAGGAGE UNDER THIS SEAT or SEAT RECLINE INOP or DO NOT OCCUPY or ARM REST INOP or ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS/COMPONENTS INOP.
- MAINTENANCE (M)
- SEAT INOPERATIVE SECURED IN UPRIGHT POSITION:
Refer to the seat manufacturer’s information for securing seat in upright position.
- SEAT INOPERATIVE OTHER THAN UPRIGHT POSITION:
- Secure seat in break over position with a strap or rope such that seat can not be moved during flight.
OR
- If seat is stuck in the recline position:
- Verify that emergency exit is not blocked.
- Block off the row of seats aft of inoperative seat and placard the entire row DO NOT OCCUPY.