Bill Denton wrote:
But it would probably be a good idea to give your insurance policy a
thorough read before you use any non-standard parts.

It may be just a rinky-dink arm rest bracket, but if your policy calls for
original factory equipment they can refuse to pay, even if the part in no
way contributed to the accident or subsequent damages.

That's pure crap. Having been thru an insurance claim and seeing many
others on the field do likewise it's fairly painless to total an
airplane or even just get a large payout. The insurance company will
send a rep out to look at the wreckage. Assuming you didn't add another
wing somewhere just for the hell of it you can expect to be paid off in
less than 30 days.