PA-23 Aztec

Wow! I wish I got that. I'm more like 32 GPH then. (I'm still working
on
the art of leaning a turbo'd plane.)

Ours isn't turboed.
..

I want to hear more about this. I have been interested in this for years
and a need for it appeared again recently. I'd especially like to be able
to replace the bench seat with a single seat so that I can seat five and
still have access to the rear baggage.

I think the middle seats are interchangeable for the rear bench, the
tracks go all the way to the back. All you need is an extra middle seat.

Our AI friend did this to his and got a field approval. If you remove
the rear bulkhead from the rear baggage compartment, you can see how much
room is in the tail. My friend fabricated the sides, bottom, end and top
then upholstered them and mounted them to the interior support braces of the
tail. It's a bit "funnel" shaped and doesn't add to the 150 lbs max, but
it's great for long or light stuff. A new arm for this part of the baggage
compartment was also computed and posted. One concern if you live where
it's cold is how to seal off the rear baggage when the weather get's cold.
I'm thinking of an upholsterd and insulated panel that will velcro or snap
into place behind the rear seats. Or maybe some kind of an insulated roll
up curtain that you could roll up and fasten to the head liner or drop down
and snap at the bottom like the rear bench seat back does. Something to
keep the cold air in the back and the warm air in the front but removeable.

There is also a bulk head in the nose that the center can be cut out of.
Great for stuffing hats, gloves, and light stuff. Also, if you have any
radios mounted in the nose, you may be able to move them to one side to add
more useable space like a hat rack.

Jim



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