New Seatbelts

As long as Atlas is down for annual, I decided to replace all four of our
old seatbelts. It's an easy, ten minute swap that I was able to do myself,
with my A&P signing off on my work.

I didn't replace them because they were worn out -- my A&P said he'd sign
them off again -- but because the co-pilot's seat belt is too short!

At some time in the past I think someone installed a shorter than normal
seat belt in that position by accident, because for anyone with over a 38
inch waist, buckling that belt has been a real challenge. Anyone with over
a 42 inch waist simply went without a belt, because the twain could never
meet -- not a good situation.

The new belts (obtained from Chief Aircraft, BTW) are identical to the old
ones (which were dated 1973, so they were original equipment in our '74
Pathfinder) right down to the same manufacturer, EXCEPT that they are longer
AND -- best of all -- are length-adjustable on BOTH sides!

I've never seen this before, but these belts can now accommodate the most
rotund passengers, in style and comfort.

And the new chrome buckles look soo much better than the old, chipped up
ones. (I thought about gold plating them, like Mike did in his MU-2, but it
would've taken too long... ;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

The new belts (obtained from Chief Aircraft, BTW) are identical to the old
ones (which were dated 1973

I have played with the idea of putting Hooker belts in my 1973 Cessna.
Would like comments from anyone who has done this. How difficult is the
installation?

Hey Jay, What model did you get? I ordered BC 4026 just a couple of days ago
from Chief so they should be in transit. It doesn't look from the
illustration that both ends are adjustable--at least my model.

Marco
"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
news:GKBqc.22797$gr.1935857@attbi_s52...
As long as Atlas is down for annual, I decided to replace all four of our
old seatbelts. It's an easy, ten minute swap that I was able to do
myself,
with my A&P signing off on my work.

I didn't replace them because they were worn out -- my A&P said he'd sign
them off again -- but because the co-pilot's seat belt is too short!

At some time in the past I think someone installed a shorter than normal
seat belt in that position by accident, because for anyone with over a 38
inch waist, buckling that belt has been a real challenge. Anyone with
over
a 42 inch waist simply went without a belt, because the twain could never
meet -- not a good situation.

The new belts (obtained from Chief Aircraft, BTW) are identical to the old
ones (which were dated 1973, so they were original equipment in our '74
Pathfinder) right down to the same manufacturer, EXCEPT that they are
longer
AND -- best of all -- are length-adjustable on BOTH sides!

I've never seen this before, but these belts can now accommodate the most
rotund passengers, in style and comfort.

And the new chrome buckles look soo much better than the old, chipped up
ones. (I thought about gold plating them, like Mike did in his MU-2, but
it
would've taken too long... ;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

When I sent my old belts to Wag-Aero, I requested that the new
belts be longer than the original -- something like 48 inch.

On Wed, 19 May 2004 04:52:54 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote:

The new belts (obtained from Chief Aircraft, BTW) are identical to the old
ones (which were dated 1973, so they were original equipment in our '74
Pathfinder) right down to the same manufacturer, EXCEPT that they are longer
AND -- best of all -- are length-adjustable on BOTH sides!

I've never seen this before, but these belts can now accommodate the most
rotund passengers, in style and comfort.

One of my students is one of those well rounded individuals that has a
hard time getting his seatbelt on, and I was wondering if anyone has
came across a vendor that sells seatbelt extenders like you see on
commercial aircraft? And would the FAA frown on this if it were being
used?


Scott D.

Hey Jay, What model did you get? I ordered BC 4026 just a couple of days
ago
from Chief

I *think* that's the model number. The illustration doesn't show them as
being adjustable on both ends -- but they are.

This allows them to be used in a much wider array of aircraft types, I'm
sure. Whatever the reason, it's nice.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

In article , SD wrote:
One of my students is one of those well rounded individuals that has a
hard time getting his seatbelt on, and I was wondering if anyone has
came across a vendor that sells seatbelt extenders like you see on
commercial aircraft? And would the FAA frown on this if it were being
used?

www.amplestuff.com sells them, and they're FAA approved.

(http://amplestuff.safeshopper.com/26/cat26.htm?688)

Tina Marie

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"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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At some time in the past I think someone installed a shorter than normal
seat belt in that position by accident, because for anyone with over a 38
inch waist, buckling that belt has been a real challenge.

I chose to ride in the back on the way home... :-)

And the new chrome buckles look soo much better than the old, chipped up
ones. (I thought about gold plating them, like Mike did in his MU-2, but
it
would've taken too long... ;-)

How about preparing and gold plating the old ones so you can swap them
as and when?

Paul

I have played with the idea of putting Hooker belts in my 1973 Cessna.
Would like comments from anyone who has done this. How difficult is the
installation?

My partner and I put Hookers in our C150-67G less than a year ago.
They are of very good quality and are adjustable on both sides. We
didn't do the install as the bolt holes didn't line up. All told I
think we spent $350 for both and are very pleased with the results.
We got the Y style. Unused, they simply hang from the ceiling attach
point(s) and aren't any trouble.

I recommend them.

Greg Hopp
N4691X

The BAS seatbelts adjust from both sides and have an inertia reel.



"Greg Hopp" wrote in message
m...
I have played with the idea of putting Hooker belts in my 1973 Cessna.
Would like comments from anyone who has done this. How difficult is the
installation?

My partner and I put Hookers in our C150-67G less than a year ago.
They are of very good quality and are adjustable on both sides. We
didn't do the install as the bolt holes didn't line up. All told I
think we spent $350 for both and are very pleased with the results.
We got the Y style. Unused, they simply hang from the ceiling attach
point(s) and aren't any trouble.

I recommend them.

Greg Hopp
N4691X