Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Sam Marinucci"
Guys, I need a little help! How are the seat belts anchored for the rearcockpit? I have the shoulder harness anchored with a 1/4 inch cable attachedto the bolt running back to the tailwheel spring mount but I'm having aproblem figuring out just where to mount the rear seat belts. I don't feelattaching them to the floor plywood would be strong enough even if the areais reinforced with a ply doubler. The front belts are attached to the ashmember across the floor so they are plenty secure. Anybody have any ideas? Sam Marinucci NX115SM (reserved number)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "Jack Phillips"
Guys, I need a little help! How are the seat belts anchored for the rearcockpit? I have the shoulder harness anchored with a 1/4 inch cable attachedto the bolt running back to the tailwheel spring mount but I'm having aproblem figuring out just where to mount the rear seat belts. I don't feelattaching them to the floor plywood would be strong enough even if the areais reinforced with a ply doubler. The front belts are attached to the ashmember across the floor so they are plenty secure. Anybody have any ideas? Sam Marinucci NX115SM (reserved number)________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Hi Sam,I anchored mine through the lower longerons and two thicknesses of plywooddoublers, with 5/16" bolts. The FAA says seatbelts are to be attached toprimary structure. In a Pietenpol, that pretty much means the longerons.Jack PhillipsPutting the last finishing tapes on NX899JP today. -----Original Message-----