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Old 11-26-2016, 10:30 PM
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Default seat hinge pin retainers?

Wrapping up the loose ends. Thought I would have come up with the trick way of retaining those hinge pins by now. Haven't found what I consider the ideal way.

I would like a tool free retaining method. Cockpit maintenance is way easier with seat backs out of the way.

Someone got a cool design?
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Old 11-26-2016, 11:56 PM
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Put a slight bend in the center of the pin.

Friction will do the work for you
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Old 11-27-2016, 12:51 PM
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Default Hinge pin

On both the pilot and passenger seats (8 ) the pins go in from the center of the hinge . A simple 90* 3/4 to 1" bend as a handle, the seat cushion will hold it down .
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Old 11-27-2016, 01:06 PM
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Default No retainer needed

They will stay in place. Definitely don't put a bend in them, they are hard enough to get out when straight after a couple years.
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