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If you’ve
ever removed and installed front seats on Grumman AA1 & AA5
series aircraft, you know how tough this job can be.
The round head slotted
screws that fasten the seats to the seat brackets
on the spar are very difficult to remove with a screwdriver. Blade screwdrivers just don’t make it
here because the blade slips off the screw due to the tight
working quarters and angle of attack of the screwdriver.
To make
matters worse, many early Grummans don't have access holes in the
seat buckets, necessitating working upside down under the seat --
more like an acrobatic routine than a maintenance procedure.
The
Fresh Aero Easy Seat Tool was developed to eliminate the above difficulties and make Grumman front seat removal
and installation a snap.
The Easy Seat
Tool is offered in two configurations for seats with and without
access holes in the seat buckets.
(We strongly recommend
drilling the access holes in your seats and using the Alpha Model.
The holes simplify removing and re-inserting the seat bolts
significantly. This subject is detailed in the Easy Seat manual.)
The
"access hole" Alpha Model consists of a 2 inch deep well
socket and embedded blade assembly that captures the head of the existing round
head seat screws and remains on the screw as it is removed and
re-inserted in the seat track..
The Easy Seat Alpha
model is used with a ¼ inch drive ratchet wrench (available
from any hardware store or from Steelebrook as an optional item).
The Bravo
Model is for seats without access holes in the seat pans and includes
a standard length socket with the above embedded screwdriver blade, a "wobble"
extension and ¼ inch drive screwdriver type handle for reaching
under the seat and turning the screws.
Your seats can be removed
and replaced in a fraction of the time. And you’ll have easy
access to "under the panel" maintenance like filling your
brake reservoirs and servicing your vacuum system filter too.
The Easy Seat tool performs
best when the seat bolts are in good condition. We offer new bolts
at competitive prices if you need replacements.
Once you’ve used the
Grumman Easy Seat tool, you’ll never look at front
seat removal and installation the same way again.
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Download Easy Seat Alpha Manual in PDF Format
