Cessna 140 — Other Documents

This document is an Airworthiness Concern Sheet issued by the FAA regarding the Cessna 120 and 140 aircraft models. It addresses a critical safety issue related to the aluminum seat belt mounting brackets, which have been identified as failing in certain conditions, leading to accidents. The document outlines the history of incidents involving these brackets, including a specific accident that occurred in 2014, and the subsequent recommendations for replacing the aluminum brackets with steel ones. The FAA is seeking information from aircraft owners and operators about any known failures or damages related to these brackets to assess the need for further action, which may include an Airworthiness Directive or additional safety bulletins.

• The document addresses safety concerns for Cessna 120 and 140 aircraft regarding aluminum seat belt mounting brackets.
• Aluminum brackets have failed in multiple incidents, leading to accidents.
• The FAA recommends replacing aluminum brackets with steel brackets as per Service Bulletin SEB-25-03.