M4 Shoulder Harnesses

Redhawk · Post by **Redhawk** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:25 pm

Makes total sense. The fewer the links, the fewer the chances for a weak link.
I would think the width of the webbing would adequately distribute the force...
Tailwinds and clear skies for your trip yonder!

Andy Young · Post by **Andy Young** » Mon May 12, 2014 8:40 pm

Thanks. Was supposed to leave today. Made the call at about 1300 local to delay to tomorrow. An hour later, it was obvious that I should have left. Oh well. Supposed to be even nicer tomorrow.

Sullivan · Post by **Sullivan** » Tue May 13, 2014 6:01 am

It's on my to do list. Just a thought. The intertia reals make reaching the flap handle easier.

gbarrier · Post by **gbarrier** » Wed May 14, 2014 12:54 pm

FWIW, the p/n for the front Davis belts on my M6 is FDC-6400-566-4-080. Bet all retract model are the same.

Redhawk · Post by **Redhawk** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:55 pm

I purchased 2 "rear shoulder harness mounting brackets" from Univair as well as 2 inertia reel shoulder harness/lap belts from them. The brackets are made by Atlee Dodge. The mounting brackets are the 5/8" ID size for clamping on the 2 diagonal tubes above/behind the pilot/ co-pilot heads, and the belts angle down perfectly thru the forward headliner zipper. The inertia reel belts were $390 each and the brackets were $135 each. Whole installation for under a 1000.00. I had to special order the 5/8 brackets in exchange from Atlee as Univair only has the 7/8" size.
Works great and is the cheapest inertia system I could find.
I am using AC 23-17C as my guidance. ("Minor Change- log book entry")
Feel much safer with shoulder harnesses now. I think it is money well spent!

Danws · Post by **Danws** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:57 pm

Hi Redhawk, can you post a picture of your install? I am interested in a set also.
Thanks. Dan

51598Rob · Post by **51598Rob** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:16 am

Me too! If you can't get them posted, maybe you could send them to someone that can?

Redhawk · Post by **Redhawk** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:39 am

Hi All,
Will have a photo soon and will do my best to post to this site!

Redhawk · Post by **Redhawk** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:21 am

Here are some photos of my M4 shoulder harness retrofit...
Hope these photos make some sense !
could not figure out how to post smaller size photos ... !?

Beamerpilot · Post by **Beamerpilot** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:30 pm

Take 1
NTSB:
"He died when his head hit the panel..."
FAA:
Yep, that's sad"

Take 2
NTSB:
"That seat harness saved him from certain death by hitting the panel."
FAA:
"Yep, but we are going to nail him for an unapproved harness installation."

Just sayin...

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