Cessna 182 Rear Bench Seat Upgrade – FAA STC No. SA02784SE

Transform Your Cessna 182

into a Five-Occupant Aircraft

FAA STC No.: SA02784SE
Aircraft Compatibility: Cessna 182 Models 182F – 182Q (excluding the 1980 model)

Product Overview

This Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) allows for the installation of a third seat belt in the center of the rear bench seat of your Cessna 182, converting it into a five-occupant aircraft. With this upgrade, you can safely accommodate up to three children in the back seat.

• Aircraft Models: Cessna 182 (models 182F - 182Q, excluding the 1980 model)
• Additional Seating: Provides seating for three children on the rear bench seat
• STC Certification: FAA-approved, ensuring compliance with safety standards

Weight Limitations

While adding a third occupant, the STC enforces weight restrictions to ensure safety and performance:

• Center Seat Maximum Weight: 100 lbs.
• Outboard Seats Maximum Weight (each): 120 lbs.

These limitations apply only when the third seat position is occupied. The original two-seat configuration remains unchanged for standard use.

Installation Process

The installation is straightforward and can be completed in approximately two hours by an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic with Inspection Authorization (IA). The process includes:

• Modifying the hardware for attaching the center seat belt.
• Installing a Weight Limitation Placard on the back of the pilot seat.
• Proper positioning of the seat belt ends for correct load transfer into the aircraft structure.

You Will Receive:

• All necessary hardware for attaching the third seat belt.
• Weight Limitation Placard for the pilot seat.
• Detailed installation drawings.
• The official Supplemental Type Certificate.
• STC Authorization, allowing the modification of your aircraft.

Important Notes

• Seat Belt Not Included: Due to individual preferences for color and cost, the seat belt itself must be purchased separately from aviation suppliers such as Aircraft Spruce or My Pilot Store.

Purchase Process

Once payment is received and ownership/aircraft verification is complete, within 24 hours, you will receive:

1. STC Documentation – Emailed to you.
2. Permission Statement – Authorizing the modification of your aircraft.
3. Installation Data – Provided via email.

In addition, we will ship the placard and hardware required for installation to your specified address.