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Sonex Seat Modification

The Sonex Lowered Seat Modification can only be made on aircraft with Dual Stick components installed. The modification is not compatible with Center Stick parts. This modification is not applicaple to the Waiex and Xenos plans, as those aircraft have lowered seats as a standard configuration.

Sonex Seat Modification: Last Updated Nov. 21, 2005
Modified Part List:

Part Number

Description Change for Lowered Seat
SNX-C05-02
Control Stick Frame Assembly
Add 1/8" thick Vertical Piece 1/8" offset from Centerline of Part and Tab on Upper RH side of Part for Optional Trim System Attachment. Becomes Part Number SNX-C05-08 [Existing parts can be modified if returned to Sonex,ltd. Cost is $50]
SNX-C05-04
Seat Sling
Dimension Changes: WAS: 19 5/32" [486.4 mm], IS: 18 7/32" [462.8 mm]; WAS: 17 45/64"[449.6 mm] IS: 19 1/4" [489 mm] Center Cut-out Changes: WAS: 3/8"[9.5 mm] IS: 1 1/2"[38.1 mm]; WAS: 5 1/2" [139.7 mm] IS: 8 1/2"[215.9 mm] with 3/4" Radius. Becomes Part Number SNX-C05-09
SNX-F03-01
Rear Spar Carry Through Assembly
Pictoral Change Only: Move Hole to Centerline
SNX-F03-02
Channel
Move 1 3/4" diameter hole to the Centerline of the Part. WAS: 16 3/16" [410.9 mm] IS: 19 35/64" [496.6 mm]
SNX-F09-02
Seat Belt Attach Assembly
Move SNX-F10-05R and -05L further away from each other. WAS:19 3/32" [485.1 mm] IS:18 15/32" [469.1 mm]; WAS: 1/2" [12.7 mm] IS: 1 3/4" [44.5 mm]. Move SNX-F10-07R and -07L closer to Centerline. Keep 9/16" spacing and locate parts 7/32" [5.6 mm] on one side of the Centerline.
SNX-F09
View A-A
Move SNX-F10-16 per F09-02 dimensions (offset from centerline 7/32" [5.6 mm]). Pictoral Changes: Swap SNX-F10-13R and -13L and move SNX-F10-05R and -05L per F09-02 dimensions.
SNX-F09
View B-B
Move rivet attach holes for SNX-F10-16 per F09-02 dimensions (offset from centerline 7/32" [5.6 mm])
SNX-F09
View C-C
Pictoral Changes: Move hole cutout to the Centerline; Move SNX-F10-07R and -07L offset from centerline 7/32"; Move SNX-F10-05R and -05L further away from each other (1 1/4" spacing)
SNX-F09
View G-G
Pictoral Change: Swap SNX-F10-13R and -13L
SNX-F09
Detail J
Pictoral Change: Swap SNX-F10-13R and -13L
SNX-F09
View L-L
Pictoral Change: Hidden Lines on Seat Belt Attach Bracket become solid lines as bracket is moved outboard of SNX-F10-13R and -13L
SNX-F10-01
Angle
Move 5/8" Radius Cutout to Centerline
SNX-F10-03
Angle
Make from 1"x1"x0.125" thick 6061-T6 Aluminum Angle instead of SNX-Z02-03 Angle Stock. Move 5/8" Radius Cutout to Centerline; Turn piano hinge around. Align hingle with opposite edge of Angle.
SNX-F21
View N-N
Move F23-11 to Centerline
SNX-F21
View P-P
Move F23-09 to Centerline
 
New Part List:
Part Number Description Change for Lowered Seat
SNX-C06-04
Idler Push Rod Cover
Make from 0.025" thick 6061-T6 Aluminum. Blank Size: 8 1/2" [215.9 mm] x 4 15/32" [113.5 mm]. Section Dimensions 1/2" Flange on both sides, 3/4" straight, 3/4" radius cap. [Part Number XNS-Z04-01 Hat Section]

 

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