Shoulder Harnesses

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A shoulder harness is your ticket to a long career in flying.

Without use of a shoulder harness, even a minor accident can cause a serious injury or death. Why take a chance? Flying is rewarding and fun. Keep flying as long as you can. If you follow two recommendations you can greatly improve your chances for a long flying career. These are:

• If your airplane has shoulder harnesses, use them
• If your airplane is not equipped with shoulder harnesses, have them installed as soon as possible

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Shoulder Harness Resources

• Kit Manufacturers
• Kits by Aircraft Make
• Policy & Advisory Circulars (AC)
  • Policy Statement: Methods of Approval of Retrofit Shoulder Harnesses (PDF)
  • Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices-Aircraft Alterations (AC 43.13-2)
  • Shoulder Harness-Safety Belt Installations (PDF) (AC 21-34)
  • Static Strength Substantiation of Attachment Points for Occupant Restraint System Installations (PDF) (AC 23-4)