Shoulder Harnesses
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
Shoulder Harness Resources
- Kit Manufacturers
- Kits by Aircraft Make
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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)
