Steelebrook  Easy Seat  Tool

For Grumman AA1 & AA5 Series Aircraft

If you’ve ever removed and installed front seats on Grumman AA1 & AA5 series aircraft, you know how tough this job can be. 

The round head slotted screws that fasten the seats to the seat brackets on the spar are very difficult to remove with a screwdriver. Blade screwdrivers just don’t make it here because the blade slips off the screw due to the tight working quarters and angle of attack of the screwdriver.

To make matters worse, many early Grummans don't have access holes in the seat buckets, necessitating working upside down under the seat -- more like an acrobatic routine than a maintenance procedure. 

The Steelebrook Easy Seat Tool was developed to eliminate the above difficulties and make Grumman front seat removal and installation a snap. 

The Easy Seat Tool is offered in two configurations for seats with and without access holes in the seat buckets. 

(We strongly recommend drilling the access holes in your seats and using the Alpha Model. The holes simplify removing and re-inserting the seat bolts significantly. This subject is detailed in the Easy Seat manual.)

The "access hole" Alpha Model consists of a 2 inch deep well socket and embedded blade assembly that captures the head of the existing round head seat screws and remains on the screw as it is removed and re-inserted in the seat track..

The Easy Seat Alpha model  is used with a ¼ inch drive ratchet wrench (available from any hardware store or from Steelebrook as an optional item). 

The Bravo Model is for seats without access holes in the seat pans and includes a standard length socket with the above embedded screwdriver blade, a "wobble" extension and ¼ inch drive screwdriver type handle for reaching under the seat and turning the screws.

Your seats can be removed and replaced in a fraction of the time. And you’ll have easy access to "under the panel" maintenance like filling your brake reservoirs and servicing your vacuum system filter too.

The Easy Seat tool performs best when the seat bolts are in good condition. We offer new bolts at competitive prices if you need replacements.

Once you’ve used the Grumman Easy Seat tool, you’ll never look at front seat removal and installation the same way again.

             Easy Seat Alpha Model

                Front  View

           Easy Seat Alpha Model

              Top  View

               Easy Seat Bravo Model  

The Easy Seat Tool is a perfect match for Grummans with seat rails fastened with the 14-28 AN24 "clevis" type bolts.

Steelebrook Easy Seat Tool 

 Alpha Model Tool for front seats - $18.50: Bravo Model - $26.50

(Alpha Model does not include ratchet wrench)

Download Easy Seat Alpha Manual in PDF Format

Note: The Easy Seat Bravo manual is not quite ready but will be in a few days. Please stand by.

Optional 1/4 inch drive ratchet wrench for Alpha model - $6.50

New AN24 seat bolts - $2.80 each 

If your existing bolts are "wallowed out" and/or have burrs, we recommend that you buy new bolts.

Bravo Model socket - $16.50

Go to Shopping Cart