AD/CHA/10 Amdt 1 - Safety Restraint Installations - CANCELLED

This document officially cancels a 1973 aviation safety rule that required shoulder harnesses (upper torso restraints) in American Champion aircraft, including older Aeronca and Bellanca models.

What this means:

• The old rule forced owners of these specific aircraft to install upper body safety harnesses.
• As of 17 January 2008, that specific rule no longer applies.
• The safety requirement hasn't disappeared—it's been moved to a broader rule (AD/GENERAL/74 Amendment 1) that covers all aircraft types, not just American Champions.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of American Champion, Aeronca, and Bellanca series aeroplanes.

Why it matters: If you own one of these aircraft, you no longer need to follow this specific directive for shoulder harness requirements. Instead, check the general safety restraint rules that apply to all aircraft.