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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 7:54 pm
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DaDaDan
 
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Originally Posted by flyerCO
IMO The tray table in the OP should have caused the seat to be out of service. Simply putting tape over it doesn't IMO cut it for ensuring the table is upright and locked in place. I would never pilot a plane with a person in a seat knowing the only thing holding something up is tape. It doesn't require taking the plane out of service, but the seat should have been.
I assume that the tray table taping is an approved procedure per the Minimum Equipment List, which is approved by the FAA. I know taping INOP overhead bins shut is approved if done per the MEL.
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