Is it safe to buckle a child in an airbag-equipped general aviation seat?
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified the AmSafe Airbag System for use by occupants who fall within the range of the 5th percentile/female and the 95th percentile/male. If the child meets the standard age/weight requirements for seat occupancy (no safety seat needed), then he or she may occupy the middle or rear seat positions with the AmSafe Airbag System enabled. As the airbag deploys away from the occupant, a child who is not required to use a child seat can safely occupy a seat with the airbag system. The AmSafe Airbag System should not be used with a child seat. If a child safety seat is required for an infant or child, then you must disable the airbag system by attaching the child seat buckle that comes with the rear seat airbag system. This child seat buckle is for rear and middle seat use only and is not to be used on the co-pilot seat.
