Aircraft parts, repair programmes and maintenance services provider Worthington Aviation, with offices in the US, UK and Australia, has introduced Flex LT, a revolutionary utility seating solution for the Cessna Caravan. These seats are built for aircraft operators who insist on flexibility when it comes to seating and interior cargo capability demands. Current certification includes FAA and EASA, with additional approvals pending.

Flex LT seats are built using the latest technology, offering the most lightweight, durable and versatile seat ever produced. Available in left hand and right hand single seats or the traditional right hand double seat, the back panel effectively folds forward, with each seat back on the double seat folding independently. With the quick release function, these seats fully collapse to nine inches and store securely away in the outboard seat track against the sidewall. The seats can also be stored in the rear baggage area or the single seats can be stored in the cargo pod. Unique to Flex LT seats are the back and seat pan slipcovers that eliminate the need for re-upholstery. As such, the upholstery sleeves can be replaced in minutes, meaning there is no down time for repairs or reupholstering damaged or worn seat covers.

Worthington is committed to supporting Caravan operators by offering the Flex LT seats, aftermarket product development, an inventory of Caravan parts and maintenance support. In addition, its Tulsa, Oklahoma-based subsidiary Worthington MRO offers a refurbishment/trade in programme for cargo pods; not a bondo repair but a complete refurbishment, restoring the pod to like-new with no fillers.