Seat Belt: Testing and Inspection

Checking Seat Belts

Functional Inspection
The following requirements must be met when fitting the seat belt:
- It must be possible to unroll the belt strap smoothly from the belt retractor via the deflector fitting by pulling evenly.
- The tongue of the seat belt must engage audibly in the buckle.
- An abrupt pull on the belt strap must lock the belt retractor.
- If one of the above requirements is not met, the seat belt or the buckle must be replaced.

Condition Inspection
- Visually inspect the belt strap for damage by unrolling it completely.
- If it displays evidence of damage in the form of cuts, fraying, seam tears etc., the seat belt must be replaced.