There are more manufacturer choices today than ever before in the arena of business jet cabin seats. BE Aerospace, DeCrane, PAC, AST and Iacobucci, just to name a few. Some aircraft are certified with only one seat option as part of a packaged completion. Others may offer a choice of two, but in the realm of airline class jets, the sky is the limit. Each of these manufactures meets the 16G TSO and has a host of options. These include folding leg rests, articulating head rests and drop down arms. They also offer electric options that utilize small servo motors that control leg rests, recline and lumbar supports. Others also have electronic features with digital control panels, in-arm LCD monitors that deploy with electric outlets and audio jacks. There are also design and styling options that allow curved and contoured armrests. Sculpted seat backs w headrests that give a square back or tapered sides for a soft, rounded look. They offer high seat backs with flex-wing headrests that cradle the head. There are low back seats that can give the cabin a wider, open appearance. Some have storage compartments, seat base cover options and magazine pouches. These options can define the look, comfort and weight of the seat.
All seats have a basic weight as per their respective TSO tags. This would have been established during the certification of the seat to gain approval. They also have their maximum weight, where the seat was tested along with the OEM’s seat track and structural installation for deformation. When you spec your seats and options, you must be aware of this maximum weight so options don’t eclipse the certified weight. Not all seats in the aircraft need all the bells and whistles either. Adding maximum features to all seats can eat into your interiors gross weight and affects your weight and balance significantly. So, choose your seat options carefully and find the balance between comfort, function and weight. 
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