"James M. Knox" wrote in message
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Bill Zaleski wrote in
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The FAR's do NOT specify "equivelant or better". Owner produced parts
must conform to the original specifications and production processes.
You are not allowed to make an aircraft part "better" unless you
obtain an STC or field approval. Owner produced parts do not require
a 337, as they are not major repairs or alterations.

True for a wheel strut, but you would be amazed at how much "decorative
trim" there is in the interior. G


That's my point decorative trim, there are things like Bezels, overlays,
seatbelt holders, mike holders, foot pads on the carpet, fuel selector
placecard on the carpet, plastic seat backs, dash eyebrow's and many other
trim items that are flimsy brittle plastic that dull out and break. With
today's technology on alloys almost the same thing could be made out of
another material it may weigh few grams more than stock and it will be a lot
stronger and will last longer saving me a lot of money in future replacement
parts. As another post said most all of these materials can be found as
surpluss "scrap" for very little money andf only thing lost would be my time
for making the part and I know I have more time than money.