"David" wrote in message
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I started on a Marquart Charger back in the mid '90s. I put it into
storage after building some wing ribs and some fittings. Circumstances
have changed and I'm ready to start building again. I know that how to
build a Charger hasn't changed, but the laws about homebuilts may well
have. I've not been to any EAA chapter meetings for a long time,
although I'll start that again soon, too.

Anyway, gents, jog my memory about where I can go to check on what the
FAA expects to see regarding homebuilding.

www.eaa.org.

In today's world, your only required inspection is at the end of the build.
This can be done by a Designated Airworthiness Representitive (DAR), who you
will have to hire. Alternately, in the Atlanta area, there is a very, very
small chance the FAA will provide an inspector. Either way, the inspector
or DAR will want you to demonstrate that the aircraft is amateur built
through some type of log, and will want to thoroughly check the paperwork
before issuing you a certificate. They may (or may not) check the airframe
and systems for build quality and conformance to plans.


Propulsion is another thing that I've thought about over the last few
years. I'll probably put in a O-320/360, but I was wondering about how
successful auto conversion were in that power range.

Eggenfeller is making inroads with his Subaru conversions, but they cost
just as much as Lycomings. Otherwise, you're probably looking at something
that is pretty much a homebrewed engine/drivetrain, and it is a LOT of work
developing a one-off system into a reliable powerplant for aircraft...

By the way, there is a very good EAA chapter in your area - www.eaa690.org.


Thanks and best regards,

Dave Kuechenmeister
Lawrenceville, GA

Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA