That's not the way I understand it (an the question has been asked to
EAA as well). I own an experimental that I didn't build. I can do any
maintenance and/or mod I want. The only thing I can't do is the yearly
condition inspection.

Scott


Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
WJRFlyBoy wrote in
:


On Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:45:03 GMT, wrote:


In rec.aviation.piloting WJRFlyBoy
wrote:


Yet I can't buy a completely built kit/plans plane.

Sure you can.

See any airplanes for sale web site.

You just can't buy one and have the same privilges as the original
builder.

--
Jim Pennino

Ok, what rights do I lose and why do I lose them?


the origianl builder is the manufacturer. He can effect any maintenance
or repeair on the airplane he likes...You buy it , you can't.


Th ereason is pretty obvious. He has demonstrated he knows what he is
doing and has effectively been issued a resticted airframe or airframe
and powerplant licence.


Bertie