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Old April 23rd 08, 11:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default sailplane weight and balance


"Gary Emerson" wrote in message
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wrote:
Looking for someone in the Phoenix area that can weigh my LS3-A. If
they could come to my hangar in Scottsdale that would even be better.

Thanks in advance
Mike Martin



I'm curious...

If a sailplane is registered experimental and let's say no "changes" have
been made to it, how often is one required to do a weight and balance.

Next question. Does the weight and balance need to be done by an A&P????


It depends... Most glass gliders POH specify that a weight and balance must
be accomplished at a certain interval (5yrs?). The certification paperwork
for the experimental airworthy certificate state that the Manufacturer POH
and Maintenance guidelines must be followed to maintain the experimental
airworthy cert. Thus recurring W&B are required.

Perhaps the original OP had a change?

As to who? I believe an A&P.. but it may require an IA, I'll defer on that
one.

BT