On Dec 9, 2:45*pm, Andy wrote:

Wouldn't the inspector have an obligation to tell you what regulation
was being violated? *Seems a lot more reasonable than having to carry
a copy of every regulation you think you are not violating. I prefer
my ballast to be legally disposable in flight.

Andy

I get your point. My thought is that there are airframe ramp check
"low handing fruits" .
Things like airworthiness certificate (check) and data plate
(check?).

HEY, EVERY aircraft has a Data Plate ... RIGHT? Noooo, not for
gliders. Unfortunately the
(new) exception is all the way down at the bottom of the FAR (item H)
and easy to miss.

So my way of thinking is that it is just easier to have the goods in
hand on this one rather than scratching your head.

Thanks.