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From: One's Too Many [mailto Posted At: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:37 PM
Posted To: rec.aviation.owning
Conversation: PS Engineering PM3000 Intercom?
Subject: Intercoms & FSDOs

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them them from a Cessna/Beech/whatever parts dealer. But, in the case
of the Flightcom intercom I originally wanted, since it is not PMA'd,
TSO'd or STC'd therefore it is declared to be an "unapproved part" and
hence illegal to install on a certificated airplane as an aftermarket
upgrade. I guess the extra $200 the PSE intercom costs must be worth
it since it should be considered the hassle-avoidance fee.

Since the local FSDO's attitude will directly impact the manufacturers
like Flightcom, why aren't those manufacturers involved in this issue?
It shouldn't be up to the AI or AP to straighten out FSDO because they
will suffer any retribution, but the manufacturers should be able to go
to OKC and get some higher level directives issued shouldn't they?

Sure, paying $200 extra is a small issue for the end user, but losing
the entire sale has much more impact on the manufacturer. Follow the
money...


Kindest regards,
Jim Carter

Politicians fear most an armed, educated electorate.