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Which aircraft certification is required for R&D?
I have not seen a definitive description as to what can be done in the way
of modifications to either "Special -LSA" or "Experimental -LSA" vs. "Experimental - Amateur Built". It seems that S-LSA cannot be modified by the owner/operator without the manufacturer's approval - Is this the equivalent of obtaining an "STC" (but issued by the manufacturer instead of the FAA)? What about "Experimental - LSA"? Can the owner/operator make significant modifications without the approval of the manufacturer - as is the case with the "Experimental - Amateur Built" and still be "legal" according to the type certificate issued? Here's why I'm asking - I would like to develop and test several avionics/autopilot/flight-control products and I will need a test-bed aircraft in order to do this. The amateur-built category doesn't seem to apply because this isn't just for personal education, etc. - there's a clear commercial intent and application. What should I be looking for? A certificated aircraft with some waivers/permits, etc. or an experimental? Thanks in advance for any input. |
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