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Experimental FAA registration
I know this has been covered in the past but I need an update. A
fiend is purchasing a glider that is registered experimental under Racing/Exhibition. It presently has a "letter of operation" that limits it to 300nm from the home airport. It requires "notification" to the FAA when moved out of the area. Questions: -Is this the only way that the "Letters of Operation" are written for sailplanes? -The "Letter of Operation" is not very specific on how or how long before the move, one notifies the FAA. Can it be done by phone, fax, email, snail mail? I have had two new experimental sailplanes in the past and did not have the 300nm or notification restrictions in my "L o O" after the initial required time was flown. Any input will be appreciated. Tom Idaho |
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Experimental FAA registration
On Jun 5, 9:11 am, " wrote:
I know this has been covered in the past but I need an update. A fiend is purchasing a glider that is registered experimental under Racing/Exhibition. It presently has a "letter of operation" that limits it to 300nm from the home airport. It requires "notification" to the FAA when moved out of the area. Questions: -Is this the only way that the "Letters of Operation" are written for sailplanes? -The "Letter of Operation" is not very specific on how or how long before the move, one notifies the FAA. Can it be done by phone, fax, email, snail mail? I have had two new experimental sailplanes in the past and did not have the 300nm or notification restrictions in my "L o O" after the initial required time was flown. Any input will be appreciated. Tom Idaho Tom, It varies from FSDO to FSDO. Obviously the letter of the law says one thing. When I asked the inspector in San Diego that took care of my experimental LOA, he basically rolled his eyes and said their real concern was warbirds and jet trainers that rich pilots are augering in with regularity. And I was so naive about the LOA that it was only pointed out to me at my first annual inspection that the Reno issued LOA didn't cover my glider based in Warner Springs.(I was really illegal my first year). So technically yes, one should notify the FAA, but if you really think they care about you towing your glider to a contest several states away you are mistaken. Just don't crash! :-) Dean "GO" |
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Experimental FAA registration
On Jun 5, 9:11*am, " wrote:
I know this has been covered in the past but I need an update. I believe all FSDO's will issue standard boilerplate documents with any new certification. The older ones seem to be more liberal and may have varied from district to district. Mine requires an operations letter to be submitted every year. Each year I FAX my operations letter to my local FSDO. I keep it as general as possible. It includes my intent to fly in Regional and National contest on dates, and at places, published by Soaring Society of America. It also states my intent to practice for, and attempt, record flights in places where weather conditions are suitable. I have never received any feedback, doubt anyone even reads it, but keep the FAX receipt anyway. Andy |
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Experimental FAA registration
On Jun 5, 1:29 pm, Andy wrote:
On Jun 5, 9:11 am, " wrote: I know this has been covered in the past but I need an update. I believe all FSDO's will issue standard boilerplate documents with any new certification. The older ones seem to be more liberal and may have varied from district to district. Mine requires an operations letter to be submitted every year. Each year I FAX my operations letter to my local FSDO. I keep it as general as possible. It includes my intent to fly in Regional and National contest on dates, and at places, published by Soaring Society of America. It also states my intent to practice for, and attempt, record flights in places where weather conditions are suitable. I have never received any feedback, doubt anyone even reads it, but keep the FAX receipt anyway. Andy The FAA isn't auditing your compliance. They will check your compliance should you ever come to their attention. The specific issue is whether the experimental glider is an import, and whether it's pre-moratorium or post-moratorium. I've encountered more than a few post-moratorium owners flying without a valid airworthiness. It's pretty clearly spelled out in FAA Order 8130.2F with chg3. Everthing group I or All applies. If you import or buy a post-moratorium glider, you will need to visit with the FSDO (for free) or a DAR (for fee). The 300 mile radius does not apply for every flight and deviations from your annual program letter need to be faxed to the FSDO. Frank Whiteley Frank Whiteley |
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Experimental FAA registration
On Jun 5, 1:52 pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:
On Jun 5, 1:29 pm, Andy wrote: On Jun 5, 9:11 am, " wrote: I know this has been covered in the past but I need an update. I believe all FSDO's will issue standard boilerplate documents with any new certification. The older ones seem to be more liberal and may have varied from district to district. Mine requires an operations letter to be submitted every year. Each year I FAX my operations letter to my local FSDO. I keep it as general as possible. It includes my intent to fly in Regional and National contest on dates, and at places, published by Soaring Society of America. It also states my intent to practice for, and attempt, record flights in places where weather conditions are suitable. I have never received any feedback, doubt anyone even reads it, but keep the FAX receipt anyway. Andy The FAA isn't auditing your compliance. They will check your compliance should you ever come to their attention. The specific issue is whether the experimental glider is an import, and whether it's pre-moratorium or post-moratorium. I've encountered more than a few post-moratorium owners flying without a valid airworthiness. It's pretty clearly spelled out in FAA Order 8130.2F with chg3. Everthing group I or All applies. If you import or buy a post-moratorium glider, you will need to visit with the FSDO (for free) or a DAR (for fee). The 300 mile radius does not apply for every flight and deviations from your annual program letter need to be faxed to the FSDO. Frank Whiteley Frank Whiteley Where is the restriction placed? On the Experimental Airworthiness Certificate? I have experimental AC, registration but none of those documents refers to 300 miles restriction. How do I find that out. Jacek Pasco, WA |
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Frank recently alerted me to this issue as well. The moratorium was
in the early-to-mid-90's, and everything imported after that date is pretty much subject to this stuff. NOTE that I said "imported" - date of manufacture doesn't play a role, AFAIK. I did some research, and here's what I've come up with: The key to look for is whether the letter is called out as part of the "Operating Limitations". You'll note that almost all Special Airworthiness certificates (i.e. Experimentals) in recent years state that the aircraft is subject to all of the Operating Limitations. If the SA certificate refers to the letter, or the letter talks about being part of the Operating Limitations (or part of the SA cert itself), then its a bundled package that you must consider as a single document. Operating outside of the conditions in the letter is considered a violation of the Airworthiness certificate itself. To change the conditions for legal flight, you must have the FSDO or a DAR come out, look at the aircraft, and draft up a new Airworthiness Cert and/or Operating Limitations letter. I've heard that having the current paperwork and a recent annual (and/ or A&P onsite at the time) helps... Take care, --Noel |
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Experimental FAA registration
The current FAA Order 8130.2F, Chg 3 has all the information you need.
This is the document your FSDO uses to create the ops limitations for your experimental glider. If your airworthiness certificate and ops limitations are pre-1993, then you need to not do anything, unless your ops limitations specify otherwise. If post 1993, then you have to follow the requirements of the limitations and the order (it's all in the order somewhere). When you fax your annual program letter in to the FSDO, your PI at the FSDO reads it and then puts it in the file they have on your experimental aircraft. About the only time it comes back out is when you have an accident, or otherwise come to the attention of the FSDO, perhaps a change in limitations, or you want to modify the aircraft or whatever. At least that what happens in the Seattle FSDO. Jim |
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On 6/6/08 9:29 PM, in article , "Andrew
Wood" wrote: I don't think a new Program letter needs to be sent in each year, unless there are significant changes (see para 132 of the Order). At 14:31 06 June 2008, wrote: The current FAA Order 8130.2F, Chg 3 has all the information you need. This is the document your FSDO uses to create the ops limitations for your experimental glider. If your airworthiness certificate and ops limitations are pre-1993, then you need to not do anything, unless your ops limitations specify otherwise. If post 1993, then you have to follow the requirements of the limitations and the order (it's all in the order somewhere). When you fax your annual program letter in to the FSDO, your PI at the FSDO reads it and then puts it in the file they have on your experimental aircraft. About the only time it comes back out is when you have an accident, or otherwise come to the attention of the FSDO, perhaps a change in limitations, or you want to modify the aircraft or whatever. At least that what happens in the Seattle FSDO. Jim andrew My FSDO definitely requires a new Program Letter every year. Bullwinkle |
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Experimental FAA registration
Andrew,
Regarding specifically Experimental Exhibition and Racing certificated gliders that were certificated after July 19, 1993; Take a look at The Order 8130.2F, CHG 3, Paragraph 161. subparagraph (37) (page 178) regarding the annual program letter requirement. Looks to me like if you just do proficiency flying all summer and don't go to a "sanctioned meet", you might be OK with your original letter. Of course, per subparagraph (34) that pro flying takes place within a 300 mile radius of your home base airport. Subparagraph (35) is also interesting reading, but in any case, all the paragraphs have to be read together in detail ad nauseum to make any sense - and then we realize we are reading FAA guidance, so making sense may not be the preferred task outcome. Don't forget your copy of the "highlighted aeronautical chart" that you carry with you aboard the aircraft per 161.(37). While paragraph 132 may appear to be in conflict with the above - we'll just go with the guidance specific to Exhibition and Racing certificates, and even more specific to Group 1: Performance Competition Aircraft, which iswhat the racing glider is defines as by the FAA.. Paragraph 155.(c) (page 166) states that when the aircraft's base of operation is changed or a change in ownership occurs, the owner must notify the local FSDO and provide a copy of the inspection program (if applicable, not likely for a glider, unless it's a turbine powered glider) and a copy of the requested proficiency flight area. Call your local FSDO for guidance specific to their area of operation. Some FSDO's and aircraft Ops Limitations differ because The Order allows it, see Paragraph 161, suparagraph a. (page 172) where it states "The FAA Inspector may impose any additional limitations deemed necessary in the interest of safety." Jim |
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