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Aus. experimental question
Under current australian regulations, it is my belief that to be registered
experimental you have to build a majority of the aircraft yourself, from parts, kits, whatever, so, you are not permitted to put say, an automotive engine onto the front of a certified aircraft and register it as experimental. My question is: Can you take a certified aircraft, and do a full restoration, ie: remove every part, and every rivet and rebuild the aircraft, doing new corrosion proofing and replacing defective corroded parts as you go, and install experimental instruments and engine. For this you would require proof of build, ie: photos and logbooks, but this would be done with a kit built aircraft. I know it sounds a bit redundant, but I think that and aircraft such as a C172-182 or PA-28-34 could be improved considerably with this concept. Just thought I'd throw it in the air. Many thanks in advance for any sensible replies, and I'll enjoy watching the flamings. Rob Melbourne, Australia. |
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Aus. experimental question
"Fooman" wrote Can you take a certified aircraft, and do a full restoration, ie: remove every part, and every rivet and rebuild the aircraft, doing new corrosion proofing and replacing defective corroded parts as you go, and install experimental instruments and engine. For this you would require proof of build, ie: photos and logbooks, but this would be done with a kit built aircraft. You would have to at least make parts for each major system. The real trick is finding a FSDO official that is willing to sign off on your project. IIRC, I think what you are proposing _has_ been done. I don't recall the details. -- Jim in NC |
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