SSA CRC Mandatory ELT Position Paper Posted - SRA Site

No,

Installing a fixed ELT in a certified glider is a minor alteration and
requires an A&P. In some places, the local Feds might decide it's a major
alteration, but that's unlikely.

In any case, the actions described in Part 43, Appendix A as Preventive
Maintenance (may be accomplished by Private Pilot) does not include any
minor alteration - specifically it does not include installing an ELT.

For experimental aircraft - check your Operating Limitations, there are
differences regarding what documentation or approval is required for an
alteration - and mine says no major alterations unless documented per Part
43, so it requires a 337. For a minor alteration on my experimental glider,
as an A&P, I sign it off in the logbook - same as my standard airworthiness
certificated glider. For a major alteration, I use my IA certificate on my
standard glider - and my A&P on my experimental glider and file the 337's
the same way.

Jim


"Marc Ramsey" wrote in message
m...
Ken Kochanski (KK) wrote:
ELT FAQ - SSA Contest Rules Committee Mandatory ELT Position Paper -
Frequently Asked Questions.

http://sailplane-racing.org/
Go to rules section ...

The FAQ doesn't cover some obvious questions like:

1) Can the owner (assuming that he/she is not an A&P) legally
install a TSO C-91(a) ELT in an experimental glider?

2) Can the owner legally install a TSO C-91a ELT in a
certified glider?

Marc