Here are the FARs which cover markings: http://www.faa.gov/avr/AFS/FARS/far-45.txt
It's a little confusing because the section 45.29 is "Size of Marking", but 45.22(b)(1) also covers size of markings for "antique" aircraft. It looks like "antique" is > 30 years old. The way they write these regs reminds me of the joke where the tower rattles off a pilot's clearance at about 100MPH and the following dialog occurs: pilot: "Was any of that imporant?" tower: "Yes, that was your clearance!" pilot: "Then how 'bout saying it a little slower like it's important" These are the rules we are supposed to live by, but they sure ain't easy to read. I think they get harder for me to read each year. I used to have no trouble with them when I could concentrate better, study longer, ... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, June 19, 2000 4:34 PM Subject: [COUPERS] N-number ? > What is the rule on the size of the N-numbers for antiques after a > re-paint? I heard that you have to use 12" numbers except if the > plane is an antique. When did the painting have to be done for this > to take effect? Is the Coupe considered by the FAA to be an antique? > > Thanks! > > Joa > N94432 > N30HP > >_________________________________________________________________________ __ _____ >To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >___________________________________________________________ >T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 >Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________________ Start an Email List For Free at Topica. http://www.topica.com/register
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