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As the recent (since May 25) purchaser of N2427H and with still fewer than 10 hours of Coupe time, you can imagine that I have many questions. I've followed Ercoupers.com for several months and I am thankful for all the good information and tips constantly being posted. That said, I do have a question that I do not believe has been completely discussed. N2427H is a 415-C that I purchased to continue flying as a sport pilot. It's current gross weight is 1260 lbs. The type certificate allows 415-Cs to become 415-Ds with a gross weight of 1400 lbs. with a few modifications. All of the modifications have been made on N2427H except the addition of the stainless steel plate and the elevator restriction. Thus it is still a 415-C and a Sport Pilot eligible aircraft. What would be the possibility of obtaining a field approval to increase the gross weight to 1315 lbs. by restricting the elevator travel by the percent of the weight increase related to the difference between an increase to 1400 lbs. and 1315 lbs.? Would this be feasible? How would it affect weight and balance? How would it affect flying control in the low speed area? Has anyone ever tried to do this? What might the FAA think of this approach. The increase of 55 lbs. to the gross would make many of us (both those flying assport pilots and those flying with higher certificates) "legal" with full tanks and two people. I would be willing to start the field approval process with our local FSDO office if any of you could confirm that it might have a good chance for approval. Thanks for your thoughts. John Roach Crystal Lake, IL based at 10C ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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