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I think the FAA is using the "was ever operated" clause to limit the number of old AC that can get flow by sport pilots, in order to promote the manufacture of new sport compliant aircraft by giving the manufacturers and importers of new airplanes some protection. Right or wrong, the FAA thinks this a necessary step to revitalize entry level GA. Eliacim N87071 > > An STC was obtained to restrict the gross weight of the Cessna 150 by a > gentleman in Kentucky when the first weight limit was discussed for LSA. > As I understand, at the last minute the FAA caught on and the rule was > changed to "was ever operated at etc.) or words to that effect. John > Cooper should have more details as the gentleman, I believe, is a friend > of his. > John > > ============================================================================== > To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm > > > ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
