Should be of no concern at all. My first 'Coupe was a C/D. You have to remember whatever was put onto the bill of sale was transposed onto the paperwork. No checks and balances back then, they didn't think it was necessary.
That's what makes this paperwork chase so necessary, challenging and fun. Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership Required http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Snyder To: Richard Green Cc: [email protected] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 8:15 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] C and C/D Discussion I would be a little concerned if it's really referred to as a C/D - The correct designation is CD. Usually I've seen C/D used as a way to indicate a C converted to a D. Does the data plate really say C/D or CD? Larry Snyder N99340 On Feb 1, 2008, at 7:23 AM, Richard Green wrote: Thanks to everyone for the counsel and insight on LSA qualifications and interpretations regarding 415C and C/D models. I know some folks were concerned about giving legal advice but I was just interested in getting opinions to help work through my decision to purchase. I have elected to buy the C/D because of numerous inputs. I ordered the history on the a/c from OK City and talked to them. The a/c always was and is currently registered as a C/D.&nbs p; They encouraged me to talk to a local FSDO airworthiness inspector about a couple questionable documents I got from OK City a/c registry history (e.g., one registration application form , bill of sale, and inspection form from the same year that said D on it. All the rest of the documentation says C/D or doesn't include a model number on the form.) The FAA inspector was very helpful, looked up things in his computer and agreed I had a C/D model. The dataplate still says C/D, the airworthiness certificate says C/D and there are no 337's or log book entries indicating it was converted to a D, despite the noted references to D many years ago. W&B is 1260 but I am getting the 1320 STC. He also said conversions to D might have the C crossed out on some dataplates and to watch for that. He also said a few folks have been stung by not doing the due diligence. I am glad I did do my due diligence and thank all of you for your help. My suggestion is to get the aircraft registry info from OK City (about $10) before you buy. If you have questions about the documents you get contact the FSDO. Do a good pre-buy as well. Logbook reviews helped a lot of course. In 60 year old a/c there are bound to be some potential documentation snafus, get them worked out before the sale. Best regards, Rich
