I would like to see the "since original certification" part of the rule changed. I understand this was put in place because they did not want a bunch of experimental guys to lower their gross weight from what it was certified as so if the wording could be changed so that a certificated aircraft could be brought back to its gross weight in its original TC that would solve all the problems we have with trying to figure out if an Ercoupe is Sport eligible. Would this even effect any other certificated aircraft but the Ercoupe? If so maybe it would be a small enough change that they would go for it.
Kevin1 --- In [email protected], WILLIAM BIGGS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > All, > > Since the FAA is taking suggestions for possible changes to the regulation concerning Light-sport, this may be an opportunity to request a clarification as to "is it a C or D" and make suggestions. > > > "Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than (i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft; (ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water" > > We must be very carefull in our wording, we could shoot some in the foot. > > I think we should suggest that if the original Airworthiness certificate was never changed to a D or later then FAA regulations were not complied with completely and the original Airworthiness certificate should stand. > > What are your suggestions? > > Bill > _________________________________________________________________ > Going green? See the top 12 foods to eat organic. > http://green.msn.com/galleries/photos/photos.aspx? gid=164&ocid=T003MSN51N1653A >
