Actually the issue here is not TSO but PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) Trutrac does not have PMA to manufacture certified instruments. here is a related story http://www.aeroelectric.com/Reference_Docs/FAA/Alaskan_L-40_Fiasco/ be sure to read the "obrien report" linked to at bottom of that page. Bill
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:56:20 -0400Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Re:Trutrak ADI Attitude indicator installation Pretty safe bet that since you are attempting to install non-TSO'd equipment in a certificated aircraft these days you will not receive a field approval. Absent such approval the installation is illegal. On May 9, 2008, at 10:39 AM, fnelson913 wrote: The way that I understand this issue, I would say that field approval is NOT required since this type of equipment is not required to be TSO approved. Therefore, you need no special authorization to add this equipment to your panel. Am I missing something.Frank NelsonN51DV - 415C--- In [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:>> The general, safe and undisputable answer to that question is YES , you> can, if you get a field approval from your local FSDO. Perhaps somebody> knows regulation technicalities or loopholes that allow it to be legally> installed without a field approval, and if so, we would like to know!! I> am all for that.> Eliacim> > _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner
