Let's put this to rest before we get into any more. Sonex specifically states that the carb is not for certificated aircraft. Go to their site and surf around, you'll get to it. They didn't just say it was for experimental only, they say not for certificated airplanes. If they did have approval, don't you think they would be shouting it from the highest points of the world?
There isn't an FAA man alive who would stamp this with a field approval, so the installation is sans paperwork. Don't waste your time asking. Hell, they have trouble approving different color knobs for your mixture control! A licensed aeroplane mechanic didn't do it. If he is licensed, he may soon not be. Also, please remember that when you put something onto the internet it's filed in perpetuity and could come back to bite you in the ass one day. In other words, post that you've installed unapproved parts and when you crash your airplane into my house 6 years later, my attorney's investigators will find it and sue your estate pretty durn good! So will my neighbor's attorneys. Get the picture? The carb probably works far better than the one designed 70 years ago, no doubt. I really thought that with the popularity of the coupe being raised these old practices would stop. I guess we'll always have those out there who know better. Now why not go for the STC and see what happens. Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership Required http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] new carb Hey everyone with an 85 wants as much detailed info as possible on the Carb. Whatever you've got! PLEASE. Prof. Ed ************** Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102)
