Rob, The 415C is listed by the FAA as being compliant with light sport and does not require an STC to be flown by a Sport Pilot. There is an STC available to raise the gross weight of the 415C to 1320 lbs. (maximum for a Light Sport Aircraft) from 1260 lbs. without removing it from the light sport category (availabe from Skyport). I think that an STC O200 conversion is in the works by Skyport. You can also upgrade to O200 crankshaft in the C85 engine with an existing STC and get most of the horses of the O200 engine with probably less hassle. The horse power rating of the engine in a light sport aircraft is not a limiting factor. The light sport aircraft limitations for the land (not sea) category are:
maximum 1320 gross weight maximum 120 knot continuous cruise at sea level (Vh) maximum 45 knot stall speed clean fixed gear fixed or ground-adjustable prop singe engine (reciprocating) non-pressurized cabin seating for no more than two including the pilot Frank Nelson N51DV - 415C TOA --- In [email protected], Robert Greenwade <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Guys bring me up speed on this. Do I need an STC to use my 415C for > light sport? I dont fly light sport...YET...but I havent heard > this. Speaking of STC's , is there an STC to put an 0200 in a > 415C and keep it eligeble for light sport? Thanks Rob... N3428H >
