Yes, it would appear that without the proper registration change, the bird was merely a Model C being flown outside its weight and balance limits as if it were a model D. It remained a Model C.
(You can bet that is how the FAA would have treated it, should the pilot have been ramp checked.) Dave W From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill BIGGS Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Model C or D My coupe was registered as a 415D and also had a weight and ballance of a 415D. \ Anyone can prepare a weight and ballance. That is why I contacted the FAA. As my letter showed, the FAA still considers it a 415C based on the airworthiness certificate. I think the reqirements allowed on TCDS-787 are the modifications that are required, there is and was still a requirement to file and get approved form 8130-6 I believe that if someone has a Coupe that was converted to a 415D but still has a 415C or 415CD airworthiness certificate, it was never "legally" operated as a 415D. I believe there is a good case to present to the FAA. Bill _____ To: [email protected]; [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:21:26 -0700 Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Model C or D What changes a C to a D ? Thanks also for the computer advice guys. Nick --- On Thu, 7/23/09, G. Davis <[email protected]> wrote: From: G. Davis <[email protected]> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Model C or D To: "ercoupe list" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 1:07 AM I am no expert, but it is my understanding if the plane has ever been converted to a D model, it can NEVER qualify for LSA. I know this by experience, since I almost bought a D model that still was registered by the FAA as a 415-C. Probably no big deal, unless the 337 ever got filed or noticed by the FAA. Even the data plate said it was a C. But, the W&B showed 1400 gross wt. *Take care, and buyer beware. Gary _____ BingT brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. <http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MLOGEN&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TXT_ MLOGEN_Local_Local_Restaurants_1x1>
