Opinion and popluar consensus are not a replacement for regulatory fact. I invite everyone to read CAR-4b. It is available on the FAA website. I worked at the EAA in Oshkosh for 3.5 years. I have known Joe Norris for a long time and have the utmost respect and courtesy for him.
The EAA IS NOT a regulatory agency. However, IF your aircraft is Experimental then what a better organization to fall back on. The TCDS for the 415 CD states the production basis for that aircraft is CAR 4B. IF you have a certificated aircraft and it is registered under the current FARS, the current FARs must be met. (PROFESSIONAL OPINION) Simply falling back and saying that your aircraft was made a long time ago does not constitute an everything goes response. I am not taking sides one way or the other at this point, I am beginning the research on my behalf and the behalf of my customers. This is an interesting saga.....more to follow. Vince
