I think that's just temporary.
On the obverse, years ago, I supposedly bought a D model, when D models were all the rage. Investment in the D conversion added a bunch to the value. But, when I researched it, I found that mine was actually a C model that had never been properly converted. It had most of the hardware, but was still registered as a C. So, I accepted the situation. I called it a C and lived with it. If I had sold it as a D, I would have been considered a fraud. Then the lite-sport classification was created and everything was turned up-side-down. EVERYBODY wants a C model, and they look at my tags with suspicion. So, now I have to explain why I don't tag mine as a D model. Same plane. Same paperwork. No change. If they increase the light sport weight to 1400 lbs, then everybody will want a D model again, and "D" tags will again be viewed with suspicion. That is why I maintain that the registration must remain the final word. The FAA says it is a C, and says it's always been a C, and I'm not gonna argue with them. Anything else is just back-yard lawyering. I should know. I'm a lawyer. BUT, OF COURSE, THIS IS NOT REAL LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU WANT REAL LEGAL ADVICE, PAY FOR IT. :-) Dave Winters To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:57:57 +0000 Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Re; Data Plates for those interested That is easy to answer. When I was shopping for a coupe, I found 10 or 12 that had been converted to D model, and with the blank data plate, the owner had changed it back to a C model for the unsuspecting buyer. I began to get suspicious whenever I saw a "fresh new" dataplate. If you haven't noticed, that "change" adds about 10-12 thousand to the selling price. Lots and lots of D models out there. Pretty good investment for $37.50. --- In [email protected], bbart...@... wrote: > > OK. Now I'm curious. Why the demand for these data plates? > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1
