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I wonder what effect this may have on future modifications to our birds? And also what effect this may have on mods that were done in the past without approval or proper paper work? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FAA OFFERS GA EXCEPTION TO PRODUCTS RULE The FAA recently released a draft version of an advisory circular (AC) that outlines how the industry can comply with the agency's Changed Products Rule. This rule affects the cost of obtaining aircraft, engine, propeller, and avionics upgrades that require a supplemental type certificate (STC). Although the FAA wanted STCs to meet the certification rules in effect when an application is made rather than the standard in place when the aircraft was built, AOPA successfully argued that there was no measurable safety benefit of requiring this for smaller GA aircraft weighing 6,000 pounds or less. "This exception is significant because most GA aircraft were certified under rules dating back more than 30 years," said Andy Cebula, AOPA senior vice president of Government and Technical Affairs. "Without these changes, future enhancements to small GA aircraft, such as avionics and other safety upgrades, would be in jeopardy because of the cost and complexity of meeting new certification rules." The special treatment of smaller aircraft would apply except in those instances where the FAA finds that the change is significant. Even then, the burden of proof is on the FAA, not the aircraft owner. ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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