On 10/24/2015 4:14 PM, CraigW via KRnet wrote: > My Smith Miniplane was built with > an O-235-C. At some point it was changed to an O-290-D. I am now putting in > an > O-235-C again. We are talking a 10 Hp change...Is this a major or minor > change?
Does the change have an "appreciable effect on the weight, balance, structural strength, reliability, operational characteristics, or other characteristics affecting the airworthiness of the product" ? If yes to any of these, then it is a major change. (or, more likely, could the FAA argue that any of the above have a yes answer?) -Dj -- Dj Merrill - N1JOV - EAA Chapter 87 Sportsman 2+2 Builder #7118 N421DJ - http://deej.net/sportsman/ Glastar Flyer N866RH - http://deej.net/glastar/
