>Answer : As this A/C is a 101-28, and is built to a std eg FAR 23. >This means that the A/C must be maintained to this approved std. >If the mods you propose are out side the std to which your A/c was >built to, this will mean that you will not be able to modify this A/C. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If they are refering to the U.S. FAR part 23, I believe this is the FAR that U.S. "certified" aircraft are built to. The KR was not built to Part 23 standards and we are required to placard out instrument panel to that effect. There is no approved standard for "experimental" in the U.S.A. other than being built using generally accepted materials and practices. Tell them the changes , i.e. , fixed gear instead of retractable, were made for safety reasons. Retractable gear fold up on landings after the gear assy gets worn, etc. See if they will tell you that you can't make improvements for safety reasons. Larry Flesner
