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Catz631(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:09 am Post subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 12/16/07 |
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In a message dated 12/17/2007 2:02:43 AM Central Standard Time, kitfox-list(at)matronics.com writes:
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According To the EAA (per phone call) it is the Kit mfgr that determines the max gross weight for the aircraft. I called John (at) Kitfox and he told me the only model that qualified was the Model 4 and below. However the new model that they are making, has been recertified down to 1320 to qualify although it can carry more because of a heavier airframe
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Dick Maddux
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Jimz
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:09 am Post subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 12/16/07 |
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Question of the Week
EAA Aviation Services
I'm looking at purchasing an Acro Sport I project which is well on its way, but still far from being finished. The plans call for it to have a gross weight of 1350 lbs, which doesn't fit the new light-sport aircraft category. If I were to finish this project, can I state that the gross weight is 1320 lbs when I submit the paperwork? Or is the FAA going to go by the published gross weight of 1350 lbs?Answer:
As the builder of the individual aircraft in question, you have the option of setting the gross weight at whatever level you feel is appropriate. If you want to set the gross weight at 1320 instead of 1350, you are welcome to do that. Providing all the other parameters of aircraft configuration and performance meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft (see EAA's sport pilot website), your aircraft will be eligible for operation by sport pilots.
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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:44 am Post subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 12/16/07 |
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Dick sez:
| Quote: | According To the EAA (per phone call) it is the Kit mfgr that
determines the max gross weight for the aircraft.
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As far as the FAA is concerned, YOU are the airplane's manufacturer.
The company that supplied the kit is NOT the manufacturer, that's why
you are required to build at least 51% of it.
As the manufacturer, YOU determine all of the pertinent values for
your airplane. In most cases, since people do use figures supplied
by the kit manufacturer, the FAA doesn't ask for much documentation
of the numbers you provide, but that is at the discretion of the
examiner who signs off your airworthiness certificate.
Mike G.
N728KF
Phoenix, AZ
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andynfultz(at)bellsouth.n
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: Kitfox-List Digest: 21 Msgs - 12/16/07 |
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Dick,
What you say here is correct just, misinterpeted by some. Remember that the kit supplier IS NOT the manufacturer. The builder IS the manufacturer and you, as the builder, can set your gross weight to what ever you want. I'm sure you would have no problem at all setting the gross weight at a figure less than what the kit supplier suggest for the max gross. Setting the max gross weight at a figure greater than that recommended by the supplier may bring on a horse of a different color.
Andy F.
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