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Jeff-
The FAR's
don't contain that information. I may have overstated the situation however my
operating limitations dated 6/2/99 require an Annual Inspection IAW Appendix D,
Part 43. It can only be performed by an A&P or Repair Station. In practice
my IA has always signed off on work that I've done and we've filed numerous
337's. Excessive? Perhaps, but until the FAA ruined the approval process it
worked for all concerned.
However, 8130.2F CHG3 (the latest
iteration that I have) Section 9, 153 Issuance of Experimental
Amateur-built Operating Limitations states:
(22) No person must
operate this aircraft unless within the preceding 12 calendar months it has
had a condition inspection performed in accordance with the scope
and detail of appendix D to part 43,
or other FAA-approved programs, and was found to be in a condition
for safe operation. As part of the
condition inspection, cockpit instruments must be appropriately
marked and needed placards installed in
accordance with § 91.9. In addition, system-essential controls
must be in good condition, securely
mounted, clearly marked, and provide for ease of operation. This
inspection will be recorded in the
aircraft maintenance records.
(26) An experimental aircraft builder certificated as a
repairman for this aircraft under § 65.104
or an appropriately rated FAA-certificated mechanic may perform
the condition inspection required by
these operating limitations.
These requirements are a part of all Experimental
operating limitations. From my point of view an A&P or the holder of
the Repairman's Certificate (the original builder) will have to sign off on any
work done sooner or later. In support of your argument, (19) states that the
"aircraft owner" notifies the appropriate FSDO if any major change is performed
and fills out a revised 8130-6 Application for US Airworthiness
Certificate. I can't say what a FSDO might do at that point though.
-Bill Wade
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Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 9:08
AM
Subject: [LML] Re: life time of
components in experimentals
Bill,
Could you cite the regulation or Advisory Circular
that says if you did not build it (an experimental aircraft) any subsequent
work has to be approved ( I presume an A&P signoff)? Part 43
specifies who may maintain an aircraft. 43.1 exempts experimental aircraft
from the rest of the rquirements of Part 43 except for aircraft that have had
other airworthiness certificates previously issued (your Chipmunk).
I
am not aware of any requirement by the FAA that requires non builders of
experimental aircraft have an A&P do the work, supervise the work or sign
off the work.
Best Regards,
Jeff
Edwards
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