Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #47026
From: Kevin Stallard <Kevin@arilabs.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Window Strength
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:49:46 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>

The Diamond DA-20 has the same means of egress as the 360 and Legacy (the canopy) and is certified.  There is no secondary means, but there is a small crash ax/hammer behind the seat, maybe that is what allowed them to certify it.

Kevin


>BTW, in the general discussion of Part 23 and experimental airplanes having different safety standards, Part 23 requires an >"alternate means of egress".  On a spam can, there is usually a door on each side.  The Lancair 360 would not be certifiable >with its single means of egress (the openable canopy).  It's possible that you could convince the FAA that a canopy breaker >ool is an "alternate means", but it would be a tough argument to win.



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