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Subject: RE: [LML] Re: FAA certification
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First, I'm not sure why the inspection would have to come to a halt =
because
of equipment for IFR flight.  The operating limitations, when issued, =
should
say:

=93After completion of phase I flight testing, unless appropriately =
equipped
for night and/or instrument flight in accordance with =A7 91.205, this
aircraft is to be operated under VFR, day only.=94

The flight testing must be performed in VFR day only conditions.  When =
that
is completed, if your aircraft is equipped per 91.205, you may fly in =
other
than VFR, day-only conditions.

For IFR flight, paragraph (d) of 91.205 lists the required equipment =
that we
all know and love:

(d) Instrument flight rules. For IFR flight, the following instruments =
and
equipment are required:

(1) Instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (b) of this =
section,
and, for night flight, instruments and equipment specified in paragraph =
(c)
of this section.

(2) Two-way radio communication and navigation equipment suitable for =
the
route to be flown.

(3) Gyroscopic rate-of-turn indicator, except on the following aircraft:

(i) Airplanes with a third attitude instrument system usable through =
flight
attitudes of 360 degrees of pitch and roll and installed in accordance =
with
the instrument requirements prescribed in =A7121.305(j) of this chapter; =
and

(ii) Rotorcraft with a third attitude instrument system usable through
flight attitudes of =B180 degrees of pitch and =B1120 degrees of roll =
and
installed in accordance with =A729.1303(g) of this chapter.

(4) Slip-skid indicator.

(5) Sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure.

(6) A clock displaying hours, minutes, and seconds with a sweep-second
pointer or digital presentation.

(7) Generator or alternator of adequate capacity.

(8) Gyroscopic pitch and bank indicator (artificial horizon).

(9) Gyroscopic direction indicator (directional gyro or equivalent).=20


I do not see secondary static source anywhere in that list.  Sure, there =
are
people who want redundancy in various systems, but the FARs do not =
require
that.
=20
If you are an EAA member, see:
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/faq/Equipping%20a%20Homebuilt%20=
for
%20IFR%20operations.html


-Rob


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> Subject: [LML] Re: FAA certification
>=20
> Last Friday and 4hrs into the inspection, the process came to a
> screeching halt when I was unable to show an alternate static source
> was installed. The inspector wanted to be sure 4ZQ had all the
> equipment required for IFR flight. Needless to say, I was none too
> pleased but saluted and said yes sir, right away sir since his return
> visit is scheduled for this coming Friday. I have no particular
> interest in arm-wreastling with the guy but can one of you, just one =
of
> you point to an FAA legal requirement that my little pip squeak of a
> 360 have an alternate static source to be legal for IFR?
>=20
> He had some long checklist of items, presumably from within the bowels
> of the FAA, but then he completely overlooked the missing cotter pin =
at
> the left main axle.
>=20
> Angier Ames
> N4ZQ
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