THanks Mike. I really appreciate it.
On 11/4/2005 9:38 PM,
mike.davis@dcsol.com wrote to rebel-builders:
-> One thing that might make this easier is don't register it as built from a
-> kit, instead register it as assembled from assorted parts and pieces, then
-> you can provide your own justification of the 51% that you accomplished,
by
-> completing a worksheet to show that you have completed the majority of the
-> work.
->
-> Took a bit of looking since the FAA web site is totally different now than
-> when I did this last, but I found a copy of the worksheet, I've uploaded
the
-> complete 8130.2F document to the archive site, the worksheet starts on
page
-> 241 of this document. The worksheet itself is FAA Form 8000-38 (12-91),
but
-> I can't find that form by itself.
->
->
https://www.dcsol.com/file/area402/8130-2F.pdf Give it several minutes to
-> load following this link, it's a large document.
->
-> Mike
->
-> ----- Original Message -----
-> From: "Ralph Baker" <
rebaker@sc.rr.com>
-> To: <
rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
-> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 10:32 AM
-> Subject: Can I do my own annuals?
->
->
-> > Jim,
-> > The anwer is maybe. I am assuming you are in the USA. More than one
-> > person can participate in building however, only one person can be
issued
-> > the Repairmans Certificate. It is mandatory that you have a builders
log
-> > and picture documentation that the construction was done to the 51% rule
-> > up to the point you purchased it. A statement from the seller that he
-> > built it and no commercial help was involved would be part of the
-> > documentation. Receipts would also help.
-> >
-> > There is some descretion on the part of the FAA and the DARs. I would
-> > start by looking for a sympathetic DAR and laying out the documentation
-> > and show him the plane with emphasis on what is still needed. Remember,
-> > the 51% rule is 51% of the tasks, not 51% of the rivets etc. There is a
-> > checklist of tasks available from the FAA that would form an outline to
-> > work from. Do the homework to convince the DAR that you did or will do
-> > enough of the tasks and try to get an agreement from the FAA that if the
-> > specified tasks are done it will be certificated. I would also contact
-> > the FAA regarding the Repairmans Certificate requirements.
-> >
-> > I don't think you are dead in the water for the Repairmans Certificate
but
-> > now is the time to decide if it is a deal breaker if you can't get it.
I
-> > suggest you run this past the EAA certification folks before purchase or
-> > contacting a DAR or the FAA. Note this is based only understanding of
-> > the regs, your experience may vary.
-> > Ralph Baker
-> >
-> >
-> >
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