Rotax 582 gray head with ceramic coated exhaust and cdrive. With its almost 40 year history, there is a wealth of information available for the builders and owners of this aircraft. It also doesnt include the other subcategories of experimental aircraft. I hope you find my log useful if you are researching or thinking about building an rv88a. This logbook was developed to meet the special requirements of experimental aircraft pn 12860. A program letter in accordance with 14 cfr section 21.
Aircraft spruce canada supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Eaa experimental aircraft airframe logbook aircraft. To inquire about kits and parts, please contact the bede corp. Articles on light aircraft construction by ron alexander, brought to you by zenith aircraft. Ppt experimental maintenance powerpoint presentation. How about maps and charts, sick bags, a small tool kit, tie downs, airport directory and loran manuals, log books, cleaning rags, and maybe an added radio or transponderencoder, an intercom, elt, fire extinguisher, a couple of new instruments, extra cushions, etc. Comprehensive builders logs in any format, to include photographs of all the steps included in each of the listed tasks in the amateurbuilder aircraft fabrication and assembly checklist 2009, materials and techniques used in construction, as well as dates, locations, and detailed descriptions. Carrboro, nc planelogix has released a new builder logbook module available to aircraft builders for free.
Whats required for experimental amateurbuilt aircraft. Click on the tab above to search for experimental aircraft builders from all over the world. So you bought a kitplane you didnt build lancair owners. Preferably, the mechanic should have experience with experimental airplanes. Side by side seating, disc breaks, great plains eis. If the aircraft passes this inspection, a pilot must fly between 2540 hours of test flights in specific nonpopulated areas to make sure all components are operating properly. Jan 12, 2017 ac form 80503, certificate of aircraft registration.
We are intimately familiar with vans aircraft so we know where to look for common builder construction errors. How much a missing logbook matters is a matter of the buyers personal opinion and whats missing. The remaining pages 10 to 49 are entry pages that the owner fills in the information. Eaa experimental aircraft airframe logbook aircraft spruce. Complete sections v and viii of the application for airworthiness certificate, faa form 86. Condition inspection experimental aircraft association. This logbook contains the same page information from page2 to 52 to the experimental aircraft logbook but there is a significant difference. We specialize in prepiurchase checks of vintage, light sport, and experimental aircraft especially vans aircraft.
You must register your aircraft following the procedures identified in 14 cfr part 47, aircraft registration. They are not use to signing log books and you will be hard pressed to find one who will. In the united states, brazil, australia, new zealand and south africa, homebuilt aircraft may be licensed experimental under faa or similar local regulations. See more than 1121 projects and over 175,904 log entries. Ongoing safety requires aircraft owners and maintainers to operate and maintain the aircraft in accordance with relevant regulations, including those specific to experimental aircraft. Eaa experimental aircraft airframe logbook general aircraft record, record of ownership, initial condition, faa airworthiness inspection pages. Its a harder problem if the experimental aircraft was never registered. The difference is that the information you enter in. A special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category is issued to operate an aircraft that does not have a type certificate or does not conform to its type certificate and is in a condition for safe operation. Electric flaperons, all builder logs, manuals, pictures, log books. Join a community of amateur, homebuilt aircraft builders, sharing their passions and hardearned lessons. This site was created, and is maintained, by fellow bd4 builders and owners. Entry pages that the owner fills in the information. Experimental category federal aviation administration.
Planelogix releases free builder logbook general aviation news. Eaa airventure oshkosh 2021 tickets only in oshkosh will you live seven straight days of worldclass aerobatics, history coming alive through airplanes from all eras of flight filling the skies, camaraderie with fellow aviation enthusiasts, and much, much more. I know to get an experimental certified it has to have the builder logs, ect. Zenith aircraft company acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and market zenair kit aircraft designs from designer chris heintz. There is no standard or official form for the builder records. A well illustrated book giving details as to construction of yachts. Some builders use a spiral bound notebook, which also works well. Currently the faa is limiting aircraft eligibility to those aircraft built from a kit. Please note i am not an eaa tech counselorinspectorengineer, i am a first time builder and the comments that i have written should be used in conjunction with standard.
Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv. But since neither aircraft logbook or maintenance records are defined in 14 cfr, part 1, definitions and abbreviations, we will attempt for ourselves to achieve some degree of agreement or understanding regarding the definitions or meaning of those two terms as they would pertain to any tc or eab aircraft. What happens when the logbook of an aircraft is lost. You will likely not get a repairmans certificate but thats not a showstopper. Feb 04, 2014 eaa has asked tech counselors not to sign log books for at least the past 18years.
Currently there are over 2,000 experimental aircraft builders from around the world using kitlog pro. A log book for the airframe and a log book for each powerplant and propeller. These aircraft have the highest population and consistency from aircraft to aircraft. After an incident, your log books are the first thing the f. Amateurbuilt aircraft federal aviation administration. Vans rv aircraft builders resources, videos, photos and tools. The owner can simply log the major alterations and put the aircraft back into phase 1 and fly off 5 hours himself, then log the aircraft back into phase 2 without involving the fsdo at all. Sufficient information to clearly identify the aircraft, such as photographs or threeview drawings. Jan 16, 2010 get a condition inspection done, start some new log books and youre probably in business.
Furnish a complete and ready to fly aircraft except for cowlings, fairings and opened panels for inspection. With a few strokes of his pen, les thompson, an aviation safety inspector with the faa flight standards service indianapolis district office, signed the birth certificate for my panther, converting it from a collection of aluminum and. If the inspector gives you an ok by letter which is often done, you should note the date, time, name, and change in your aircraft log book. Our experience has shown that a three ring binder with some looseleaf pages and some pocket pages for pictures works very well. Kitplanes magazine is the most tightly focused magazine for aircraft builders youll find anywhere. Most ga aircraft have incomplete, disorganized records, that may or may not truly document airworthiness. Aircraft engines for experimental homebuilt aircraft from zenith and other planes. Ppt certification of amateurbuilt aircraft powerpoint. What is an experimental aircraft and why is a special airworthiness certificate issued in the. The company is a proud member and supporter of the experimental aircraft assoc. In any case, you need to consult with builders in your local eaa chapter as to which dar would be most receptive to your application. During construction of amateurbuilt aircraft, has been rewritten and incorporated into this ac.
Weighing homebuilts experimental aircraft association. Airworthiness certification for amateurbuilt aircraft. From the very beginning you will need a builders log. Eaa introduces online builders log to help aircraft builders. Instead of being certified under the faas 14 cfr part 23, lsa rules for certification were created by a committee of industry experts including a few faa personnel convened by astm international. Let our experienced shop help you make the best decision possible. The inspector will endorse the airframe logbook upon satisfactory completion of the inspection. Beyond that far part 43 does not regulate what logbook entries are required for an eab because the very first paragraph of far part 43 says this part does not apply to any aircraft for which an experimental airworthiness certificate has been issued. A simple log documenting the task completed and the date along with some photos will do. This logbook was developed to meet the special requirements of experimental aircraft. Pulsar xp or, buying an experimental that someone else. Aircraft building experimental aircraft association.
A current list of equipment installed in the aircraft. Publications bd4 experimental aircraft community site. At the bottom line, experimental registrations increased by 99 units in 2020, which makes the fleet 9. The records can be in any form the builder chooses. Please contact me if you find any mistakes or any questions about the project. Apr 22, 2014 your aircraft can be nnumbered if the dar can determine it meets the 51% rule. In addition, this revision updates existing language related to experimental amateurbuilt aircraft airworthiness certification to be consistent with recommendations from the 2006 and 2008 amateurbuilt aircraft aviation rulemaking committee. Jun 07, 2011 faa home aircraft aircraft certification airworthiness certification special airworthiness certificate experimental category. The builder owner applicant must make the statement in the logbook that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation but not airworthy hope this helps. Has a amateurhomebuilt experimental airworthiness due to assembly process, no limitations. Vans rv aircraft builders resources, videos, photos and. The builders must provide logs of when, where and how construction took place, along with supporting documents and photographs. Use your phone or tablet to take photos, document your work, and log your time quickly right from your phone. Aircraft owners are responsible for maintaining their aircraft in airworthy condition.
Guide to maintaining a homebuilt aircraft wanttaja. We have multiple layers of builtin safety nets, as well as the ability for you to export and maintain your own data to ensure your log is completely safe and secure. Make an aircraft log book entry that the aircraft has been found to meet the requirements for the requested certificate, and that faa form 87 has been issued. Annual condition inspection signoff archive eaa forums. We will go through both the log books and the aircraft to help you identify any costly red flags before you make your investment. What records must i keep to document the construction of my homebuilt aircraft. Avialoft makes logging your aircraft build quick and easy, so you can get back to building. The difference is that the information you enter in the first page of the logbook itself. As an faa certified ap ia and experimental aircraft owner and builder, i will accomplish a thorough, detailed prebuy inspection on an experimental aircraft you may be looking to purchase. An aircraft lacking documentation for required inspections such as altimeter, transponder and elt is unairworthy. With some limitations, the builders of the aircraft must have done it for their own education and recreation rather than for profit. We build planes is founded and created by a passionate home builder who shares your concerns for the safety, longevity, and portability of your builder log. So this is the best guess we have but, really, arent definitive numbers.
The signoff only states that the aircraft meets the requirements of the certificate requested. Kitlog pro began simply as an electronic builders log and has since evolved into a complete builders resource tool that has completely revolutionized the experimental aircraft industry. Whether your experimental aircraft is a plansbuilt eaa biplane, a vans rv, a glastar, or even a lancair ivp, kitlog pro is the most efficient way to ensure that you meet the requirements of a builders log for the certification of your home built aircraft. Without builder logs this may be difficult and will depend on the thoroughness of the particular dar or faa rep. It is written by a practical man, and is well illustrated 6. Kitlog pro is an organizational tool that allows the builder of any type of aircraft to create, archive, maintain, and display the entire building process. A notarized faa form 812 pdf, eligibility statement, amateurbuilt aircraft. There is no set format required for a builders log. A record of construction of the aircraft showing pertinent dates. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. There is a 3page eaa technical counselor visit report that should have been filled out, the builder signed, and the builder given the 2nd sheet yellow copy of the form during the tc visit.
Ac6523a certification of repairpersons experimental aircraft builders. The only way to document airworthiness is to have a full set of records and documents. There is no standard or official form for the builder records commonly known as the builders log. Many builders tinker constantly with their aircrafts avionics and electrical systems. The experimental aircraft association has introduced a new, online eaa builders log, free for all eaa members, to use to document projects. You will do this by keeping a builders log to show the faa inspector that you completed the majority of the tasks. Eaa experimental aircraft association oshkosh, wisconsin. If the inspector wants to inspect the aircraft, it is the same as when you first received your airworthiness certificate. Apr 17, 2014 perhaps the most interesting bit of a light sport aircraft s history is how the definition and standards for lsas came about. Title 14, code of federal regulations 14 cfr, part 21, section 21. Depending on the particular operating limitations document an experimental amateurbuilt aircraft has, you might not even have to go to the faa. This website was designed for vans aircraft homebuilders, helping them find the information they need to build the most dynamic aircraft in the worldwe welcome your comments andor suggestions for any new content that might help other rv builders with useful information for their projects. While the regulations allow for an experimental aircraft builder to be granted approval to conduct ongoing maintenance, the builder must have sufficient. Downloads kitlog pro experimental aircraft builders log.
Ac 2027g certification and operation of amateur built aircraft. This logbook contains pages general aircraft record, record of ownership, initial condition, faa airworthiness inspection pages. Click on the testimonials tab and see why over 6000 builders are using our software. Unlike traditional discussion forums where the info gets buried and becomes hard to search for, all information posted to we build planes is categorized by aircraft type, section, and other tags, as well as rated for helpfulness, so its readily available to anyone who needs it, when they need it amateur aircraft builders learn and teach.
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