I understand that, at present , you can still ask for an FAA inspector to certify your homebuilt. They do it for free. The FAA have been/are authorizing certain "civilians" called Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs) who help out with the work load. I believe the price charged is not set by the FAA, but varies with the DAR, ranging from $0.00 to whatever the traffic will bear. Some will do for expenses only; others are making it a business.
Ed Ed Janssen mailto:ejans...@chipsnet.com > I had heard someplace, in Spring 2005, that the FAA now only bothers to come for a final inspection. > > At last Sunday's EAA chapter meeting in Mason City, Iowa, I heard that the FAA intends to get out of the experimental / home built inspection business. Final Inspections will be preformed by civilian contractors approved by the FAA at $500 / inspection. What does it cost now? Anyone else heard of this, as it was all news to me. > > Dann Johnson
