Dj,
I'm not sure about that. If the major part of the work was done before
being acquired by Dave, there could be a problem convincing the inspector
that he should be included as one of the original builders. Dave should
probably check with his local FSDO before proceeding. Different FSDOs have
been known to interpret regulations differently.
Ed
On 08/14/2009 12:42 PM, Ed Janssen wrote:
> Dave,
>
> Currently the regulations say that if the purpose is to operate an
> amateur-built aircraft, then the experimental certificate is issued to the
> original builder, the person(s) who did the major portion of the work
> (interpreted to be 51%). See FAR 21.191(g):
>
Hi Ed,
I would amend your statement to read "certificate is issued to (one
of) the original builder(s)". If Dave completes the aircraft, he
becomes one of the original builders and is allowed to apply for the
airworthiness certificate, and also for the Repairman certificate. To
be granted the Repairman certificate, he has to pass an "interview" with
the FAA inspector basically showing that he can maintain the airplane in
a safe manner. The EAA has information concerning this on their website.
fyi
-Dj
