I would like a plane...

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Originally Posted by Dorsal

(A) friend recently put a bigger engine in his 172 and got to increase the limit. As for changing the type certification I have to imagine that gets significantly more challenging. I believe I read, naturally can't remember where now, that once an LSA always an LSA.

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A larger engine can be put on a 172 through a Supplemental Type Certificate and remain certified. My 172 has a number of STC's for upgraded equipment. While I still have the original engine I have a STC for the ECI cylinders installed during the last overhaul.

Nice looking kitfox by the way.

Tom, yes that is the case with my friends 172, it remains a type certified plane. I did lift the following quote from the net

Note that a type-certified airplane may also be re-categorized as
experimental if it's modified in a form such that the FAA will not
approve on a standard 337. This is often the case for prototype/
modified certified aircraft, or for highly specialized
applications (although these are often categorized as "Restricted"
too).

Another article suggested this process can be arduous as clear justification is needed for the change and the certification may need to be renewed annually. Anyone on the group have experience with an experimental non amateur built certification?

Hi, there is a model 5 taildragger for sale in Minot ND. Call Warren Pietsch at Pietsch's Aero 701 852 4092 for details, I know it is pretty new and has around 30 hrs on it:rolleyes:. Kevin

Appreciate the info... I have my heart set on a 7/tri gear... w/ a Rotax and glass panel...

Basically, the same setup as that Texas "Kick Ass"... I even like the blue/black color...

This will be my first/last/only plane... so it's got to be right...

Thanks,Andrew

Sure, first you want my plane, now you want Paul's plane, isn't there a commandment about coveting another man's plane?

I sure do like those pretty Aerothane paint jobs.

haha... yeah, you and Paul have some nice stuff there.