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    Default Re: Used Experimentals

    But ...

    To become and ELSA Repairman is the 16 hour (?) course and rating/license, right?

    Next question: If the A/C is registered prior to the LSA rules, is it an ELSA or just an eligible-for-LS Experimental? In other words, did all 1320# and under experimental A/C automatically fall under these ELSA rules, even if they were built/registered years prior to LSA?

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    Smile Re: Used Experimentals

    Quote Originally Posted by Av8r3400 View Post
    Maybe my understanding is too simple, I still cant find reference in my FAR/AIM (and I hate reading legalese! ), but:

    As the non-builder, owner of an experimental A/C you can do all maintenance, repairs and modifications that the builder could, but you are subject to an annual condition inspection by at least an A&P.

    Is that correct?
    I always suggest building from new.. for a variety of reasons, but be careful of the statement "As the non-builder, owner of an experimental A/C you can do all maintenance, repairs and modifications that the builder could, but you are subject to an annual condition inspection by at least an A&P".

    Simply put... a condition inspection for a EAB (Experimental Amatuer Built) can be accomplished by a FAA A&P or IA or the person who holds the Repairman Certificate (RC) for that aircraft by serial number. Can the new owner as a non-builder do maintenance, repairs and modifications ? According to the rule yes... but it will need to be signed off by A&P, IA or RC during the condition inspection. If that person does not want to sign off the condition inspection off because of a modification you made then you will need to fix the issue to the satisfaction of the inspector.

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