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TXFlyGuy 06-28-2020 05:26 PM

Log Book - Airworthiness Entry
 
As we near the FAA inspection, exactly what is the correct verbiage to have in the airframe logbook stating the plane is built by _______, and inspected by ______, and found to be air worthy?

Mel 06-28-2020 05:54 PM

"I certify that I built this aircraft for my own education and recreation. I have inspected it in accordance with FAR part 43, appendix D and consider it eligible for an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose of operating amateur-built aircraft under the provisions of 14 CFR part 21.191g."

Signed________________________________ Date_________________

Technically the aircraft can never be "airworthy". It is "in a condition for safe operation."

TXFlyGuy 06-28-2020 06:40 PM

Mel - Thank You!

jselvatici 06-28-2020 07:03 PM

+1 for Mel. Thank you!
Appreciate you taking the time to teach us on the efficient way to do things.

BlndRvtr 06-28-2020 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel (Post 1442653)
"I certify that I built this aircraft for my own education and recreation. I have inspected it in accordance with FAR part 43, appendix D and consider it eligible for an experimental airworthiness certificate for the purpose of operating amateur-built aircraft under the provisions of 14 CFR part 21.191g."

Signed________________________________ Date_________________

Technically the aircraft can never be "airworthy". It is "in a condition for safe operation."

So does that mean it should really have a "condition for safe operation" certificate?

George

az_gila 06-28-2020 11:34 PM

My inspection from the FAA in Scottsdale came with a sticker for the log book.

Basically the same words as Mel said but with an added sentence giving a single set of test conditions, and the date of the next required CI.

Mel 06-29-2020 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 1442717)
My inspection from the FAA in Scottsdale came with a sticker for the log book.
Basically the same words as Mel said but with an added sentence giving a single set of test conditions, and the date of the next required CI.

When I do an inspection, I include a sticker with the builder certification wording if you don't already have it. Then after inspection is passed, I add:

"I find that this aircraft, N1234, meets the requirements for a special airworthiness certificate for the purpose of Operating Amateur-Built Aircraft and have issued a special airworthiness certificate dated ________________. The next inspection is due __________________."

Signed:____________________________ DAR _______________

Mel 06-29-2020 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlndRvtr (Post 1442702)
So does that mean it should really have a "condition for safe operation" certificate?
George

You'll have to discuss this matter with the FAA!

mturnerb 06-29-2020 07:32 AM

The precise wording should also be in your operating limitations....

Taltruda 06-29-2020 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by az_gila (Post 1442717)
My inspection from the FAA in Scottsdale came with a sticker for the log book.

Basically the same words as Mel said but with an added sentence giving a single set of test conditions, and the date of the next required CI.

I don't like that he put in a date for the next required CI..a CI isn't required at all.. it's only required to be done within 12 months of a flight, so what if you parked the plane for 5 years and exceeded his date that he wrote in?


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