E-LSA

[Spirko]

Originally Posted by Mel

Converting a Cessna SLSA would be the same procedure as converting an RV-12 SLSA. You will need to submit a program letter and airworthiness application (8130-6) to your local FSDO or DAR. The inspector will inspect the aircraft to make sure that it has not been changed from the original configuration, that it has a current condition inspection, and issue a new airworthiness certificate and operating limitations. The only changes you will need to make is the "Passenger Warning" and change the "Light-Sport" placard to an "Experimental" placard. That's about it.

Question Mel: My S-LSA has been modified (avionics) from the original factory-built model, but I have LOA’s from the manufacturer for all the changes and some of the factory new S-LSAs have the same avionics I now have. Could I still get my S-LSA moved to E-LSA?

Thanks,
Craig

[Mel]

Originally Posted by Spirko

Question Mel: My S-LSA has been modified (avionics) from the original factory-built model, but I have LOA?s from the manufacturer for all the changes and some of the factory new S-LSAs have the same avionics I now have. Could I still get my S-LSA moved to E-LSA?
Thanks,
Craig

Certainly. As long as all your changes are factory approved, you're good to go.

[Spirko]

Originally Posted by Mel

Certainly. As long as all your changes are factory approved, you're good to go.

Excellent. Thank you Mel.

[N941WR]

Regarding the RV-9's that were certified as LSA's, I spoke to the builder when he was doing this to find out how he was doing this.

He comment was, "If found where to remove weight without compromising the structure."

I know my -9 was less than a 1,000 pounds for its first flight. To drop an additional 100 lbs could be done if he used ATO fuses in place of heavy circuit breakers, left off landing, taxi, position, and strobe lights. Only primed the few parts Van's says you must prime. Only install brakes on the left side, Install a Dynon D180 or something lighter. Replace all the fiberglass parts with carbon fiber, install the lightest components you could find (radio, transponder, intercom, etc.).

Leave off the gear leg & wheel fairings and install a climb prop to limit speed and you are there.

Regarding the engine, I believe he used O-235's, not O-320's, because he bought my O-290 baffles and some other parts when I switched engines.

Is it possible to build an RV-9 to fit the LSA requirements? I believe it is but I'm not sure I would want it.

[rv8ch]

Originally Posted by N941WR

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Is it possible to build an RV-9 to fit the LSA requirements? I believe it is but I'm not sure I would want it.

Don't bother - looks like the FAA is going to increase the LSA weight limits. https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/new...-231639-1.html