I'm confused...the Rans paragraph you refer to says,
"We spent a lot of time and effort obtaining both Type certificates, and SLSA approvals,"
Far as I know they only have an SLSA approval...you do a kit you're on your own as an ambuilt just like the RV12. That doesn't mean they won't get approval someday for 51% but I don't believe they have it now.
Also...when you buy from Rans you are required to put down 50% that is NON-REFUNDABLE. They must be afraid someone will change their mind when they see a 12.
And don't forget...after an ELSA is certified and operating limitations issued, you can do anything you want to the aircraft as long as you stay within the operating limits....change radios for instance.
Pete
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