Boomers question about A/C rules reminded me of a question I had about buying an already flying plane. I was wondering if an Operators Handbook was required for and experimental aircraft. I called the EAA and was told it was not required for experimental A/C. I was surprised when I read this on Vans web site a few days ago under "Letters and Notices".
"In addition, regulations require an Operator?s Handbook. This handbook is the responsibility of
the aircraft builder/owner/test pilot. Because an RV might be fitted with almost any engine,
propeller, avionics and other equipment imaginable (and sometimes, equipment Van?s never
imagined!) the data needed to compile the Operator?s Handbook must be derived by flight test of
the specific airplane."
What do you guys think...required or not ?
I was also surprised when I read this "
The new owner must have condition inspections, maintenance and repairs
signed off by an Airframe and Powerplant certificate holder, or by the holder of the Repairman?s
Certificate.
Is this a CYA kind of thing for Vans?
"In addition, regulations require an Operator?s Handbook. This handbook is the responsibility of
the aircraft builder/owner/test pilot. Because an RV might be fitted with almost any engine,
propeller, avionics and other equipment imaginable (and sometimes, equipment Van?s never
imagined!) the data needed to compile the Operator?s Handbook must be derived by flight test of
the specific airplane."
What do you guys think...required or not ?
I was also surprised when I read this "
The new owner must have condition inspections, maintenance and repairs
signed off by an Airframe and Powerplant certificate holder, or by the holder of the Repairman?s
Certificate.
Is this a CYA kind of thing for Vans?
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