Bill.Peyton
Well Known Member
I am trying to understand the actual written requirement differentiating the requirement to fly an additional 15 hours during Phase I. As far as I can tell, the following is the requirement "The owner / builder must show and the FAA must find that the engine and prop meet their Type Certificate and all ADs are complied with. (Please include a copy of the compliance list to show compliance with Type Certificate.)".
Lycoming will sell you an "experimental" version of the IO-540 D4A5, or a certified version of the same. The Lycoming rep at OSH stated that both engines contain the exact same parts and are put together on the exact same assembly line and that the only difference is the "X" designation in the serial number. I would assume that all ADs are complied with at the time of delivery.
Using either version of the Lycoming engine coupled with the certified Hartzell C2YR-1BFP/F8068D prop. appears to meet the intent of the above.
Am I missing something or is my interpretation incorrect?
Lycoming will sell you an "experimental" version of the IO-540 D4A5, or a certified version of the same. The Lycoming rep at OSH stated that both engines contain the exact same parts and are put together on the exact same assembly line and that the only difference is the "X" designation in the serial number. I would assume that all ADs are complied with at the time of delivery.
Using either version of the Lycoming engine coupled with the certified Hartzell C2YR-1BFP/F8068D prop. appears to meet the intent of the above.
Am I missing something or is my interpretation incorrect?