[rgmwa]

To be certified as an E-LSA aircraft, no deviations from the plans are allowed. However, once certified, it seems that builders are free to make any alterations they want.

Is this correct, and if so, why does that not invalidate the E-LSA certification? I thought a major reason for certification was so that a future purchaser could be sure that the plane had been built to `factory specifications'.

Robert

 

[Mel]

To be certified as an E-LSA aircraft, no deviations from the plans are allowed. However, once certified, it seems that builders are free to make any alterations they want.

This is correct!

Is this correct, and if so, why does that not invalidate the E-LSA certification? I thought a major reason for certification was so that a future purchaser could be sure that the plane had been built to `factory specifications'.

One of FAA's favorite quotes is "We don't answer 'Why' questions."

Robert

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[rgmwa]

Thanks, Mel

Although I'm none the wiser, but then I don't suppose anyone else is either