Determining EAB vs ELSA?

[mark15]

Is there a way, either on the N-NUmber inquiry results (https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/search/nnumberinquiry) or otherwise, to distinguish between E-AB and E-LSA?

When looking up a variety of planes from Barnstormers they all say "Experimental" on the "Classification" section of the Airworthiness certificate.

Do you just have to ask the seller?

 

[Mel]

Is there a way, either on the N-NUmber inquiry results (https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/search/nnumberinquiry) or otherwise, to distinguish between E-AB and E-LSA?
When looking up a variety of planes from Barnstormers they all say "Experimental" on the "Classification" section of the Airworthiness certificate.
Do you just have to ask the seller?

On the FAA registration website, pan down to "Airworthiness". Look on the right side. The 3rd line down gives the classification.

Another clue between E-AB and E-LSA is that with E-AB, the builder is the manufacturer. With E-LSA, the kit manufacturer is listed as the manufacturer.

 

[mark15]

Thanks for the tip on manufacturer. That's showing some distinctions! Every classification so far is "Experimental," though.

It's interesting to find the builder's name listed as manufacturer on some planes claimed to be E-LSA. Thanks again!