I was researching the FAA Airworthiness Inspection requirements for experimental aircraft. I discovered experimental aircraft DO NOT have to comply with FAA Part 43. (43.1b(2)).
This part does not apply to—
(2) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate under the provisions of §21.191(i)(3) of this chapter, and the aircraft was previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under the provisions of §21.190 of this chapter;
When the FAA arrives to inspect a new experimental aircraft what are the Acceptable Standards does this inspector use to determine if the A/C receives an Airworthiness Certificate? If the inspector sees the builders used Grade 4 prop bolts, or no cable guards on pulleys, fiber lock nuts on the exhaust flanges is this grounds for a rejection of a Certification based on what standards? Or is the inspection does a paperwork exercise?
This part does not apply to—
(2) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate under the provisions of §21.191(i)(3) of this chapter, and the aircraft was previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under the provisions of §21.190 of this chapter;
When the FAA arrives to inspect a new experimental aircraft what are the Acceptable Standards does this inspector use to determine if the A/C receives an Airworthiness Certificate? If the inspector sees the builders used Grade 4 prop bolts, or no cable guards on pulleys, fiber lock nuts on the exhaust flanges is this grounds for a rejection of a Certification based on what standards? Or is the inspection does a paperwork exercise?
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