Liability for what?
makes you think
The retired owner/builder had the same concerns, so he de-registered it and removed the N number, stripped the airframe of all avionics, engine, prop and interior.
He then advertised it as "airplane parts" and it sold and is now flying in Georgia....seems a much better alternative that accomplishes the same thing. It was a bargain at $6,000 IIRC, maybe $7,000 for a complete airframe.
Best,
How, if any, does the situation change with an ELSA where the builder is not listed as the manufacturer.No, the manufacturer of the plane is what places the builder at risk