Ed_Wischmeyer
Well Known Member
When I was getting the new operating limitations for the RV-9A (constant speed prop = major modification = new operating limitations), one of the things I had to do was to check for AD compliance. What?
Chapter and verse is AC 39-7D, dated 3/2/12, Section 9 (b) (2) gives this example text: " ?This AD applies to Lycoming Engines Models AEIO-360-A1A and IO-360-A1A. This AD applies to any aircraft with the listed engine models installed.? This statement makes the AD applicable to the listed engine models installed on TC?d and non-TC?d aircraft. "
If an AD is issued, it's probably for good reason, and it makes sense to comply, even if not required. However, just because it's an experimental doesn't give you a free ride from all ADs. Some may apply.
Kudos to Mark Fayerman of the Atlanta FSDO for helping me through the process, and the friendly inspector who actually looked at the plane was Mike Denaro. The airplane inspection itself was the data plate, making sure I had the passenger warning installed, and a general walkaround.
The new Airworthiness and Operating Limitations are printed together on two sheets of very stiff paper, front and back.
Chapter and verse is AC 39-7D, dated 3/2/12, Section 9 (b) (2) gives this example text: " ?This AD applies to Lycoming Engines Models AEIO-360-A1A and IO-360-A1A. This AD applies to any aircraft with the listed engine models installed.? This statement makes the AD applicable to the listed engine models installed on TC?d and non-TC?d aircraft. "
If an AD is issued, it's probably for good reason, and it makes sense to comply, even if not required. However, just because it's an experimental doesn't give you a free ride from all ADs. Some may apply.
Kudos to Mark Fayerman of the Atlanta FSDO for helping me through the process, and the friendly inspector who actually looked at the plane was Mike Denaro. The airplane inspection itself was the data plate, making sure I had the passenger warning installed, and a general walkaround.
The new Airworthiness and Operating Limitations are printed together on two sheets of very stiff paper, front and back.