----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Chris Leong wrote: > > I've been reading up on the web as regards the conversion from C to D, > which is apparently allowable under the Type Cert > A-787. Does this mean a straight swapout of those parts that are > different between a C and a D, specifically the nine-degree restrictor > bolt (or the type E split elevator, to be a "like type"), or is there > more involved? How does one > specifically go about doing the conversion to get the difference in > gross allowance?
Attached is aircraft specification A-787 which spells out (officially) just what you need to do to convert from a 415-C to a 415-D. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free public domain program http://www.adobe.com) to read it. Your plane may be old enough to not have the aerodynamic trim tab. You must have the aerodynamic trim tab, the skin over the header tank replaced with stainless steel, the up-elevator travel limited to 9 degrees and other minor changes. The change from C to D is specified in the type certificate and should be straight forward. I think the conversion to the E model's split elevator is an absolutely good idea with no drawbacks (though not necessary) but I've heard of an FAA paper-pusher rejecting that conversion -- staff the paperwork on that through the FAA --before-- you make the split elevator conversion. (I've wanted to do that conversion for 20 years but it hasn't come near the top of my priority list.) > Also, I've been searching high and low for contact details on Skyport > services. Lots of folk mention using this company, but I can't find > their address or telephone number anywhere. Are they still around? Skyport is at: 414-534-4233 Tech support 414-534-2395 Tech support FAX 800-624-5312 Order line Skyport is a good place. I try to do all my business with them, only going to other vendors if Skyport doesn't have what I want. Call quick and get the catalog. > (I'm in the process of joining the EOC and probably a lot of the info > I'm after will arrive sometime in the mail, but email's > much faster, don't you think? :-) Once you are a member of the EOC, you'll have access to the type certificate A-718 and A-787 and other info. When you send in your check, ask Carolyn to e-mail me when she logs your membership and I'll send you an invitation to the members only section of http://www.ercoupe.org. Ed Burkhead __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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