There is no difference in the take off and landing characteristics with the gross weight STC. I believe the only thing needed on a C for this is the bigger trim tab. This STC makes perfect sense to me to be able to legally carry the max weight allowed by LSA and a measly $200 well spent especially for someone using an Ercoupe for hire as in this case.
Kevin --- In [email protected], "AJ DeMarzo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Roy; > You said a mouthful. My contention is that the aircraft will carry the weight just as well without the paper GW increase. If the object is just to be "legal" I can't justify the costs. The O-200 conversion is, for me, a no brainier, though. Someone please enlighten me of your varying opinions and remember I'm not telling anyone to violate the laws. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Roy Stubbs > To: AJ DeMarzo ; [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:18 AM > Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] LSA Weight increase STC > > > > IMHO > > > > Structurally there is no difference in the weight carrying capabilities of the C, CD, D, etc. It is a matter of at what gross weight is the particular model Type Certificated. > > > > The conversion items to be complied with that convert a C to a D have nothing to do with structural integrity. They have to do with conforming to the D Type Certificate and therefore allowing the higher operational gross weight. > > > > Applying the 1320# gross weight STC to a C model is a way of increasing the 'legal' gross weight and remain LSA compliant. > > > > Roy > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- > > From: [email protected] [mailto:ercoupe- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AJ DeMarzo > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:49 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] LSA Weight increase STC > Importance: Low > > > > Mike; > > John at Skyport is brokering the STC that would still keep you legal for LSA, so if you do this, make absolutely sure you go through him. The conversion to a D model which includes the higher weight change will tip you over the scales for LSA and quickly depreciate your aircraft. > > > > I must ask you though, is the piece of paper going to make the structure of your airplane any stronger? I doubt it, and would challenge anyone to prove me wrong. Personally I would do this only if anticipating going to an O-200 if there's an STC available that specifies the new weight would be allowable. > > > > Al DeMarzo > Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy > http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: mbpowell > > To: [email protected] > > Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:19 AM > > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] LSA Weight increase STC > > > > I'm thinking of buying the STC to increase my gross weight. Question: > What, if any, changes in flying characteristics can I expect from this > change? I assume this will only affect take off and landing. Thanks, > Mike at C35 >
