In a message dated 5/10/2008 12:48:52 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Seems there would be a difference on whether you replaced the original equipment (what little there was) vs adding additional equipment. If you leave the original equipment you should still be legal for VFR and the additional equipment doesn't affect the airworthiness of the plane. (I realize I am trying to add logic to the equation which is not in the FAA dictionary.) Dan C Dan, By using just the logic suggested above, I can deduce that if I leave the original equipment in place, I can install a toaster oven that I bought at Wal-Mart in my Coupe. I'm not trying to be a wise guy, but what is the difference between that toaster oven and a non-approved flight instrument or autopilot in the eyes of the FAA? If there is no PMA, STC, 337, TSO, or any other appropriate approval, you can't install it for the same reason that you can't install a toaster oven. In an experimental, you can have all the toaster ovens you want (if you can get the airworthiness certificate signed off). JMO Wayne DelRossi Alon Aircoupe N5618F "Nobody has ever scientifically proven that life is supposed to be serious." **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)
