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Unfortunately I will be offering up our Kitfox III for sale (October). We have come to the realization that maintaining two birds and two hangars just doesn't make sense anymore (financially and time wise) and the bride prefers the nose wheel and other creature comforts of the C150.
She currently has 100 trouble free hours (TT engine and airframe) and will have a fresh annual before she goes. 18K and includes trailer. 582 with 68" Ivo 3 blade C box. Located in Broadalbin, NY.
Some upgrades during the build:High Wing LLC bush gear (wider and taller than the OEM and much more stable on the ground) - I love this gear! High quality, powder coated with aluminum fairings.8" Matco pnuematic tailwheelWide Body Kit with Model 4 doors.Triple density foam seating68" Ivo Prop.Increased elevator cordModel 4 Rudder and vertical stabElectric elevator trimAerothane Paint (Sante Fe red)Two wing tanks (6 gal each with a 2 gallon header tank behind the seat)Original Kitfox tow bar (allows you to tow the bird directly behind a vehicle)Registered as EABSpare batteryKitfox Ski's (though one needs repair - purchased them used that way as a project)Cockpit heatingBelite Angle of Attack InstrumentFinishing work:Got her in the air and still haven't finished a few things (mostly cosmetic)* final interior install (side carpeting and rear deck fabric)* Control stick grip handles (with integrated push-to-talk radio and trim buttons (current trim is on the dash))* Finishing fairings on the lift struts (these are painted, just haven't added them in yet).* Forward wing root fairings (need to make these, though have the pattern)Other:Wings fold, however this one has a very tight intersection between the flaperons and fuselage when folded (a known snag during the OEM changeover from Model II to Model III). Wings can easily be folded with flaperons removed however (which takes maybe 30 minutes). Fine for transport, but too much of a pain if done on a daily basis. There are options to make this work, however I just didn't have the need and left it as it was.Some images as: -
Thanks for all the feedback. No intention to get anyone riled up, but it does appear wording suggests, but does not require, Part 43 appendix D.
From the above it sounds like Appendix D wording "can" be used as an option (or other similar type wording). Can do the inspection per Part 43 Part D or something else that is similar. The wording provides the option to substitute with something else in lieu of Part 43. (per #18 MN KITFOX 2)
I still see that per FAR 43 applicability that 43 doesn't apply to experimentals (its not a "must" follow), however is a good outline to refer to.
§ 43.1 Applicability.(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section, this part prescribes rules governing themaintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of any -
(1) Aircraft having a U.S. airworthiness certificate;
(2) Foreign-registered civil aircraft used in common carriage or carriage of mail under the provisions of Part 121 or 135 of this chapter; and
(3) Airframe, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, and component parts of such aircraft.
(b) This part does not apply to -
(1) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate, unless the FAA has previously issued a different kind of airworthiness certificate for that aircraft;
(2) Any aircraft for which the FAA has issued an experimental certificate under the provisions of § 21.191(i)(3) of this chapter, and the aircraft was previously issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category under the provisions of § 21.190 of this chapter; or
(3) Any aircraft subject to the provisions of part 107 of this chapter.
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Actually no A&P on this end. I am signing off the condition inspection as the builder/repairman. Wasnt sure if there was any specific verbiage required (as is required for the certified birds).
Yes, There is a specific verbage, and I think it is in FAR 43 Appendix D, and I don't have a copy here.
Basically, it says, "I certify that I have inspected this airplane in accordance with FAR43, part D, and have found it to be in condition for safe flight". That would work, but those are probably not the actual words used by the FAA, and you have to sign it, with your A&P or repairman certificate number and date it.
I think everyone should get a copy of that inspection procedure that you can probably download from the FAA site - Do you know the first step required? It is "washing the airplane", and details each step from there. Probably, to do a "legal" condition inspection, you would be required to have a copy of this FAR inspection procedure, just as an A&P or IA has to have current FAA/FAR items in his library? EDMO
Thanks Ed. However Part 43 doesnt apply to experimentals. I can probably use a similar statement per:
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Actually no A&P on this end. I am signing off the condition inspection as the builder/repairman. Wasnt sure if there was any specific verbiage required (as is required for the certified birds).
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Thanks for all the feedback. Is there any specific verbiage required in the sign off's for experimentals?
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I am due for my annual condition inspection. Last year I sign off the annual on my maintenance log (airframe log). However, during my PPL checkride I learned that (at least for certified birds) the annual inspections are signed off separately in the engine log and the airframe log. Anyone know if this separate logging is also required for experimentals as well?
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What kind of plugs are those? Electrode looks quite small.
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How did she perform?
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Lets hope I have a similar experience. Just a ton of variables.
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Turns out that once you obtain a pilot cert, you no longer need a student cert for upgrade training per 61.31 d (2) and 61.56 (g). So... back to having a green light. Hopefully all goes well on Monday.
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Question for those of you who have recently been through this process. I am scheduled to take my PPL check ride on Monday. A review of my certs indicates that my temp student cert has recently expired. I have been flying on a 120 day paper temp student pilot cert. IACRA indicates they never sent a blue card (student pilot cert) to replace the paper copy as I already have a Sport Pilot cert. Not sure why that makes sense, and neither does our local FSDO. My PPL will utilize my current SP cert number.
Kinda in a bind here. IACRA wont issue a blue card and the FAA is not quite sure how to handle this (kind of a Catch 22). I don't think I can fly solo until this gets sorted out. Not sure if I can even do my check ride.
Any of you run across this before?
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Still looking for an MC-1
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I use First Flight Insurance. Quite reasonable.
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This is a good one. Couple getting a used Kitfox back in the air.
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Any updates?
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Fabulous Shots!
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Kale76, what model is that (IV?). Looks great!
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Kitfox brings back the Speedster.
https://newsline.kitplanes.com/2017/07/16/kitfox-aircraft-introduces-new-2017-speedster/
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Will I then have one cert which indicates PP for Airplane and SP for PPC and WSL? Or... remain with two separate certificates.
Wanted: Rotax C-Gearbox Front Casting
in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it
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I have a good case. It is new (as in never used) and still looks new. Give me a shout (sent you a PM).