Experimental to UL and .... back?

[LSaupe 123]

Question for you all:

Interested in a bird which was originally built as EAB experimental (single seat, but a bit heavy for part 103 and a 10 gallon tank).  It was then sold and the new owner flew as Part 103 (registration history now gone), plus there was changes to the prop and wing since the original EAB cert.

Long story short, is it possible to re-register as EAB without much hassle (however the repairman cert wouldn't be possible), or is this just too much hassle.

[Allen Sutphin 705]

Depends on if it was listed as scrapped or just let lapse. The complete paperwork history as an EAB is available from the FAA. Every piece of paperwork ever filed is available for .10 a sheet and you can get a printed copy or CD version. If it was just let lapse, then it can be reregistered but will require a new AW inspection. First thing to do is talk to your local FAA inspector or DAR.