AcroGimp
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Asked on another board but want to see what the braintrust here can offer - I suspect may be more relevant experience here:
So this is a theoretical question for the wisdom of the board.
Let's say there was a previously flying, amateur-built experimental, that had been originally built and certified in another country.
Then let's say that this plane has been imported to the US at an unknown date, and there is no record of import duties paid, nor is there a copy of any bill-of-sale for this international transaction.
Further, let's say there are no build logs, no engine or airframe maintenance logs.
Let's also say that the plane has been de-registered from the authority of the nation of origin, but has never had a US CofA or N Number.
Let's add that plane has been in non-flying storage for about 3-5 years, engine internals are an unknown at this point but the engine was reported to be a very strong runner - plane last flew perhaps 4-5 years ago.
Lastly, let's say that the person who last owned the plane died and willed it to an EAA Chapter.
If a person comes to an agreement with the EAA Chapter, applies for registration, puts the N Number on, then essentially conducts the equivalent of a Conditional Inspection to include fixing all squawks, could that person have a DAR come out and inspect the vehicle for certification as an Experimental-Exhibition with a reasonable chance at approval?
Or is this all too much together to be worth it?
Are there alternate ways to proceed (e.g., buy the carcass as parts, so noted on the bill of sale and then re-assemble as a 'new' EXP-Exhibition)?
Any major risk areas?
Thanks for any help you guys can be in this thought experiment.
'Gimp
So this is a theoretical question for the wisdom of the board.
Let's say there was a previously flying, amateur-built experimental, that had been originally built and certified in another country.
Then let's say that this plane has been imported to the US at an unknown date, and there is no record of import duties paid, nor is there a copy of any bill-of-sale for this international transaction.
Further, let's say there are no build logs, no engine or airframe maintenance logs.
Let's also say that the plane has been de-registered from the authority of the nation of origin, but has never had a US CofA or N Number.
Let's add that plane has been in non-flying storage for about 3-5 years, engine internals are an unknown at this point but the engine was reported to be a very strong runner - plane last flew perhaps 4-5 years ago.
Lastly, let's say that the person who last owned the plane died and willed it to an EAA Chapter.
If a person comes to an agreement with the EAA Chapter, applies for registration, puts the N Number on, then essentially conducts the equivalent of a Conditional Inspection to include fixing all squawks, could that person have a DAR come out and inspect the vehicle for certification as an Experimental-Exhibition with a reasonable chance at approval?
Or is this all too much together to be worth it?
Are there alternate ways to proceed (e.g., buy the carcass as parts, so noted on the bill of sale and then re-assemble as a 'new' EXP-Exhibition)?
Any major risk areas?
Thanks for any help you guys can be in this thought experiment.
'Gimp
