Originally Posted by
fury308
Apologies for what may be a stupid question: Is one able to change a certified aircraft, say a Cherokee 140 for example, into an "Experimental" aircraft? I appreciate this would devalue the machine, but I'm wondering if one could fit uncertified avionics/engine etc to a certified aircraft if it were deemed experimental?
fury...
Yes,kind of. There are a number of categories that cover experimental certificates. CASR 21.191 is the relevant bit:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017C00742
An experimental certificate may be issued for one or more of the following purposes:
(a) research and development: for example testing new aircraft design concepts, new aircraft equipment, new aircraft installations, new aircraft operating techniques, or new uses for aircraft;
and paragraph i says:
(i) private operations of prototype aircraft previously certificated under paragraph 21.191(a), (b) or (d);
What you would have to do is do the installation for research and development and then you could get an experimental certificate to allow continued private operations. You would need to find a CASA Authorised Person through this link to see what requirements they may have including $$$.
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and...elegate-search
The conditions associated with the experimental certificate may be restrictive(or may not) and the exercise may not be terribly worthwhile.