Originally Posted by
wrench1
In general, what word used depends on the aircraft category and whether it falls under a Standard AWC or Special AWC. For an S-LSA, it would need to be compliant to an FAA accepted ASTM standard. However, that level of compliance is determined at the aircraft level under their Letter of Compliance to the FAA.
They do that now under the current rules. My point is you stated your plan was to approach the individual owner before the manufacturers. However, without the OEMs acceptance first, the owners cannot install your prop per the old or new rules without additional requirements or authorizations.
Not quite. You are intermixing requirements between different aircraft categories. Perhaps research the different requirements between an S-LSA, and E-LSA, and an experimental amateur-built (E/AB) aircraft, or discuss this with your American partner. All have unique requirements to use your new props.
I've got a meeting with one of our engineers and our american partner this evening. I will bring all of this up with them. I am 100% certain they are both very aware of the challenges, but if it helps me understand and give better answers, then it's worth discussing. I will be sure to update you.. probably on monday.. nope- dangit.. all these german holidays.. tuesday! I'll be back on tuesday- hopefully smarter than I am today : )