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.
Just wanted to drop a quick update- I must once again apologize for not being the most knowledgeable when it comes to certs, etc.. but our American partner in this particular venture is Bill Canino. He is both FAA DAR, and on the ASTM committee responsible for submitting the rules proposals to the FAA. That is only to say that he is well versed and aware of what is happening and what needs to happen.
Many apologies for the delayed response- I needed to make sure it was ok with Bill before I mentioned him by name.