The manufacturer went t*ts-up several years ago. Nobody currently holds the TC (I think that is the correct description?) although they may go back into production sometime soon in Poland.
Under the PFA rules you can build a VW conversion without ever having a licenced engineer look at it. A PFA approved "experienced person" who has experience of VW building can sign for the work. Show them the parts in the raw, measure everything as you go and then get him to sign a Cert of Conformity. And al that on a crankcase that may have already covered a million miles! My Franklin engine is brand new .... everything!
Now, do any UK/JAA licences allow me to build the engine myself with a licenced eng signing it off? Even the Part 66 college couldn't answer that question.
Thanks for clarifying the BCAR/EASA situation.
btw I paid a mere £200 for the Franklin and £500 for a VW 65hp
with a cert of conformity.
