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Old 3rd Oct 2011, 19:42
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Question Restoring a WW2 L4 (military Piper Cub)

Good evening,

I have been searching the Internet for a while now. I looked at the UK CAA, EASA, JAR, local caa´s,... it didn´t make me much wiser.

I am about to start a restoration of a WW2 L4. The aircraft is in a raw state. A lot of work but I have a lot of components to my disposal.

The technical part how to start, I more or less sorted it out. What about the legal part to get the aircraft approved to fly again. It is presently not airworthy but registered in the UK. The restoration will take place in Germany by myself. I am a former military aircraft mechanic. I understand that a lot of work needs to inspected by official people.

My question,... who and how often? The FAA makes it clear that the work has to be supervised by an A&P and checked by AI.
How does it go in Europe. Can I use a local JAR approved mechanic and/or inspector? What paperwork do I need to present.
Do I need to change to another CAA?

Many questions. I would be delighted if somebody could shed some light.

Internet links, books, comments,.... are all very welcome.

Many thanks
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