CofA/PtF feedback sought by newbie

[Thumper15]

Genghis and Eric,

Many thanks for your replies.

I have learned this evening from my LAA Inspector/(qual'd) Engineer that a change in regs a couple of weeks ago looks like the ARC can be issued by the person doing the maintenance which looks to help matters somewhat.

So, thanks to you two, my understanding of annual aeroplane costs on a CofA looks to be

- Annual/ARC combined @£1100 (basis same authorised person can now issue them)
- Radio annual: £120
- ARC CAA Fee £56

Based off time:
- prop: 600 hrs
- mags:400 hrs
- vac pump ?
- seat belts ?
- fuel hoses ?
- oil hoses ?

As previously mentioned, my current airframe (C-120) sits in the PtF arena and the one i have viewed (C-140) is on a CofA. There is hope this type would also cross onto permit in time but the major block appears to be Textron who still hold the TC in the USA. Therefore, although it is an annex 2 airframe, I can't see the CAA rushing around to get rid of it onto the LAA.

Also, Genghis, i read with interest your very in-depth post on Flyer ref changes in the air for light aircraft. i must concede they look to further dent why anyone would have an aircraft on a CofA.

Genghis, where you wrote:

''Delegating initial issue of PtF to the sport flying organisations, rather than their issuing recommendations to the CAA who would then issue the PtF from Gatwick. (Article 21 of CAP 1335) ''

i am assuming that is only after the CAA has approved the aircraft becomes a permit type as opposed to the LAA requesting for particular types they deem appropriate?

Thanks again to all

Thumper.