DHC-1 Chipmunk found
 

Hello to all

I recently came across with an old chipmunk that hasn´t flown for about 10 years, it suffered an accident, engine and propeller ok, but need to replace some structures, the work was done but some burocratic processes (mainly changes from JAA to EASA rules) grounded the A/C.
The Chip has since been stored. My question is what would be the process to re-certify that bird and the best way to deal with all the overhaulls and airworthy certificates?

Thank you to all that can give a hand putting this bird back on the sky.

Bruno

UK manufactured Chippies have been moved into the Annex II list as they are no longer supported by the type certificate holder.

Depending on your state of registry, you may be able to get the aircraft moved from a full certificate of airworthiness to a sub-ICAO category which may allow more leeway on getting repairs approved.

In the UK many are now on a permit to fly under auspices of the LAA.

The fact that you won't have to pay BAe should avoid considerable bother and cost.

Hi

The Chip was built originally in Portugal, was a former Air Force bird, latter on with civilian registration was modified to the Lycoming engine and had flown under a british registration.

So any sugestion so as to start?

Thanks

If Bruno is in Portugal, it could well be an OGMA-built example.

Ooops, Bruno beats me to it!

Bruno,try `dhsupport.com`/44 1223830090; they should be able to give you `chapter and verse`.You`ll need airframe data/registration etc..

Viking Air might be able to assist/advise as they currently hold the Type Certificate for the DHC-1 (Canada)

DHC-1 Chipmunk | Viking Air

Viking Aircraft | Viking Air

Thanks a lot guys

Do you know the construction number or military reg?

Any photos?

From the stories I have heard, a ground-up restoration can cost you more than three times the cost of a current working aircraft.

A zero-timed Gipsy Major is likely to cost you as much as the aircraft itself.

Description sounds like this one:

http://www.abpic.co.uk/images/images/1327511M.jpg

Which would make it the former FAP 1345, msn OGMA-35.

Just doesn't look right with a Lycoming, :O