Flying inflatable boat question
Hi, all.
I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this thread, but I'll give it a go anyway.
My question deals with a flying inflatable boat (specifically a 1999 polaris), and its ability to be legally registered. Somebody with whom I'm acquainted is trying to sell one. This particular craft is a 2-seater, and has NEVER had an N-number.
Some of the research I've done leads me to believe that since this plane wasn't N-numbered prior to January, 2008, It can NEVER be n-numbered. Therefore, it will NEVER be legal to fly. Can anybody confirm/deny this?
Best Regards!
Registration and certification are not the same thing
This thread leads me to believe there is some confusion about the term, “registration.” Registration means obtaining an N number. Getting an N number is easy, but just because you have an N number on a plane does not make it legal to fly. It must be FAA “certified” by means of having an airworthiness certificate issued. An airplane is “certified” (also referred to as certificated) as an E-AB, S-LSA, E-LSA, exhibition, experimental flight testing, etc. An N number (registration) is only one step of the “certification” process. The problem with the plane being discussed is not the N number (registartion); it is the rules of certification. I agree with the other comments that getting this aircraft certified is doubtful, and if it is certified the operating limitations will place tight limits on how it can be flow.
Heavy Ultralight Certification
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Originally Posted by
patrickbrockhaus
I was considering rebuilding my part 103 legal, cabin high wing, heavy and registering other than U/L. Had the local FAA guys on the phone yesterday, it aint happenin! Anything that was, stays that way. When I asked them "you mean I have to make weight or haul it to the scrapyard?" the answer was "Yep, that's about the size of it".
The above is probably not true!!! Your local FAA is putting you off wishing that you will go away and not come back. Go back and persue this. You mention cabin high wing but do not specify a make or model. Most likely this was kit built not factory built. If so you may be successful in persuing the AB (Amature Built) classification. If not you can still go the route of exibition, flight test, or restricted. Don't give up without a fight. The Fed's are there as your servent, they just need to be persuaded that you are the master.
Help! I don't know what a "103 legal...heavy" is. Probably a single seat, overweight, but not 103 legal. Any other exceptions like 6 gallons of fuel?