Project documentation / log

[Chad Jensen]

We get this question all the time, and Rick's assertion is correct. The 51% rule applies to the AIRPLANE being built, not the person or persons building it. One repairman certificate per EAB registered airplane. You will be fine in getting the RC for a purchased project as long as the RC for that serial number specific project has not previously been applied for.

[Jim Hann]

You will be fine in getting the RC for a purchased project as long as the RC for that serial number specific project has not previously been applied for.

Chad, when can an RC be applied for? I am/was under the assumption that the airplane has to have an airworthiness certificate. Correct?

Jim
PS, project got some sun today in the driveway, lots of cars slowing... One neighbor I've spoken with before stopped by, turns out he had a Luscombe 8A in his garage for years, but finally sold it when it collected too much dust. Never knew!

[Chad Jensen]

That is correct Jim, the RC comes AFTER the airworthiness certification has been attained.

I had the very same thing happen (except the Luscombe part-COOL!!!) when I pushed my RV-7 fueslage out one day. I suddenly became the talk of the neighborhood!

[nfdlpilot]

I bought a paper builders logbook just so I could keep track of things. No need to complicate matters with a web site IMHO. I do have a personal blog that I can post to sporadically if I choose.