Originally Posted by
Stolpilot
Good day folks. I'm new here and I am researching a controversial topic.
I refer only to experimental amateur built aircraft issued a Certificate under part 21.191 (g)
Can you rent an aircraft issued an E-AB certificate if not can you direct me to the prohibiting part and para?
Please note I don't mean renting for training but renting for someone to make a recreational flight.
The following are quotes from an article on the EAA website. No controversy here, these restrictions are well-established.
The specific section of Part 91 that deals with experimental aircraft operating limitations is 14 CFR 91.319, titled Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.Right at the beginning of this regulation you’ll find the following:
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental certificate – (1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or
(2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
Regardless of what type of experimental certificate the aircraft holds, be it amateur-built, experimental light-sport aircraft, exhibition, or what have you, the operating limitations will contain the following verbiage:
No person may operate this aircraft for carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.