Aus. experimental question

[Fooman]

Under current australian regulations, it is my belief that to be registered
experimental you have to build a majority of the aircraft yourself, from
parts, kits, whatever, so, you are not permitted to put say, an automotive
engine onto the front of a certified aircraft and register it as
experimental.
My question is:
Can you take a certified aircraft, and do a full restoration, ie: remove
every part, and every rivet and rebuild the aircraft, doing new corrosion
proofing and replacing defective corroded parts as you go, and install
experimental instruments and engine. For this you would require proof of
build, ie: photos and logbooks, but this would be done with a kit built
aircraft.
I know it sounds a bit redundant, but I think that and aircraft such as a
C172-182 or PA-28-34 could be improved considerably with this concept.
Just thought I'd throw it in the air.
Many thanks in advance for any sensible replies, and I'll enjoy watching the
flamings.
Rob
Melbourne, Australia.

[Morgans]

"Fooman" > wrote

> Can you take a certified aircraft, and do a full restoration, ie: remove
> every part, and every rivet and rebuild the aircraft, doing new corrosion
> proofing and replacing defective corroded parts as you go, and install
> experimental instruments and engine. For this you would require proof of
> build, ie: photos and logbooks, but this would be done with a kit built
> aircraft.

You would have to at least make parts for each major system. The real trick
is finding a FSDO official that is willing to sign off on your project.
IIRC, I think what you are proposing _has_ been done. I don't recall the
details.
--
Jim in NC