It does now, as some of the crybabies found that they can manipulate
the system. There are arguments for both camps on this issue, but I
feel that it's just a rouse to try to make more money. Are you
allowed to buy used books without paying the publisher additional
royalties? But what I question are the STC's issued BEFORE this was
in effect (which may or may not violate consumer laws).

On 21 Aug 2003 16:14:39 -0700, (John Galban)
wrote:

(Michael) wrote in message . com...
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That brings us to the STC - the most popular way to install an
autopilot. The autopilot manufacturer is going to own the STC. These
guys have been pushing FSDO's to verify that you have permission to
use the STC. You want permission - you pay a royalty. Or you can
keep the autopilot on the shelf. Your call.

Isn't that how most STCs work? The owner of the STC issues the STC
doc for a specific airplane by serial number. If I buy an STCed
product, it's only good for the serial number of the plane I purchased
it for. I've never heard of STC holders issuing new STC doc for
free, if you moved the product to another airplane. I'd think the
autogas STC folks would probably go broke if you could transfer the
STC without their permission.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)