On Dec 2, 8:57*pm, RAS56 wrote:
New forum member, glad I found this resource!

I'm in the midst of purchasing an ASW-19 that has a Standard C of
A...and am mulling over (because of some of the
projects/instrumentation/maintenance/etc) if it would be beneficial to
convert the certificate over to Experimental.

If the conversion is possible:

1. How much of a hassle was/is it?

It's up to your FSDO, no real problem here in
Sacramento...............I've done it twice! You will need a reason,
something like; I would like to add winglets and there is no STC to do
that, or Factory closed and parts no longer available, etc.

2. Was the conversion worth the effort or are the FAA requirements
onerous?

Write a letter explaining your reason and requesting experimental -
exhibition & racing. If they grant your request, an inspector will
come inspect the ship and type out your new airworthiness cert. This
could be a DAR and he will charge for his services.

3. How difficult would it be to put the genie back in the bottle (go
back to Standard) if needed?

You will need a conformity inspection by the feds or an A&P
scertifying the ship is in conformance with its type certificate. Any
mods not covered by an STC must be removed....ie, winglets, etc. Once
again, a DAR might be able to do this. By the way, DAR stands for
designated airworthiness rep.

4. Who do I talk to at the FAA to accomplish this and what's needed in
the way of paperwork?

Call the maintenance section of your local FSDO.
Good luck,
JJ


5. Anything else to make me smarter on this topic?

I tried to search this forum for the answer, but only found topics about
going from Experimental to Standard. If there is a thread out there that
covers "going the other way" a link to it would save typing and be much
appreciated!

Thanks,

Rob S.

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RAS56