Compass

On Feb 18, 10:25*am, Greg Arnold wrote:
*However, sometimes the
airworthiness document requires one. *See, for example, the type
certificate data sheet for the ASW-27 athttp://tinyurl.com/2qpqhr.

Interestingly the ASW-28 TCDS issued later does not list a compass in
the equipment list.

For an experimental glider, even if here is a standard type
certificate and associated TCDS, I don't think the TCDS applies.
Minimum equipment may be listed in the experimental certification docs
(operational limitations) but that may depend the date of the
airworthiness inspection and the region in which it was conducted.
Recent experimental glider cert docs seem to be more standardized than
they were when the ASW-20 was new.

Andy

On Feb 18, 12:03*pm, Andy wrote:
Minimum equipment may be listed in the experimental certification docs
(operational limitations) but that may depend the date of the
airworthiness inspection and the region in which it was conducted.


When I got home I checked my ASW-28 (experimental exhibition/ air
racing) operating limitations issued May 2002. They state:

37. After completion of the flight test phase, unless appropriately
equipped for night and/or instrument flight in accordance with 91.205,
this aircraft is to be operated under day/vfr.

38. Aircraft instruments and equipment installed and used under 91.205
must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the applicable
requirments of Parts 43 and 91.....

I found no other refence to required instruments. I conclude that I
am not required to have a compass since it is not required by the
TCDS, the operational limitations, or the LBA approved flight
handbook.

I do have a panel mounted compass but it will go if I need the space
for an other instrument.

Andy