[balloon-makers] "Experimental" Signage

[Dan Nachbar]

Right you are, Don.  I musta been having a brain-cramp.
Dan

On Apr 24, 2007, at 7:15 PM, Don Piccard wrote:

> Isn't the N number reservation ten dollars and good for one year (on a
> special number, like N103XX)?  Once it is registered it is good  
> forever,
> unless you deregister it.  A dormant N number can be on holiday for  
> state
> annual license fee by "Dismantling" the aircraft if you are not  
> using it and
> don't want insurance, et al.
>
> Don Piccard
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-balloon-makers at elvis.mu.org
> [mailto:owner-balloon-makers at elvis.mu.org] On Behalf Of Dan Nachbar
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 5:05 PM
> To: Balloon-Builders Makers
> Subject: Re: [balloon-makers] "Experimental" Signage
>
> On Apr 23, 2007, at 11:55 AM, David Tanzer & Lori Bottom wrote:
>> Hi Greg.  Here’s the applicable FAR:§ 45.23   ...
>
> There is also another reg/section that specifies the line
> thickness vs height and other such stuff for the word "Experimental".
> Aircraft Spruce (and presumably other folks) sell stencils
> with your N-number done to the spec.  Their pretty cheap
> but the lead-time is a couple of weeks.
>
> In addition to the word "Experimental" there also needs to be
> a placard or two inside the cabin as well as a data plate.
> The EAA sells a kit for $20 ($13 for members) that has all of
> this stuff, copies of the necessary forms, and a very handy
> booklet that lays out the registration/certification process
> step-by-step. It's airplane oriented but still worth every penny.
>
> A KEY POINT BELOW !!!! PAY ATTENTION !!!! --
> (Nobody mentioned the following to me and I almost got badly hosed.)
>
> The registration process is separate from the certification process.
> Perversely, you need to have your registration processing FINISHED
> via the Oklahoma City FAA office and have your completed
> registration card in hand BEFORE you can even start the
> airworthiness certification process.  Registration can take
> weeks/months depending upon the processing backlog.  So don't
> wait until the last minute.  Registrations are good for a year
> (I think) so start early.  To make the timing problem worse,
> the registration form is a multi-part NCR-paper form and so
> can not be downloaded via the 'net.  You have to get it from
> your MIDO, the Oklahoma City FAA office, or the EAA packet above.
>
> Dan Nachbar
> ====================================================================== 
> =
>>  Display of marks; general.
>>  (b) When marks include only the Roman capital letter “N” and the
>> registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-
>> sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally
>> certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that
>> aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot
>> station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches
>> high, the words “limited,” “restricted,” “light-sport,”
>> “experimental,” or “provisional,” as applicable.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> David Tanzer
>>
>> Charlotte, Vermont USA
>>
>>
>>
>> From: owner-balloon-makers at elvis.mu.org [mailto:owner-balloon-
>> makers at elvis.mu.org] On Behalf Of Greg Winker
>> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 11:28 AM
>> To: Balloon-Builders Makers
>> Subject: [balloon-makers] "Experimental" Signage
>>
>>
>>
>> The tetra-hopper is coming along nicely and I have reached the
>> point where I need some help.
>>
>>
>>
>> As we all know, experimental catagory aircraft need to say
>> "Experimental" on them.  At one point I read where and how the
>> lettering needed to be affixed to the aircraft, but I can't seem to
>> locate it just now.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can anyone steer me toward the rules regarding the size and
>> placement of the lettering?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks, and....
>>
>>
>>
>> Good Floating!
>>
>>
>>
>> Greg W
>>
>>
>>
>>
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