Re: New propeller a "major Change"?
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:35 pmIt's been a while since I've read them over, but if you're interested in changing the prop (or any other major alteration) read over your Operating Limitations. In there you will find the requirements for putting the airplane back into a test phase, as well as the logbook endorsement to put in the log once testing is complete.
Unfortunately, every FSDO is different and most don't have any idea what they're doing, but by the words written on the Operating Limitations I believe all you need from the FSDO is consent for the test phase operating area. This can be accomplished by contacting them via phone, email, or fax. Regardless, it SHOULD be an easy thing to accomplish.
Of course my FSDO would probably want to perform another couple of airworthiness inspections, submit my last 10 years tax returns, background checks, flight physicals, etc... :shock:
Unfortunately, every FSDO is different and most don't have any idea what they're doing, but by the words written on the Operating Limitations I believe all you need from the FSDO is consent for the test phase operating area. This can be accomplished by contacting them via phone, email, or fax. Regardless, it SHOULD be an easy thing to accomplish.
Of course my FSDO would probably want to perform another couple of airworthiness inspections, submit my last 10 years tax returns, background checks, flight physicals, etc... :shock: