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Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 02:11:42 EST
Subject: Walts Lancair two axis trim indicator Panel problem
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In a message dated 3/4/02 10:41:44 PM, lancair.list@olsusa.com writes:

<< Lancair two axis trim indicator >>

Dear Walter,

I gather from your post that you spent $98,000 with Lancair's Avionics 
supplier for a panel that has a substantial fault which could result in the 
loss of night vision and/or the inability of the pilot to properly interpret 
the signals from the trim indicator.  Both of these situations could lead to 
an in flight emergency resulting in loss of property, injuries or loss of 
life.

Wow...I can only imagine how you must feel having spent the cost of an 
average single family dwelling on a panel which is not functional.  

One suggestion to get the problem solved before this results would be to send 
a certified letter to Lance, Lancair, the local FSDO, The NTSB Office in your 
area, the Secretary of Transportation in Wash DC and FAA Headquarters in OKC 
stating the faults you have discovered in their design and/or workmanship and 
citing your safety in flight concerns.   This would ensure at minimum an 
enquiry by the FAA which would no doubt prove your assumptions to be correct. 
  Remember woe unto the FAA Inspector who fails to follow up a safety in 
flight complaint which later results in an accident!

Remember Walt, the mere fact our planes are classified as "experimental" does 
NOT give every yahoo open season to "experiment" on us.   Holding our 
suppliers to the same standards as one would expert from a "certified" 
installation is only fair and more importantly the safe thing to do.

I would imagine a company as reputable as Lancair would jump at the 
opportunity to increase the margin of safety in their product line so you 
should expect a warm and helpful response from them.  If they have a supplier 
which is not living upt o their high standards they should know about it and 
a formal certified letter will probably get the attention of those who are in 
position to help.    After all when one of our planes does crash it still 
says XYZ "Lancair" on the NTSB Report.  I am sure that once you have formally 
pointed out the potential defect, they will take steps to remedy the problem. 
  Similarly, since the FAA has substantial experience in determining what is 
deemed safe, they too will no doubt have some suggestions.

Good luck and please keep those of us on the list apprised of how things 
develop.

Regards,


Dave

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