List Serv Friends,

My Lancair IVP passed it's DAR inspection on Saturday (before the big storm reached full strength).  The inspector took four hours poking, pulling, and yanking on every bolt, wire, control surface and moveable component that he could reach with his eyes, hands and a mirror.  He also reviewed the instruction manuals, blue prints, builder photos and my builder's log.

Max approved weight 3800 lbs.

As part of this process, I made one entry into each of three log books (Aircraft, Engine, and Propeller) to satisfy the FAA, which I would like to share here, in case others wonder (as I did) what you'll be writing for your inspection.

Jan 22, 2005    N334P   s/n LIV-464    Aircraft TT 0.0 hrs

I certify that this aircraft has been built by myself in accordance with the Lancair IVP maintenance manuals and kit drawings.  I also certify that I have inspected and found this aircraft to be in condition for safe operations.           

Jeffrey Liegner, Builder/Owner

Jan 22, 2005    Engine TT 0.0 hrs

I certify that I have installed this engine, Model TIIV-650, s/n 6207 into aircraft Lancair IVP, s/n LIV-464.  I also certify that I have inspected the engine and installation in accordance with the engine maintenance manuals and drawings and found it to be in condition for safe operation.

Jeffrey Liegner, Builder/Owner

Jan 22, 2005    Propeller TT 0.0 hrs

I certify that I have installed this propeller onto a Lancair IVP, s/n LIV-464.  The propeller installation was inspected and found to be in condition for safe operation. All work was performed in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

Jeffrey Liegner, Builder/Owner

I suppose there are other ways to say these things, but this is what the DAR told me to write.  I also provided him with a three view drawing of the Lancair IV, plus the required forms completed (8050-88, faa8130-12, faa8130-6d, some notarized) and my flight test Program Letter.  I will need to submit separately the FAA 8610-2 for my Repairmen's Certificate only applicable to this N334P.

Interestingly, During my annual inspections, I'm not suppose to say the airplane is "airworthy" but rather "found to be in condition for safe operation."  This has to do with regulations that govern the us of the special word "Airworthy."

Even though I have run the engine (and prop) for 12.5 hours, the total time refers to flight time.

I just thought I'd share this log book stuff with the group.

Jeff L

N334P (a few weeks away from first flight...maybe)