X-Virus-Scanned: clean according to Sophos on Logan.com Return-Path: Received: from [161.88.255.240] (account marv@lancaironline.net) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro WEBUSER 5.2.5) with HTTP id 3038599 for lml@lancaironline.net; Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:03:45 -0400 From: marv@lancair.net Subject: Re: [LML] 51% rule To: lml X-Mailer: CommuniGate Pro WebUser v5.2.5 Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:03:45 -0400 Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1;format="flowed" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Posted for "Dave Saylor" : I know what you mean. There are certain things you're not expected to fabricate, like engines and instruments. There is a list of those things in AC 20-139, but it is not an all-inclusive list but rather a set of examples. I believe the idea is that if an approved manufacturer would normally buy it in order to construct an airplane, then so could you. But if you do construct your own prop or brake discs or bolts, then yes, you should take credit for doing so. It doesn't have to be on the FAA's list to get credit. You can add to the list yourself. Dave Saylor AirCrafters LLC 140 Aviation Way Watsonville, CA 831-722-9141 831-750-0284 CL www.AirCraftersLLC.com [ Dave, as you were involved with the FAA focus group I'd be interested on your take of the FAA's proposed guidelines. -Rob ]