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Rick, I don't think you'll have any problem from the FAA about 3"
numbers. I believe that Ron's point is that since it may be POSSIBLE to
cruise (at sea level) more than 180 knots then that is what constitutes
maximum crusing speed. I believe that you, as the manufacturer, can
determine what maximum cruising speed is. I have never heard of the FAA
even hinting at a problem with the many LNC2's with 3 inch numbers.

Having said that, I know that Ron is absolutely correct about
international stuff. Its not the FAA that will ever give you any problem
with the 3 inch numbers, its U.S. Customs, and they can be really mean
and unreasonable (like impounding your plane). Its hard to believe that
living in New Jersey that you'd NEVER want to take a quick trip up to
the maritimes in the summer or down to the Bahamas in the winter. You'll
need the 12 inch numbers for this.

Bill Harrelson
N38BH
harrelson@erols.com

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