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Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Data Plate Attachment
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The only thing required to be on the data plate are: (per CFR 45.11 and=20
45.13)
1 - Builders name (must match the name on the A/W cert and registration)
2 - Model designation (whatever you have named your airplane-again must=20
match A/W and registration).
       Such as:  Lancair ES, ES, Super ES, or LNCE.  Could also be a=20
totally different name from a Lancair.  You are the builder, so you get=20
to name it.
3 - Builders S/N (doesn't have to be the S/N of the kit, but rather=20
whatever S/N you designate since you are the builder and again must=20
match the A/W and registration)

It must be etched or engraved so it can still be legible after a fire. =20
You can use most any adhesive as long as the two surfaces are prepared=20
correctly.
I know of at least two instances of an FAA inspection where the=20
inspector didn't approve the plate being glued on.  (said it could melt=20
and the data plate could fall off)
In both of those cases, two rivet heads were cut off and glued to the=20
stainless plate so it appeared it was rivited on.
I think most DAR's don't care how it's attached as long as it's in the=20
proper place near the tail. (under the horizontal stab is perfect)

Ron


=C2=A0
I=E2=80=99ve been through this recently with my airplane and have learned=
 the=20
following:
=C2=A0
1.The placard has to be fireproof and =E2=80=9Cpermanent=E2=80=9D.=C2=A0=
 No aluminum or=20
plastic.=C2=A0 Should be made of steel.
2.The line items and way of expressing them on the placard are specific=20
=E2=80=93 I don=E2=80=99t recall all of them, but many placards are not co=
mpletely=20
correct.=C2=A0 Your DAR may require you to =C2=A0change it if the data is=
 not=20
exactly accurate.=C2=A0
3. Tape is not legally acceptable and you may lose the thing in flight=20
if you try it.=C2=A0 I suggest using Hysol adhesive.=C2=A0 Sand the fusela=
ge and=20
the back of the placard with 80 to 150 grit, clean with acetone and=20
bond into place with a thin layer of adhesive.=C2=A0 Make sure it=E2=80=99=
s=20
completely wetted out and you need to have it under pressure against=20
the fuselage during the initial set time.
=C2=A0