 In
a program similar to what was done at Lakeland earlier this year, the FAA
will provide on-site registration for a limited number of EAA members who
wish to transition an ultralight to the experimental light-sport aircraft
(E-LSA) category at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2007. EAA members must sign up
in advance for an appointment at the FAA Building, where an FAA employee
will review and process their registration materials for issuance of an
N-number. Appointments are available during the first two days of
AirVenture, July 23-24.
Those who take advantage of this special
service will help ensure they’ll meet the January 31, 2008, conversion
deadline, as well as decrease turnaround time for registering their E-LSA.
Here is how to obtain an appointment:
Contact EAA no later than July 20, 2007, by
sending an e-mail to tbogenhagen@eaa.org,
with “AirVenture E-LSA Registration” in the subject line. Provide your
name, address, phone, e-mail address and EAA membership number. After your
information is verified, EAA will return an e-mail assigning your
appointment time with the FAA. Plan to have your registration forms
completed and ready to turn in to the FAA at your scheduled time.
EAA’s E-LSA conversion kit has all the
necessary forms and can be ordered by calling 800-843-3612, or through the
EAA
website.
This EAA/FAA service will help individuals
register their E-LSA in less time and assure they do not have unnecessary
delays because of improperly completed paperwork. If you already have a
reserved N-number, you will need to bring evidence of that, otherwise you
will be assigned the next available N-number.
E-LSA Conversion Reminder
Individuals converting aircraft into an
experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) have until January 31, 2008, to
complete the E-LSA registration, the E-LSA airworthiness inspection, and
the E-LSA certification process. The FAA will guarantee that your
registration and certification packet will be reviewed and your E-LSA
aircraft inspected in sufficient time to meet the January 2008 deadline if
applicants meet the following three deadlines.
- By August 15, 2007, you submit your
aircraft registration (N-number) request to the Aircraft Registration
office, and;
- By October 1, 2007, you call your local
E-LSA DAR to schedule your E-LSA airworthiness inspection, and;
- By November 30, 2007, you submit your
aircraft airworthiness certification request packet to either an FAA
FSDO, an FAA MIDO, or your local.E-LSA DAR Ask your local E-LSA DAR
which office should receive this packet.
If you fail to complete the above steps,
the FAA cannot guarantee they'll be able to complete your E-LSA
registration and certification inspection process prior to the January 31,
2008, deadline.
If you need assistance to convert your
aircraft to an E-LSA, contact EAA at 877-359-1232.
The FAA Light-Sport Aircraft Branch Office
(405-954-6400) is also available to answer your E-LSA certification
conversion questions and to help you locate the nearest E-LSA DAR
qualified to inspect your aircraft.
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