I'm about halfway through my build (pronounced "ten percent"), and I'm reading about acquiring an airworthiness certificate. It states in AC 20-27G:
"...we may deny airworthiness certification when we inspect your aircraft if we find it does not meet the requirements for the certification you request or is not in a condition for safe operation. If we deny your certification request, we will send you a letter stating why we denied it. We will put a copy of the letter in your aircraft record in the FAA Aircraft Registry office."
So what happens in that case? If they find a problem that can be fixed, can you try to get the certificate again after repair? Or is it "Sorry you wasted that much of your life, better luck next plane!"
I'm not expecting this to happen, but it's concerning that all my work might be in vain if they find a bad rivet or loose bolt.
"...we may deny airworthiness certification when we inspect your aircraft if we find it does not meet the requirements for the certification you request or is not in a condition for safe operation. If we deny your certification request, we will send you a letter stating why we denied it. We will put a copy of the letter in your aircraft record in the FAA Aircraft Registry office."
So what happens in that case? If they find a problem that can be fixed, can you try to get the certificate again after repair? Or is it "Sorry you wasted that much of your life, better luck next plane!"
I'm not expecting this to happen, but it's concerning that all my work might be in vain if they find a bad rivet or loose bolt.
