CALL911
Well-Known Member
So I am in contact with a guy who has completed his build on a E-LSA plane. It has a registered and current N number with the FAA, and has an airworthiness certificate. However, the guy has only taxied around in it, and the plane has never flown. He claims it is because his wife will not allow him (as he is approaching 70 years old). That is why he is selling it.
I have my PPL (with various ratings), and am interested in buying his plane.
I have heard that the airworthiness certificate requires a period of test flying though. I was wondering how that works. When I looked up the N number on FAA's website, it said that the aircraft had one. However, how could it if it hasn't been flown? If it can have one, but it needs to be flown, who can do that? Me?
I am new to this and don't know. I am hoping some experienced individuals on this board may be able to shed some light on the situation for me.
I have my PPL (with various ratings), and am interested in buying his plane.
I have heard that the airworthiness certificate requires a period of test flying though. I was wondering how that works. When I looked up the N number on FAA's website, it said that the aircraft had one. However, how could it if it hasn't been flown? If it can have one, but it needs to be flown, who can do that? Me?
I am new to this and don't know. I am hoping some experienced individuals on this board may be able to shed some light on the situation for me.
