Turbine certification
07-15-2002, 03:28 PM
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Turbine certification
What alll the hype of the turbine certification ? what are all the rules ? can you still purchase turbines with out a certificate/license ? I am working on an experimental plane that is going to be powered by 4 turbines ? Wil I have to get certified before I even fly it ?Do you have to be over 18 yrs old to get certified ?
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Turbine certification
Turbine certification is only necessary if you intend to fly at an AMA field and expect to be covered by AMA's insurance in case of an accident.
There are other AMA regulations which might take you out of the realm of AMA's rules.
For example:
you mentioned a 4 engine aircraft. AMA has an absolute limit of 35 lb of thrust, regardless of the number of engines you have. Unless you're planning to use 4 of the so far unavailable 7 lb engines, you will be over the 35 lb limit. I guess you could turn some 12 lb engines down to 8.75 lb each. If you don't turn them down you wont be covered by their insurance, therefore, you don't have to be certified.
You don't have to be certified to purchase a turbine.
Basically, to get turbine certification you must demonstrate to a recognized turbine CD your ability to maintain and fly a high performance aircraft to his/her satisfaction. The recommended manouvers must be performed in his/her presence and you have to have had a ground school on your turbine.
I'm sure others will come in with things I've left out, but I thought I'd save you some of the brain numbing reading on the AMA website.
Johnny
There are other AMA regulations which might take you out of the realm of AMA's rules.
For example:
you mentioned a 4 engine aircraft. AMA has an absolute limit of 35 lb of thrust, regardless of the number of engines you have. Unless you're planning to use 4 of the so far unavailable 7 lb engines, you will be over the 35 lb limit. I guess you could turn some 12 lb engines down to 8.75 lb each. If you don't turn them down you wont be covered by their insurance, therefore, you don't have to be certified.
You don't have to be certified to purchase a turbine.
Basically, to get turbine certification you must demonstrate to a recognized turbine CD your ability to maintain and fly a high performance aircraft to his/her satisfaction. The recommended manouvers must be performed in his/her presence and you have to have had a ground school on your turbine.
I'm sure others will come in with things I've left out, but I thought I'd save you some of the brain numbing reading on the AMA website.
Johnny
