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rhallgarth 10-27-2008 09:36 PM
Frank Turbines
 
Are they ok to use in US as in certified by AMA???

AndyAndrews 10-27-2008 10:26 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 
AMA doesn't certify turbines.

seanreit 10-27-2008 10:32 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 
Andy, I'm not sure if you knew, but the AMA used to Certify turbines, and turbine manufacturers had to go through a process to become certified. Then it was dropped to any engine that is currently in production. I'm not current on all the rules associated with this, but I think even homebuilts now are allowed without certification, but don't quote me on this.

Regardless, if the turbine is a manufactured product from a company that is at least partially in the business of building model turbines, you are AMA compliant.

AndyAndrews 10-27-2008 10:44 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 

ORIGINAL: seanreit

Andy, I'm not sure if you knew, but the AMA used to Certify turbines, and turbine manufacturers had to go through a process to become certified. Then it was dropped to any engine that is currently in production. I'm not current on all the rules associated with this, but I think even homebuilts now are allowed without certification, but don't quote me on this.

Regardless, if the turbine is a manufactured product from a company that is at least partially in the business of building model turbines, you are AMA compliant.
No kidding? All I knew is that from what I've seen they don't do it now. Had no idea that they used to. I can't imagine why AMA would put themselves in the liability zone of certifying anything. Just imagine the potential liability if they certifed an engine and it blew up and injured someone.

seanreit 10-27-2008 11:01 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 
Yup, anyway, there are a lot of guys out there that didn't get this memo so to speak, so the nature of his question I'm sure was related to that.

Good Luck Rhall,

Sean

rhallgarth 10-28-2008 11:36 AM
RE: Frank Turbines
 

ORIGINAL: seanreit

Andy, I'm not sure if you knew, but the AMA used to Certify turbines, and turbine manufacturers had to go through a process to become certified. Then it was dropped to any engine that is currently in production. I'm not current on all the rules associated with this, but I think even homebuilts now are allowed without certification, but don't quote me on this.

Regardless, if the turbine is a manufactured product from a company that is at least partially in the business of building model turbines, you are AMA compliant.
Thanks for the reply. I knew they use to certify turbines and I had stepped away from the hobby for a while because of work and am glad to see that is no longer done.

causeitflies 10-28-2008 12:03 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 

ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews


ORIGINAL: seanreit

Andy, I'm not sure if you knew, but the AMA used to Certify turbines, and turbine manufacturers had to go through a process to become certified. Then it was dropped to any engine that is currently in production. I'm not current on all the rules associated with this, but I think even homebuilts now are allowed without certification, but don't quote me on this.

Regardless, if the turbine is a manufactured product from a company that is at least partially in the business of building model turbines, you are AMA compliant.
No kidding? All I knew is that from what I've seen they don't do it now. Had no idea that they used to. I can't imagine why AMA would put themselves in the liability zone of certifying anything. Just imagine the potential liability if they certifed an engine and it blew up and injured someone.
The AMA only approved turbines. They never certified them.

RCISFUN 10-28-2008 12:11 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 
Mark is correct;)
And they still have guide lines concerning kit built ones



http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/510-B.pdf

http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/510-C.pdf

http://www.modelaircraft.org/PDF-files/510-A.pdf

AndyAndrews 10-28-2008 12:37 PM
RE: Frank Turbines
 

ORIGINAL: causeitflies


ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews


ORIGINAL: seanreit

Andy, I'm not sure if you knew, but the AMA used to Certify turbines, and turbine manufacturers had to go through a process to become certified. Then it was dropped to any engine that is currently in production. I'm not current on all the rules associated with this, but I think even homebuilts now are allowed without certification, but don't quote me on this.

Regardless, if the turbine is a manufactured product from a company that is at least partially in the business of building model turbines, you are AMA compliant.
No kidding? All I knew is that from what I've seen they don't do it now. Had no idea that they used to. I can't imagine why AMA would put themselves in the liability zone of certifying anything. Just imagine the potential liability if they certifed an engine and it blew up and injured someone.
The AMA only approved turbines. They never certified them.

To a lawyer "approving" is "certifying" Once an agency approves something, they place themselves on the law suit chain. It's only going to get worse once Chairman and comrad Maubama gets in power.


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