Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "DJ Vegh"
Hey,I'm starting to think about reserving some reg numbers. I know we can use NX,but what are the rules re the numbers and letters following. what is the minimum number of numbers we can use, and do we have the option ofletters following, or can we just go with numbers.thanks________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
as I understand it you can do 5 numbers or up to 3 numbers if using 2 letters atthe end. or 4 numbers with one letter at the end.you could also do 1, 2 or 3 numbers if 2 letters are used at the end. for exampleN1DBN12DBN123DBorN1234BorN12345No more than 2 letters though.... (I think)There may be other rules but those are the ones I know of. ohhh and our N numberscan be as small as 3" tall.DJ ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Mike Luther

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
You can write a letter to the FAA (like I did) and request any or all of the number.My letter requested a number that ended in DL to honor my mentor. Theycame back with N140DL (you add the X) Think it's a $10.00 charge for the requestand then $10.00 per year to hold it.OR you can go toWWW.landings.comand punch in any number that grabs you and it will tell you if it is issued ornotwalt evansNX140DL ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Douwe Blumberg
D.J.If you use NX----- in your number you will not have to have the word EXPERIMENTALposted inside of the plane. The X serves the same purpose.Alex Sloan-------------- Original message -------------- as I understand it you can do 5 numbers or up to 3 numbers if using 2 letters atthe end. or 4 numbers with one letter at the end.you could also do 1, 2 or 3 numbers if 2 letters are used at the end. for exampleN1DBN12DBN123DBorN1234BorN12345No more than 2 letters though.... (I think)There may be other rules but those are the ones I know of. ohhh and our N numberscan be as small as 3" tall.DJ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: alexms1(at)comcast.net
Yeah But make sure your DAR is interpreting the FAR the same way. Some DARs andFAA guys are not on the same page ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: Bert Conoly [mailto:bconoly(at)earthlink.net]
I expected to have a real problem with the FAA when they were inspecting myPietenpol. I have the numbers "NX899JP" in 3" numbers on the rudder, and30" numbers on the wings. I do NOT have the EXPERIMENTAL sign anywhere onthe aircraft. I had all kinds of documentation and pictures of otherPietenpols (Mike Cuy's) using the NX numbers for the argument. Theinspector just shrugged his shoulders and said "it's legal". Note that thiswas a guy from the Greensboro FSDO, not a DARFor more information on registering your homebuilr, go to the EAA's website,member's only section under Homebuilders Headquarters.Jack PhillipsRaleigh, NC-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: BARNSTMR(at)aol.com

Original Posted By:> "Bert Conoly"
Bert,There shouldn't be anything to"interpret". Maybe they are using outdatedmaterials. Direct them to the Amateur Built Aircraft Reference Material putout by the FAA also known as AC No.. 20-27F dated 9/26/2003. Go to page 8paragraph (2) where it says, Height of marks - At least 2" for aircraft withthe same external configuration (that is a replica) of a small aircraftbuilt at least 30 years ago." And paragraph (3) "Experimental" aircraftdesignation. Follow the guidelines in the table below to determine whetheryou need an "experimental" aircraft designation. The table says, "replicaaircraft - do not have to label your aircraft "experimental" if it is areplica of an aircraft built at least 30 years ago. However, in such acase, you must include an "X" between the nationality designation and theregistration number", i.e. NX1234.Hope this helps.Ted