Operating Limitations - Rans N512DT Text Manual

RANS S-21 OUTBOUND
MANDATORY TEST FLIGHT PROVING PHASE
All amateur-built sport aircraft as well as standard aircraft have federally imposed

operating limitations.

Upon satisfactory completion of the necessary final FAA Inspection of the aircraft and
whatever ground tests may be required, the FAA inspector will issue your amateur-built
"Experimental" Airworthiness Certificate.
He will also issue a form letter establishing the operating limitations applicable to your
aircraft during its mandatory flight proving period. These Special Airworthiness
Experimental Operating Limitations must be displayed in the aircraft at all times.
The operating limitations imposed on the aircraft during its flight proving period will be
more stringent than those issued later after mandatory flight testing phase has been
completed.
This phase may begin with the issuance of the aircraft's initial airworthiness certificate
and the original operating limitations. At this time the FAA inspector will acquaint you
with the requirements for a mandatory flight test and proving period. This flying will be
confined to an assigned flight area approved by the FAA Inspector.
The presence of the FAA Inspector is not required, by regulation, at the initial flight of
the experimental amateur-built aircraft. If time permits, however, it is not unusual for
him to attend.
If he deems necessary, the inspector could issue a permit for a single flight within the
boundaries of the airport and, upon witnessing the safe completion of the test, issue a
further permit for more extended flights within the permissible area.
A tremendous responsibility for the safe operation of the experimental aircraft rests on
the FAA Inspector. If the plane has any new and unusual features, he will naturally
tend to treat its first flights with care. Also, pilot qualification and skill is a consideration.
PURPOSE OF THE FLIGHT TEST PERIOD
A flight test period is necessary to show to the FAA that the aircraft is controllable
throughout its normal range of speeds and throughout all the maneuvers to be
executed. It will also serve to prove that the aircraft has no hazardous operating
characteristics or design features.
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09/11/2018