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Topcub Options--in future?
Is it being planned, worked on, or is any intention of obtaining IFR certification for TopCub?
The same goes for the 3rd Seat? I know the older a STC can be done, but will the current standards permit it for a new Topcub?
Thanks,
Z.
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Re: Topcub Options--in future?
IFR certification requirements have changed over the years and now include a lightning protection requirement. Older tube & fabric designs may have IFR certs because they received their type certificates before the requirement went in place. It would be very difficult for a tube and fabric airplane to comply with lightning protection, and the testing alone would be *very* expensive so retrofitting the Top Cub with an IFR cert is not in our plan at this time.
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Re: Topcub Options--in future?
Same rationale with the seats...higher "g" requirements for safety are required in the later amendments of FAR 23.
Steve
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