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Pacific Northwest Flyers Discussion of flying around the beautiful Pacific Northwest -- Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Destinations, local info, tips, hangar flying, whatever
Matronics Hosts a listserv that handles the discussions for a number of RV-related discussions.  A large # of the Yahoo-RV10 population has recently moved over to here.
Van's Airforce RV-10 Forum Web-based discussion group provided by Van's Airforce.
RV-10 Discussion Main discussion group for the RV-10.  Unlike other RV groups that use Matronics, the -10's active group is on Yahoo.  A large # of people have moved from this group to the Matronics RV-10 listserv due to moderation issues.

 

FAA Documents
DAR Directory MIDO (Manufacturing) DAR's are listed by state in the first half of the directory and FSDO (Maintenance) DAR's are listed by state in the second half. DAR's with the authority to inspect and certify amateur-built aircraft will have the DAR Function Code "46" under their name.
AC20-27F, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft This AC provides information and guidance in the building, certification and operation of amateur-built aircraft.
AC20-139, Commercial Assistance During Construction of Amateur-Built Aircraft Explains FAA regulations and policy regarding commercial assistance during the fabrication and assembly of amateur-built aircraft.
AC21-12B Application for U.S. Airworthiness Certificate, Form 8130-6 (11/2001) word version
AC90-89A, Amateur-Built Aircraft & Ultralight Flight Testing Handbook This AC sets forth suggestions and safety related recommendations to assist amateur and ultralight builders in developing individualized aircraft flight test plans.
AC65-23A, Certification of Repairpersons (Experimental Aircraft Builders) This AC provides guidance to builders of amateur-built aircraft concerning their certification as repairmen via FAA form 8610-2, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplement for mechanics, repairman, and parachute riggers.
AC Form 8050-88 (PDF) Affidavit of Ownership
FAA Form 8130-12 (PDF) Eligibility Statement: Amateur-Built Aircraft
FAA Form 8130-6 (PDF) Application for Airworthiness Certificate or, electronically completeable word version
FAA form 8610-2 Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application Supplement for mechanics, repairman, and parachute riggers

 

Local Resources

Alcobra Metals Inc. 509-482-4435
800-239-5608
4510 N. Freya
Spokane, WA 99217
Spokane-area metal supplier.  They carry aircraft-grade aluminum.  My thanks to Gord Moog who listened to me whine about needing some material, and gave me the name & address to shut me up.

 

Vendors
Aircraft Spruce Mainstay of aircraft catalog companies.  If you don't know them yet, you will.  Often a bit more expensive than the specialty shops, but not always, and they have a *huge* selection.
Avery Tools Great aircraft tool company.  These are the folks I bought my tool kit from.  Always been helpful, and good to work with.
Clear Air Tools Saw them at Arlington in July `04.  They were a little cheaper than Cleveland and had some innovative ideas.
Cleveland Tools I haven't used these guys, but a lot of others have, and swear by them. 
Wicks Aircraft Supply Haven't used them, but I've heard good things.

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modified: Wednesday, June 06, 2007