REFLECTOR: Gross Weight Increase

[Scott Derrick]

I have the "New and Improved" operating limitations which specifically 
states I do not notify the FAA for any major changes.

Since I figured a gross weight increase was a major change, I would follow 
the OL's procedure or logging it, test flying in phase one for the time "I" 
specify, and move on.

Scott

At 07:17 AM 12/11/2004, you wrote:
>Most operating limitations issued @ time of airworthy certificate issuance 
>have an item that says something like, approval must be received from the 
>FAA before operations after a major change or modifications.  This is what 
>I would be careful about in regards to the insurance companies.  Example, 
>a propeller change is considered a major modification.  So, just trying 
>your buddies prop, while done, is not legal unless you receive a letter 
>from your fsdo.  When I changed from a performance prop to the mt, I made 
>sure that I had approval for both.  I have two weight @ balances along 
>with the letter that covers both.  When I installed my external baggage 
>pods, back to the fsdo.  I actually have four W at B depending on what 
>configuration I am flying with (mt w/pods vs performance prop w/o pods, et.)
>
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