Adding a different engine to your trike
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I just wanted to find out(for my knowledge) that how easy is it to covert from a 582 to a HKS in USA. If your aircraft is registered as an Experimental E-LSA, what amount of paperwork would this kind of major modification create? I know there are places that do these kinds of conversions. I just want to know for my knowledge. I fly an Airborne Edge X and at times have thought of converting it from a 582 to the HKS engine to make it a 4 stroker. Any guidance will be appreciated.
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Not sure that the engine mounts will be the same - they could be. Some manufacurers (Aircreation) use a seperate, bolt on engine mounting frame to suit the engine, but you would need to check yours.
The HKS is also a lower power output, but having said that i have flown an Aircreation GTE with Ixess wing and HKS two up and found the power to be enough.
Is there a lot of paperwork with the FAA involved, when you do such modifications?
Me too. I have a 582 and when it comes time to overhaul, would like to know all my options.
I did a lot of research about this and as far as I know just follow the procedures outlined in your operating limitations. An engine change is considered a major change, so, you will have to get with the FAA (FSDO) to set a flight test area (min of 5 hours flight time), again, your operating limitations (depending on the date) will tell you if it is required to get with the FSDO to set up a flight test area and the statements that go in the aircraft logs for phase 1 (testing) and back out of testing (phase 2). As long as you make the appropriate entries in your logs you should be fine. I think it will be harder to make the actual conversion than dealing with the paperwork. See below for your reference. Hope it helps, FLY SAFE!
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2011-02_darside.asp
http://www.sportpilot.org/questions/afmviewfaq.asp?faqid=297
http://www.ruleaviation.com/experimental_aircraft_operating_.htm
Regards,
Pedro
Thanks Pedro,
That was very helpful.
RizzyWizzy
If you have the repairmens certificate, you should be able to make major modifications without a big hassle, after all it is "Experimental" go by the guidelines as outlined by EAA and FAA pubs. But be sure to document them in the aircraft airframe, and engine logbooks...my two cents worth.
Your best advice would be to go to a DAR and ask without giving up your plan and specific conditions, then call an EAA technical advisor and aske them.