Re: Europa-List: size of aircraft data plate

[David Glauser <dglauser@gmail.com>]

Aircraft Spruce sells what they purport to be a data plate for experimental
LSA aircraft.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/dataplate09-04683.php

dg

On Fri, Oct 28, 2022 at 9:39 AM Paul Mansfield <europaul383@hotmail.com>
wrote:

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> >
>
> Hello Rowland,
>
> The ANO 2016 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/contents/made)
> Schedule 4 Part 2 (
> https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/schedule/4/part/2/made) has
> exactly the same text as CAP 523 ("The nationality and registration marks
> must also be inscribed on a fire-proof metal plate affixed in a prominent
> position...") except the CAP quotes ANO 2000 ... only 16 years out of dat
e
> [rolls eyes].
>
> The only other reference I found is in LAA TL 2.11 (
> http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/technical_leaflets.
html)
> which states (page 2) "Another vital and indeed legally required item is 
a
> fireproof metal plate (usually stainless steel) engraved or stamped with
> the aircraft nationality and registration marks, e.g. G-ALAA. The Air
> Navigation Order (ANO) states that this plate is to be "affixed in a
> prominent position on the fuselage". We interpret this to mean it could b
e
> positioned inside or outside the aircraft, preferably in or near the
> cockpit, as long as it is easily found when looked for. The ANO used to
> require also the name and address of the registered owner to be included 
on
> the plate. A change in the ANO has dispensed with that requirement, which
> now means that the plate does not need changing with every change of
> ownership. Suitable plates are available from the LAA, see paragraph 4 of
> this Technical Leaflet."
>
> Which is a long and convoluted way of saying your guess is as good as our
s
> (although why the description of what is *not* required?!)
>
> NB The LAA-supplied plates (if still available) contain more info than is
> required - no name and address required - so I made mine out of 2 or 3 mm
> SS ~40 x 100 mm (1.5" x 4" if you're reading in black and white) and
> affixed (rivetted) it to the baggage bay rear bulkhead, TDC just above th
e
> D panel.
>
> HTH,
>
> Paul M
> G-PLPM
> XS Mono 912ULS
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 28 October 2022 14:38
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> Subject: Europa-List: size of aircraft data plate
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> I've been trying to find if there is a minimum size for the aircraft data
> plate mentioned (almost as an aside) in CAA CAP523. I've had a poke aroun
d
> the ANO but cannot see anything relevant.
>
> Does anyone know if there is requirement for the data plate (or the
> writing upon it) to be any particular size? Obviously I don't want to fit
> anything bigger, heavier or more expensive than really necessary!
>
> in friendship
>
> Rowland
>
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