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51% rule
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:09 pm
by John Fisher
Not sure where to put this question but here is as good as any.
I'm looking to import the Badland kit into Canada, as a kit it needs to comply with the 51% rule, Transport Canada uses the FAA list as see below
https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ult ... isting.pdf
I don't see Badland on this list have I missed it or does the list not include Badlad yet. Or am I reading this rule wrong.
Re: 51% rule
Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:51 pm
by LA F2 Flyer
Hi John. I wonder if the Badland kits fall under a different category than the kits mentioned on the list. (I'm not sure how Canada might classify them.)
Re: 51% rule
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:15 am
by Badland-F5 Pilot
John, I agree with Peer. For the US the kits are 51% for sure. Let me see if I can get Chris to chime in on this for you.
Todd
Re: 51% rule
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:09 pm
by Badland1
Our kits do meet the 51% rule but we have not yet requested the FAA to evaluate our kit yet. Check out the 2 PDF attachments for more info.
Per the REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS - "There are other aircraft kits that may allow a builder to meet the “major portion” requirement of § 21.191(g), but those manufacturers or distributors have not requested an FAA evaluation. "
Re: 51% rule
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:03 pm
by Badland-F5 Pilot
John Fisher wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 12:09 pm
Not sure where to put this question but here is as good as any.
I'm looking to import the Badland kit into Canada, as a kit it needs to comply with the 51% rule, Transport Canada uses the FAA list as see below
https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/ult ... isting.pdf
I don't see Badland on this list have I missed it or does the list not include Badlad yet. Or am I reading this rule wrong.
So John, based on what Chris said in his response, is it a requirement in Canada for the builder to be on the list and a kit meet the 51% rule?
I'm asking because many times when talking about ultralights in the US, everything thinks that means a Part 103 ultralight. When actually, a kit built experimental can be an ultralight that goes over Part 103 weight. The kit must meet the 51% rule and be certified, where the Part 103 (in the US) does not and is limited on weight. I've seen several Canadian ultralight pilots with registered aircraft and two seats, which us poor Part 103 ultralight pilots don't have the pleasure of having here in the states. I'm interested in the requirements in Canada for an ultralight pilot and aircraft.
Todd