Swing up Seaplane Doors
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Swing up Seaplane Doors
Anyone out there have pictures and or drawings of the Swing up door mod? Will it take a 337 or can I just do it? MM
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I have the drawings if you want them. I bought a second set of doors so I could make this mod but have never really gotten started on it.
I was told, and I don't remember from who now, that the doors are non-structural and you could do pretty much anything you want to them as long as it doesn't affect the way the plane flies.
However, this mod will effect the way the door latches and will require some welding so I'm guessing a 337 will indeed be necessary.
I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable folks will chime in here.
Send me an email address or a fax number and I'll get the drawings to you.
I was told, and I don't remember from who now, that the doors are non-structural and you could do pretty much anything you want to them as long as it doesn't affect the way the plane flies.
However, this mod will effect the way the door latches and will require some welding so I'm guessing a 337 will indeed be necessary.
I'm sure some of the more knowledgeable folks will chime in here.
Send me an email address or a fax number and I'll get the drawings to you.
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Considering the new atmosphere of getting a "Field Approval" I would encourage you to get all your paperwork in order and approved before you start your (many hours) of work constructing your doors.
In my experience... even using a "previously approved 337" is no longer an option... Where this had been common practice in years prior--it is not a standard now. FSDO and ASO both came back with, "you must pursue STC approval to make this modification." (It wasn't for seaplane doors, but I even had DER approved data and the 337 was still not approved...very frustrating...and it took over a year to hash out...)
I'd hate to see you in the same situation...
Wishing you luck in getting 337 approved for your changes...
In my experience... even using a "previously approved 337" is no longer an option... Where this had been common practice in years prior--it is not a standard now. FSDO and ASO both came back with, "you must pursue STC approval to make this modification." (It wasn't for seaplane doors, but I even had DER approved data and the 337 was still not approved...very frustrating...and it took over a year to hash out...)
I'd hate to see you in the same situation...
Wishing you luck in getting 337 approved for your changes...
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We cando the 337, costly but can be done.
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My home computer is having issues and my phone is struggling to download a 5mb file. Could I get you to email it to my work address?
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