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David Byrnes

1 Highfield Rd Lindfield, Australia 2070

Fax 61 (02) 93326602



Dear Marv,



I am attempting to get the Australian authorities (CASA) to increase the

MTOW of Australian Lancairs. Before agreeing to this they require a

record of "safe history" by 6 or more aircraft placarded at the higher

1800 lb weight having each flown in excess of 100 hours. Getting this

information from Lancair seems difficult and I am hoping that some of

your subscibers would find the time to fax me a note including

        Name

        Contact number

        Model and registration of aircraft

        Placarded weight

        Hours flown

        Incidents (hopefully none)!

        Comments - handling etc

        Signed (so that it can be handed to CASA as a document)



I am presently building a second 360 for IFR - CASA require winglets or

rudder-aileron interconnects plus the larger stabiliser for this

purpose. My present aircraft has flown 300+ hours, has no header tank

nor any special apparatus for the wing fuel pickups and has not missed a

beat.



Hoping you can help myself and the rest of us out here with our weight

restrictions. Much appreciate your work on the site!



Regards David