However.... a strict interpretation of that in the manner you have described would mean that any project, once built beyond the 50% point, could never be finished by anyone and licensed as an EAB. That has not been the case. Yes, the intent is avoid a commercial builder from skirting the necessity to build a certified aircraft, but the reality has been that many projects exchange hands sometimes several times before the final builder finally finishes the project and puts his name on it as THE builder. And I believe that interpretation is officially sanctioned and backed by the FAA, it isn't just a look the other way sort of thing. However, I cannot provide the reference to back that statement up with authority, I just believe I read it while doing some research some years ago. Someone else will have to prove it right or wrong as I do not have time at the moment. Sorry to make a claim without the reference to back it up. But I do know from firsthand experience that many projects do get completed as I described with no problems in the final licensing.
Jim
From: Bob Comperini
Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Options for Partially Completed Kit
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> Could I buy a project and have a local A and P friend finish it? Would this be legit as an Experimental Amateur Built?
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The #1 rule is that at least 51% must have been built "by amateurs" which means you didn't pay someone build the major portion. And you need to be able to prove that 51%
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