BasicMed and Diamond
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- carym
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BasicMed and Diamond
Now that BasicMed looks like it has really happened, I will be back to flying again after May 1. FWIW, flying a LSA doesn't work for any travel as I see the trucks on the roads below me going faster than I can go in a C162
However, I won't be able to fly that beautiful new DA62 sitting next to my DA42, since it is certificated for 7 seats and we are limited to 6 seat airplanes.
Incidentally, Diamond flew this plane to our airport (KTYQ) to bring my plane back to the factory for sale.
However, I won't be able to fly that beautiful new DA62 sitting next to my DA42, since it is certificated for 7 seats and we are limited to 6 seat airplanes.
Incidentally, Diamond flew this plane to our airport (KTYQ) to bring my plane back to the factory for sale.
Cary
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
I bet anyone that wanted a seat removed could have that done. It's not unheard of.carym wrote:However, I won't be able to fly that beautiful new DA62 sitting next to my DA42, since it is certificated for 7 seats and we are limited to 6 seat airplanes.
Are you going to retrieve your 42?
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
My understanding is that if the plane was certified with 7 seats, removing one or more seats does make it qualified for BasicMed. The real question is did Diamond, only certify the 7 seat variant in the US? Or would they consider some options to certify a six seat version, lets face it the middle seat sucks on all planes . Otherwise, a DA62 isn't useful if you want to fly under BasicMed.
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
I believe Alexander is correct. The Final Rule can be found here. The section in question is on page 22:
Maybe Diamond will certify a "6-occupant" version of the DA62?As previously discussed, section 2307(j) of FESSA requires the covered aircraft to be authorized to carry no more than six occupants. While section 2307(j) and section 2307(a)(8)(A) may appear to conflict, the FAA notes that it interprets the terms “occupants” and “passengers” differently. The term “occupants” includes all persons onboard an aircraft including any required flightcrew members. A flightcrew member is required if he or she is required by type certification of the aircraft or by regulation. The term “passengers” does not include required flight crewmembers. Therefore, under this rule, a covered aircraft may be authorized to carry up to 6 occupants (including any required flight crewmembers) and may be operated with up to five passengers on board. For example, a person may operate an aircraft type certificated for one pilot flightcrew member under this rule with up to five additional occupants on board. An aircraft type certificated for two pilot flightcrew members may be operated under this rule with up to four additional occupants on board. An occupant in the aircraft (other than the pilot operating under this rule) may be a passenger, a required pilot flightcrew member (if the aircraft is type certificated for more than one pilot or if the regulations require more than one pilot), or a flight instructor (if the flight is a training operation).
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- carym
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
According to the FAQ's on the AOPA web site, removing a seat (or more) from a plane that is certified for more than 6 seats will NOT allow you to fly it under BasicMed.DavidS wrote:
I bet anyone that wanted a seat removed could have that done. It's not unheard of.
Are you going to retrieve your 42?
Even though I am still making the loan payments on the DA42, it belongs to Diamond until it is sold. Since it has about 900 hours on original 1.7 engines, it will need new engines of some sort to be put into the plane.
Cary
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
I would think that since Diamond has published a Service Bulletin
http://support.diamond-air.at/fileadmin ... Config.pdf
describing how to transition a 7-seat DA62 to a 5-seater by converting the rear seat area to a large baggage area with its own published weight and balance information, the plane is legitimately also a 5-seater and would qualify for BasicMed. The DA62 is also sold new as a 5-seater.
It's not like taking an airliner and removing all but 6 seats, because you still have to come under the 6000 lb weight limit for BasicMed. But the FAA may decide otherwise...
http://support.diamond-air.at/fileadmin ... Config.pdf
describing how to transition a 7-seat DA62 to a 5-seater by converting the rear seat area to a large baggage area with its own published weight and balance information, the plane is legitimately also a 5-seater and would qualify for BasicMed. The DA62 is also sold new as a 5-seater.
It's not like taking an airliner and removing all but 6 seats, because you still have to come under the 6000 lb weight limit for BasicMed. But the FAA may decide otherwise...
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- Rick
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
I found this buried on page 19:
So I guess it just depends on what paperwork Diamond issues when you buy the 5-seat version. Maybe it's not a problem after all...The FAA recognizes that changes could be made to an aircraft’s type design. For example, an aircraft type certificated to carry more than 6 occupants may be altered to carry 6 or less occupants. In order to make such a change, that aircraft would have to obtain a new design approval, such as an STC or an ATC. So long as an aircraft’s design approval (i.e., TC, STC, or ATC) authorizes the aircraft to carry no more than 6 occupants, that aircraft would meet the requirement of section 2307(j)(1).
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
Rick,
That was my thoughts. I didn't think Diamond did the paperwork for the 5 seat version for the US. Would be very sweet if they kept the W&B increase of the 7 seater if they can make it a legal 5 seater for basic med. They lowered the 5 seater W&B to fit inside some of the financial constraints of using heavier planes in Europe.
That was my thoughts. I didn't think Diamond did the paperwork for the 5 seat version for the US. Would be very sweet if they kept the W&B increase of the 7 seater if they can make it a legal 5 seater for basic med. They lowered the 5 seater W&B to fit inside some of the financial constraints of using heavier planes in Europe.
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
Cary, that is great news! As someone who was grounded medically for almost a year in 1998, I can imagine how great it will be for you to be "Up" again. Congratulations.carym wrote:Now that BasicMed looks like it has really happened, I will be back to flying again after May 1. FWIW, flying a LSA doesn't work for any travel as I see the trucks on the roads below me going faster than I can go in a C162
Steve
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Re: BasicMed and Diamond
The DA62 that I am a few feet from is a five seater. Otherwise I think there is nearly no luggage space. I understand the owner regularly flies from Long Beach to Philadelphia. He has a jet, but enjoys his DA62. (I think he has a DC-3 as well.)
It will be great to have you back in the sky no matter what you are in, Cary. (I feel like I got a million dollar airplane for $350k with the DA42 I found.)
It will be great to have you back in the sky no matter what you are in, Cary. (I feel like I got a million dollar airplane for $350k with the DA42 I found.)
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