Decals?

[TJay 1041]

I think the N Number needs to be 3" tall and square Block numbers, But does the Experimental decal also need to be the square block letters Or can I choose any font, the reason I am asking is because I am ready to have a lady make me some stencils for this stuff,

Edited 16 Apr 2017 by TJay

[chopndrag 226]

I think experimental can pretty much be anything . I've seen a couple done different ways. 

[C5Engineer 1170]

If you are not a member of the EAA having a question like this is just one of many reasons that it's worth the cost of membership. Their website is a gold mine of information when it comes to homebuilts. Here is a great article that should be required reading for anyone with an Experimental. Long story short they have to be located near the entrance to the cockpit and be a minimum of 2" tall.

https://www.eaa.org/en/eaa/aviation-communities-and-interests/homebuilt-aircraft-and-homebuilt-aircraft-kits/resources-for-while-youre-building/building-articles/cockpit-and-cabin-interior/markings-placards-numbers

[EDMO 1078]

The EAA used to offer a complete package of all the markings you could possibly need including the data plate - probably still does.   EDMO

[Fly-n-Low 181]

All I have ever seen is block. Same with restricted aircraft.

[EDMO 1078]

I think the N Number needs to be 3" tall and square Block numbers, But does the Experimental decal also need to be the square block letters Or can I choose any font, the reason I am asking is because I am ready to have a lady make me some stencils for this stuff,

Your N-numbers do not have to be square - They can be slanted.  (FAR 45?)  The 12" numbers can be slanted.

I would say that if the "Experimental" letters are 2" high and the average person can read it, then it is legal.   If you have a good contact with your DAR I would ask his opinion before ordering decals.   I would be interested in what you find out.  EDMO

Edited 19 Apr 2017 by EDMO

[TJay 1041]

Talked to my Local DAR last night here is his exact words,

Read FAR 45, in detail 45.21.  2 inch letters are required for the experimental placard.  No ornamentation is the defining statement.  That allows for other fonts as long as they are not ornamental such as Old English, shadow fonts or scrolled artsy crafty stuff.

 

 

[ppilotmike 24]

For the "EXPERIMENTAL" placard FAR 45.23B covers that. FAR 45.21 covers nationality markings. For more interesting reading I suggest you look at Advisory Circulars 45-2E and 45-4. 45-4 deals with markings mainly for S-LSA and E-LSA aircraft, but is well written and covers the same info that the A/C for larger aircraft does. Keep in mind A/C's are advisory in nature but are considered acceptable  to the administrator. Mike

[dholly 718]

ppilotmike thanks for the AC 45-4 reference, timely for me. Learned you leave the SLSA placard on when adding the ELSA placard.

[EDMO 1078]

ppilotmike thanks for the AC 45-4 reference, timely for me. Learned you leave the SLSA placard on when adding the ELSA placard.

So how is your side going to read, "LIGHT SPORT EXPERIMENTAL"?  I don't know how a SLSA is marked.  EDMO

Edited 21 Apr 2017 by EDMO