Aircraft C of A to Permit

[markapotter]

Hello,
I am interested in the Cessna 120 / 140 models and note that they appear for sale and are registered with both C of A and permit inspection methods. Can a C of A model be easily 'converted' or changed over onto the permit system as the differences between models are minimal if at all.
Many thanks,
Regards,
Mark.

[ThePipster]

Hello Mark,

At some point in the past the Cessna 120 aircraft (along with J3 cubs and Luscombes) were deemed to be orphaned aircraft by the CAA and were allowed to transfer to LAA permits. There has subsequently been a review of policy (directed by ICAO and reinforced by EASA) to say that any aircraft that has a type certificate and can hold a CofA has to remain on a CofA. This has resulted in a quirky situation that the 120 can be on a PtF yet a 140 must remain on a CofA.

Best regards

Phil

[markapotter]

Hi Phil, Thank you for your answer.
Why does this not surprise me. I cannot understand that in a field such as aviation where the people involved are supposed to be intelligent individuals that a small amount on common sense cannot be applied. What has gone wrong with the system?
Best regards,
Mark.