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REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS Updated on: June 22, 2021 The following is a revised listing of aircraft kits that have been evaluated and found eligible in meeting the “major portion” requirement of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Parts, specifically, § 21.191(g). • This listing is only representative of those kits where the kit manufacturer or distributor requested an evaluation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for eligibility and should not be construed as meaning the kit(s) are FAA “certified,” “certificated,” or “approved.” • There are other aircraft kits that may allow a builder to meet the “major portion” requirement of § 21.191(g), but those manufacturers or distributors have not requested an FAA evaluation. • The placement of an aircraft kit on this list is not a prerequisite for airworthiness certification. • The primary purpose of this listing is to assist FAA Inspectors/Designees and other interested individuals by eliminating the duplication of evaluations for “major portion” determination when the aircraft is presented for airworthiness certification as an “Amateur-Built Experimental.” • Kit manufacturers or distributors whose status is unknown are identified with a question (?) mark and their address has been deleted. Additional Information and Guidance • Advisory Circular (AC) 20-27G, Certification and Operation of Amateur-Built Aircraft. • FAA Order 8130.35B, Amateur-Built Aircraft National Kit Evaluation Team • Contact your local FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) or Manufacturing Inspection District Office (MIDO). Those publications and other information pertaining to amateur-built experimental aircraft are available online at http://www.faa.gov/aircraft. Date Found Kit Manufacturer Model Evaluated Eligible Aeromarine, Consulting Inc. Aeromarine Zigolo MG12 Kit 04/14/2014 dba Aeromarine LSA 207 Rosana Drive Aviad Drawing Revision List Brandon, FL 33511 dated 06/20/2013 Aeromarine Merlin PSA Aeromarine LSA, Merlin 05/25/2017 PSA Assembly Manual HV_105/103, Revision “0”, dated April 25, 2017 AC Millennium Griffin IV 08/07/02 Hangar 11, City Center Airport 11760 – 109 St. REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS Edmonton, Alberta Canada, T5G 2T8 AeroCad, Inc. AeroCanard 06/12/95 14026 Airport Rd. Owner’s Manual & Parts List Bowling Green, MO 63334-2702 ACK1 REV A dated 06/12/95 Cozy MKIV 06/12/95 Owner’s Manual & Parts List CZK1 REV A, dated 06/12/95 Aerocomp , Inc. * Comp Monster 05/30/96 2335 Newfound Harbor Dr. Merritt Island, FL 32952 * Comp Air 6 05/30/96 * Comp Air Trainer 05/30/96 * These kits, identified by an Assembly Manual and Parts list dated March 1996, are variations of a basic design with several engine options and a choice of landing gear or floats. ** Comp Air 7, 8, & 10 08/26/99 ** Eligible kits are identified by an Aerocomp Assembly Manual dated 01/12/99 and a Parts List dated 03/96 and are extensions of the basic Comp Air design. AeroLites, Inc. Bearcat 06/15/92 Parts List dated 06/15/92 AeroMaster 08/27/93 Parts List dated 04/26/93 AEROSPORT, LLC Bushcat 08/22/20 Build Manual BCAM- MT-004-00 Issue 4 Dated: 05/22/20 Air Creation USA Twin/KISS 13 kit 09/03/03 Ultralite Flight Center KISS 13/450 Wing 8710 W. Carefree Hwy. Construction Manual dtd 11/02 Peoria, AZ 85383 REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS Aircraft Manufacturing & Zodiac CH 640 05/16/01 Development Co. (AMD) Kit Assembly Manual - P.O. Box 639 Zodiac CH 640, Rev. 0 Eastman, GA 31023 Aircraft Sales &Parts Chinook Plus 2 03/10/97 Vernon, B.C. Parts List & Const. Manual Canada, V1T 6N2 dated 10/96 Beaver RX 550 Plus 03/10/97 Parts List & Const. Manual dated 10/96 The Airplane Factory USA Sling 2 Standard Build 10/7/15 3401 Airport Dr. Packing List and Parts Listing Torrence, CA 90505 Revision 3.10 dated 4/8/15 Sling 4 Quick Build 10/7/15 Bill of Materials Revision 0 dated 8/12/15 *ALPI Aviation SRL Pioneer 300 05/8/01 * See Orlando/Sanford Aircraft Sales Inc. further down on this listing American Aero, Inc. Phoenix II 01/12/04 425 E. 2050 North Rd. Assembly Manual dated Edinburg, IL 62531-9622 4/30/2003, Rev. Original American Ghiles Acft. Inc. MCR-01 BAN BI 08/13/99 522 E. Washington St. Building Manuals dated 11/28/97 Orlando, FL 32801 Parts Catalog Dated 05/14/98 American Sports Copter Intn’l, Inc. UltraSport 331 10/08/96 P.O. Box 14608 Packing List & Const. Newport News, VA 23606 Manual dated 10/08/96 UltraSport 496 01/05/97 Parts List dated 10/06/97 *Ultrasport 331H, 05/25/04 Construction Manual, dated 04/14/04 Parts Listing, dated 03/22/04 REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS *Ultrasport 496H, 05/25/04 Construction Manual, 04/14/04 Parts Listing, dated 03/15/04 Arctic Sparrow Aircraft, Inc. * Antares MA-33-Trike Fuselage 03/08/01 20748 Birchwood Spur Rd. List of Trike Parts for MA-33 Chugiak, AK 99567 dated 03/07/01 * Stranger II Wing Kit 03/08/01 List of Wing Parts for Stranger II dated 02/02/01 * Stream Wing Kit 07/24/01 List of Wing Parts for Stream Wing, dated 11/13/00 * Still-17 Wing Kit 07/24/01 List of Wing Parts for Still-17 Wing, dated 11/13/00 * The MA-33 aircraft consists of a fuselage kit and a wing kit. It is a flex-wing powered hang glider powered by a Rotax 503 or 582 engine. ATEC v.o.s., ATEC ZEPHYR 04/25/04 Opolanska 171, Parts listed dated 06/17/02 289 07 Libice N/C., Czech Republic Aviat Inc. (formerly Christen Industries) Eagle II 04/05/78 P.O. Box 1240 Parts List dated 05/15/86 Afton, WY 83110 Avionnerie Lac St-Jean Cyclone 180 11/25/94 Inc., 373 de La Friche Parts List dated 04/03/93 Dolbeau, Quebec Canada, G8L 2T3 AviPro Aircraft, Ltd. Bearhawk Quick-build Kit 11/13/03 3536 E. Shangri-La Rd. Bear Tracks Assembly Phoenix, AZ 85028 Manual, dated June 2002 Note: The kits are manufactured at the Avi-Pro Aircraft, Ltd, facility in Atlixco. Mexico. Backcountry Super Cub, LLC Super Cub 12/30/10 1162 Prosperity Parkway Kit Packing List Bill of Materials REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS Douglas, WY 82633 Date 10/13/2010, Revision #2 *Super Cruiser 12/30/10 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 10/13/2010, Revision #2 *Mackey SQ2 12/30/10 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 10/13/2010, Revision #2 *Mackey SQ4 12/30/10 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 10/13/2010, Revision #2 *The names of the three kits annotated above have been changed as follows: Old Name New Name Super Cruiser Backcountry Super Cruiser Mackey SQ2 Backcountry Super Cub Mackey SQ4 Backcountry Boss * All data for previously evaluated kits remain valid for all owners/builders going forward without restriction. Backcountry Super Cruiser 10/22/13 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 9/19/2013, Revision #3 Backcountry Super Cub 10/22/13 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 9/19/2013, Revision #3 Backcountry Boss 10/24/13 Kit Packing List Bill of Materials Date 10/10/2013, Revision #3 Belite Enterprises LLC CH-2A Chipper 11/13/17 8610 E 34th St. North #1 Bill of Materials Rev B, 11/13/17 Wichita, KS 67226 CH-2A Chipper, Quick Build Option 11/20/17 Bill of Materials, Quick Build Option, Document CH-2A-QB, 11/20/17 † Sinoaustral Aviation Technology * BushCaddy L160 03/13/00 PTY LTD * BushCaddy R80 03/13/00 Chenjia Airport, Chenjia Town, * BushCaddy R120 03/13/00 Panshan, Panjin City, Liaoning Province, China, Post Code# 124000 REVISED LISTING OF AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT KITS * Eligible kits are identified by a BushCaddy Parts List dated 01/18/00 ** BushCaddy L164 10/31/01 ASM Quick Build Parts list dated 8/27/2001 ** BushCaddy L164 (Quick Build) 10/31/01 ASM Quick Build Parts list dated 8/27/2001 ** Eligible kits are identified by a Bush Caddy L164 or L164/ASM Quick Build Parts list dated 08/27/01. † Sinoaustral Aviation Technology PTY LTD, purchased all rights, interests, and ownership of production and sale of Bushcaddy Aircraft Kits from Bushcaddy International in April 2016. C.G.S. Aviation HAWK Model A 7/15/82 P.O. Box 47635 Parts List dated 7/15/82 Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Canada Air R.V. * ARV Griffen 05/07/96 194-3803. Calgary Trail S. Parts List dated 02/08/96 Edmonton, Alberta Canada, T6J5 5M8 * ARV Griffin Mark III 04/29/97 Parts List dated 04/29/97 * Four separate sub-kits optional. Options offered for Subaru, Continental or CAM-100 engines, floats/skis. Canadian Light Acft. Sales/Services (See BushCaddy above) 1700, Ste-Angelique St-Lazare, Quebec Canada, J7T 2X8) Canadian Light Acft Sales/Services, sold all rights, interests, and ownership of production and sale of Bushcaddy Aircraft Kits to BushCaddy International Inc., a Canadian corporation in September, 2010. Carlson Acft., Inc. Sparrow II 01/24/90 P.O. 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