Convert LSA 2 seater to 4 seater? Possible?

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Convert LSA 2 seater to 4 seater? Possible?

Postby imbrokers » Fri May 18, 2012 2:32 am

Hi

I would like to know if it is possible to convert a 2 seater LSA eg Jabiru or Sling
to carry 2 adults and 2 children under 3yrs (aprox 30kgs for both ) .
Both adults together weigh 130kgs and 2 kids 30kgs = total 160kgs.

I am thinking of mounting 2 kids seats at the back.

Is this possible?
Can it be done then have the plane reclassified or a new weight & balance test done?

Desperate to find out

Thanks
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Re: Convert LSA 2 seater to 4 seater? Possible?

Postby JvTonder » Fri May 18, 2012 6:50 am

LSA rules state max seats = 2, so in short no.
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Re: Convert LSA 2 seater to 4 seater? Possible?

Postby KFA » Fri May 18, 2012 7:37 am

Like Jaco said, from a licensing point. In short NO. From a certification point, I would say good luck with CAA. It will be cheaper to do your PPL and buy a 4 seat than to try and modify the plane.
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Re: Convert LSA 2 seater to 4 seater? Possible?

Postby Morph » Thu May 24, 2012 11:02 am

imbrokers wrote:Hi

I would like to know if it is possible to convert a 2 seater LSA eg Jabiru or Sling
to carry 2 adults and 2 children under 3yrs (aprox 30kgs for both ) .
Both adults together weigh 130kgs and 2 kids 30kgs = total 160kgs.

I am thinking of mounting 2 kids seats at the back.

Is this possible?
Can it be done then have the plane reclassified or a new weight & balance test done?

Desperate to find out

Thanks
imbrokers@gmail.com
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