vanair
Registered User
South Africa
Hi guys
First time on this site but also indulge in Cub driving, Cub loving, etc. Looks like a marvelous site to be on!
I found out with a shock yesterday that the airframe number (plate welded to the frame) differs to the serial nr on the data plate screwed to the floor under the seat.
Immediately comes to mind the insurance/FAA people pondering over the dilemma of the differing numbers in case of a mishap, especially when I am not around.
Spoke to the maintenance man today and reassured me that it is common with Piepr Cubs for these numbers to differ. Something about the airframe nr that is used in the factory before the real serial number is allocated. It sounded a bit unreal to my liking.
Should these two number be the same?
Please help me out I want to go and fly!!
Pieter
First time on this site but also indulge in Cub driving, Cub loving, etc. Looks like a marvelous site to be on!
I found out with a shock yesterday that the airframe number (plate welded to the frame) differs to the serial nr on the data plate screwed to the floor under the seat.
Immediately comes to mind the insurance/FAA people pondering over the dilemma of the differing numbers in case of a mishap, especially when I am not around.
Spoke to the maintenance man today and reassured me that it is common with Piepr Cubs for these numbers to differ. Something about the airframe nr that is used in the factory before the real serial number is allocated. It sounded a bit unreal to my liking.
Should these two number be the same?
Please help me out I want to go and fly!!
Pieter