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Old 05-13-2012 | 04:47 AM
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John Lynch dealt with this precise question in the orphaned Part 61 FAQ. As you may or may not know, this was a publicly-published Q&A on Part 61. It was pulled by the FAA for a number or reasons but, even when it existed it had disclaimers warning that it should not be relied on as a final answer. But, FWIW, the FAQ suggests the answer is yes.

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As for whether a Navion that is rated for 205 horsepower on takeoff and that qualifies it, as per the definition of a high performance airplane, the rule § 61.31(f) just says a high performance airplane is “. . . (an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower) . . .” If someplace in the airplane's flight manual if the engine specifications says “more than 200 horsepower” it qualifies as a high performance airplane. § 61.31(f) doesn't qualify the definition of “. . . more than 200 horsepower . . .” it just says “. . . (an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower) . . .”

If Navion's engine specifications show “. . . more than 200 horsepower . . .” it meets the definition of a high performance airplane per § 61.31(f) and the appropriate endorsement is required unless the provision of § 61.31(f)(2) is met.
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Supposedly, the FAQ is still in use internally.
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