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Mr. Orville Wright and Mr. Wilbur Wright
Wright Cycle Shop
Dayton, Ohio
18 December 1903
Dear Mssrs. Wright:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Aeroplane Administration that you have operated a powered aeroplane in violation of 14 CFR 61.03. Demand is made to immediately cease operation of said aeroplane and turn over all parts and appurtenances thereto to your local inspector immediately.
We have noted that your aeroplane is lacking the following required instrumentation:
Airspeed indicator
Turn and bank indicator
Lights for night time operation and strobes to avoid other aeroplanes [we realize there are no other aeroplanes at present but these regulations are designed for future growth]
Seat Belts
Gyroscopic rate of turn indicator [we understand this has not been invented yet]
The Emergency Locator Transmitter
Magnetic Compass
Tachometer
Failure to place an “Experimental” placard visible to all passengers.
We also note the following unapproved parts used:
The aeroplane and aeroplane materials
Aeroplane control surfaces
The Pilot cradle is unapproved and uses unapproved materials and lacks a restraint device
The motor has not been certified for use in a manned aeroplane in accordance with regulations to be adopted in 1954
The motor used leaded fuel, to be banned by the EPA in 1976.
Finally, we can find no record of pilot certificates being issued by this agency containing a conventional landing gear endorsement. Moreover, operating an aeroplane as pilot in command without a current medical certificate, or drivers license in the case you certify that the aeroplane is less than 1320 pounds, constitutes a serious violation of these rules.
Further testing of your machine is prohibited until you contact and arrange approval with a local airworthiness inspector. These inspectors are presently accepting appointments for February, 1915, and you can make this appointment by US Mail. Be certain to attach a stamped self-addressed envelope if you wish confirmation of your appointment. If your paperwork is in order, and no additional engineering diagrams are required, you can expect an approval or denial of your application for approval of your aeroplane by October 31 1925.
Wright Cycle Shop
Dayton, Ohio
18 December 1903
Dear Mssrs. Wright:
It has come to the attention of the Federal Aeroplane Administration that you have operated a powered aeroplane in violation of 14 CFR 61.03. Demand is made to immediately cease operation of said aeroplane and turn over all parts and appurtenances thereto to your local inspector immediately.
We have noted that your aeroplane is lacking the following required instrumentation:
Airspeed indicator
Turn and bank indicator
Lights for night time operation and strobes to avoid other aeroplanes [we realize there are no other aeroplanes at present but these regulations are designed for future growth]
Seat Belts
Gyroscopic rate of turn indicator [we understand this has not been invented yet]
The Emergency Locator Transmitter
Magnetic Compass
Tachometer
Failure to place an “Experimental” placard visible to all passengers.
We also note the following unapproved parts used:
The aeroplane and aeroplane materials
Aeroplane control surfaces
The Pilot cradle is unapproved and uses unapproved materials and lacks a restraint device
The motor has not been certified for use in a manned aeroplane in accordance with regulations to be adopted in 1954
The motor used leaded fuel, to be banned by the EPA in 1976.
Finally, we can find no record of pilot certificates being issued by this agency containing a conventional landing gear endorsement. Moreover, operating an aeroplane as pilot in command without a current medical certificate, or drivers license in the case you certify that the aeroplane is less than 1320 pounds, constitutes a serious violation of these rules.
Further testing of your machine is prohibited until you contact and arrange approval with a local airworthiness inspector. These inspectors are presently accepting appointments for February, 1915, and you can make this appointment by US Mail. Be certain to attach a stamped self-addressed envelope if you wish confirmation of your appointment. If your paperwork is in order, and no additional engineering diagrams are required, you can expect an approval or denial of your application for approval of your aeroplane by October 31 1925.
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