N number position - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T08:25:53Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/n-number-position?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A461809&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no14 CFR 45.23 specifies "Roman…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-20:2606393:Comment:4618092015-10-20T12:16:35.440ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>14 CFR 45.23 specifies "Roman Capital Letters." Don't know what font is in the picture, but it's not Roman Capital!</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p>
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<p>14 CFR 45.23 specifies "Roman Capital Letters." Don't know what font is in the picture, but it's not Roman Capital!</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p>
<p></p> Rich, The size, location and…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-19:2606393:Comment:4611392015-10-19T15:59:07.524ZDavid Gallagherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidGallagher
<p>Rich, The size, location and type of lettering are all covered in 14 CFR 45.22 through 45.29. I see these words in 45.25(b)(1):</p>
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<p>(1) If displayed on the vertical tail surfaces, horizontally on both surfaces, horizontally on both surfaces of a single vertical tail or on the outer surfaces of a multivertical tail. However, on aircraft on which marks at least 3 inches high may be displayed in accordance with §45.29(b)(1), the marks may be displayed vertically on the vertical tail…</p>
<p>Rich, The size, location and type of lettering are all covered in 14 CFR 45.22 through 45.29. I see these words in 45.25(b)(1):</p>
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<p>(1) If displayed on the vertical tail surfaces, horizontally on both surfaces, horizontally on both surfaces of a single vertical tail or on the outer surfaces of a multivertical tail. However, on aircraft on which marks at least 3 inches high may be displayed in accordance with §45.29(b)(1), the marks may be displayed vertically on the vertical tail surfaces.</p>
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<p>I think the answer to your question if that particular N-number placement is ok is, "probably." But different inspectors may view the reg differently and have a different interpretation of the word "vertically."</p>
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<p>Good luck,</p>
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<p>Dave</p>
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<p></p> My guess is that if the font…tag:zenith.aero,2015-10-19:2606393:Comment:4611212015-10-19T12:36:43.011ZJon Reddickhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JonReddick
My guess is that if the font isn't even legal, then I wouldn't put much stock in the placement... But that's just a guess.
My guess is that if the font isn't even legal, then I wouldn't put much stock in the placement... But that's just a guess.