Special airworthiness certificates were issued to ferry N275X on January 5, February 2, and February 22, 1972. Each was valid for approximately 3 weeks. The aircraft was ferried to Napa County Airport (California) in February 1972, and subsequently flown to Oakland International Airport in March 1972, where the airworthiness inspection was conducted. On May 8, 1972, the Oakland General Aviation
District Office (GADO) issued a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental classification for the purpose of exhibition. The operating limitations imposed for the 1-year period of the certificate
were as follows:
THIS LISTING SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PILOT
This aircraft must be operated in compliance with the following limitations:
1.
Flights are authorized only for the purpose of exhibiting the aircraft at bona fide airshows and exhibits, movement of the aircraft to exhibit locations, and proficiency flights by persons so authorized.
2.
Each person operating this aircraft shall comply with the operating limitations prescribed in Federal Aviation Regulation Part 91, Section 91.42, and shall conduct all flights in accordance with applicable FAA air traffic and general operating rules.
3.
All flights shall be conducted in such a manner that the aircraft will not present a hazard to persons or property.
4.
Aircraft and aircraft engine operations shall be conducted in compliance with the military and/or manufacturer's limitations issued for the aircraft.
5.
All flights shall be conducted during daylight hours.
6.
This aircraft may not be operated in weather conditions below the minimums prescribed for VFR flight. Operations in positive control areas and route segments shall conform to the equipment and operational requirements of FAR 91.97 and FAR 91.170.
7.
Operations of this aircraft may be conducted only by a pilot authorized under a Letter of Authority issued by the Administrator.
8.
Any major change, alteration, or change of owner of this aircraft renders this airworthiness certificate invalid.
