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rights and patents to make replacement engine parts
Posted by bdk on Thu Jul 10, 2003 06:01:08 PM
In reply top Re: Engines old or new posted by Jim on Thu Jul 10, 2003 01:50:34 AM
I think that you'll find that this isn't a problem in the US. You can get Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) to make replacement parts. This is an FAA approval.
: I think one issue would be who owns the rights and patents
: on the original drawings and design. I'm sure RR would ha
: ve issues with "new Merlins" made out of license. The same
: would probably hold true for Mercedes/Diamler-Chrysler wi
: th the DB engines. And P&W are still around as well. Anyon
: e have any thoughts on this?