Skystar Bill of Sale

[Birdseyeview]

When I bought my 2001 Kitfox project I didn't notice that there wasn't an original Bill of Sale from Skystar in all the paperwork. Although I have the original kit invoice from the original owner I understand that this is not accepted by the FAA as proof of purchase. Kitfox has provided a letter on their current website stating that Skystar is no longer in business and as a result they are not able to provide an original Bill of Sale. They state that this letter should be provided to the FAA as a substitute for the missing Bill of Sale. I have official Bills of Sale from the previous owners, just not the original from Skystar Has anyone used this letter that Kitfox provides on their website as a substitute for a missing original Bill of Sale, and has the FAA accepted or rejected it?

[avidflyer]

I believe that you can list it as built from parts, and that takes care of the ownership trail. I know of others that have gone that route. JImChuk

[jmodguy]

I also had this issue. The FAA WILL take the Kitfox letter. They require a complete chain of ownership for kit built experimentals. They also have 3 working days to turn a registration around and get it out the door. They will tell you this if you call them. Nice folks out there.

[rcbif]

Good Morning.

Hope you don't mind me piggybacking your thread, but since it is relevant.....

I am looking at purchasing a single owner 1998 Model V (Skystar) kit who's air-frame is maybe 60% structurally complete.(Not covered, controls not fully rigged, flaperons& brackets not installed, tanks or fuel system not installed, wings not rigged to airframe, no FWF, no avionics, no engine.)

Aside from obtaining the builders manual, extra bought receipts, and previous builders photos, is it safe to say the "original Bill of sale" and the "Current owner transfer to me" bill of sale are the two critical pieces of paper I will need?

Is there anything else?

I have not seen or asked if the seller has the original BOS, but with how organized the rest of the build is, I'm guessing it's in his safe.

Thank-you for any input.

[jmodguy]

If you bought the kit from the original purchaser (from Skystar) you will need the Skystar Bill of Sale and the original owner Bill of Sale to you. If there were other owners in the middle you will need thos Bill of Sale docs also.

[72chevy]

I had no bill of sale, used the letter, no problem.

[rcbif]

If you bought the kit from the original purchaser (from Skystar) you will need the Skystar Bill of Sale and the original owner Bill of Sale to you. If there were other owners in the middle you will need thos Bill of Sale docs also.

Thank-you.

I googled samples of bill of sales for aircraft and I see all these examples include a spot for the n-number.

What does it look like on the Skystar or kitfox bill of sale? Is the n-number field just left blank, or not even there since it is just a kit and does not have one yet?

The Bill of sale is a "legal" document, while the receipt is just a receipt, correct?

Is it safe to say it's ok you don't have an itemized receipt of the original kit purchase as long as you have a Bill of sale?

[Lynn Matteson]

I believe that you can list it as built from parts, and that takes care of the ownership trail. I know of others that have gone that route. JImChuk

I am the 4th owner of my Kitfox model IV, and what Jim Chuk said is exactly what I did because there was a widow involved as the 2nd owner. I got nervous about this situation and just listed mine as built from parts.
Lynn Matteson

[Rik]

Is what you are in search/need of an MSO? Manufacturer's Statement of Origin?

That's what the state's typically use to form the title of the vessels. If you run into dead ends, you can merely make an MSO as you the creator and then it will be titled as your creation rather than a Kitfox or Skystar. That will affect the value however.

[avidflyer]

I am the 4th owner of my Kitfox model IV, and what Jim Chuk said is exactly what I did because there was a widow involved as the 2nd owner. I got nervous about this situation and just listed mine as built from parts.
Lynn Matteson

Hi Lynn, glad to see you are still monitoring the Kitfox group, even if I haven't noticed any posts from you recently. Are you still flying the Jabiru engine? JImChuk