cj <cgjer...@yahoo.com wrote in message anyone aware of a northeast US FBO that can sign off an annual on a Canadian registered C150 ? Sorry I can't help with your question, I just want to give you a heads up on the possible Canada Customs implications - if you're leaving the country to have this done - As I recall, any installation/work done on the aircraft outside of Canada, if not necessary for the continuation of the voyage, is dutiable/taxable (as an import) on return to Canada. The current guide for travellers (at
http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4044/rc4044-01e.pdf ) says the following.... now this is specifically aimed at cars.... YMMV One interesting point is that if you make an addition that changes its value , or improves its condition , you may be subject to duties on the ENTIRE value. And it looks like you still have to declare ANY repairs, and then apply for the waiver if it can be shown that the repairs were required for the safe return . ====== If you intend to have repairs or modifications made to your vehicle outside Canada, check with us before you leave. Under customs law, we can no longer consider your vehicle, vessel, or aircraft to be Canadian if you increase its value, improve its condition, or modify it while abroad. As a result, you may have to pay duties on its entire value when you bring it back. Repairs or alterations to vehicles, aircraft, or vessels carried out in the United States, Mexico, Chile, or Israel will be free of customs duty when the vehicles are exported to these countries for the declared purpose of repair or alteration. Goods and services tax (GST) or harmonized sales tax (HST) will apply to the value of the repair or alteration. You can have incidental minor repairs made or parts replaced while you are travelling abroad to maintain your vehicle in an operating condition. Although these minor modifications do not make the whole vehicle subject to assessment, you may still have to pay duty on the repairs and parts. If you had to make repairs or get replacement parts to ensure the safe return of your vehicle to Canada, we may be able to apply a special provision that waives any duty payable. Be sure to declare the value of all repairs and replacement parts when you return from abroad.
