Is it safe to modify a Stearman PT-17 to accomodate 2 passengers in the front cockpit?

Question

Is it safe to modify a Stearman PT-17 to accomodate 2 passengers in the front cockpit?

Answer 1

All of the ones that I have seen will accommodate two people and I would think that there would not be enough room to make for (two) in the first seat..........

Answer 2

Maybe maybe not. There are weight and balance issues here. But it is a common conversion so I think it is safe. The conversion has to pass FAA guidelines.

Answer 3

Olá Leornardo,

Tenho como lhe ajudar na outra pergunta, sobre abrir empresas no Brasil. Percebo que és português certo?

Não posso responder na própria pergunta, pois o prazo para isso está esgotado, mas podes escrever p meu e-mail e o ajudarei, pois tem alguns detalhes que precisas saber, ou terás problemas de bi-tributação para além de outros incômodos se não seguires os acordos estabelecidos entre os países. [e-mail]

Answer 4

http://www.vintageaircraft.com/  In this page they have stearman rides where modified the front cockpit to accomodate 2 passengers, so I guess they have the FAA permission to do that, right?