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No provisions for ferry permits over published gross unless it is for ferry tanks and fuel, not people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The concept of FAA regulating intellectual property has always bothered me. It is simple to identify that the data is copyrighted and there are...

The 337 just goes to the registry. Contractors scan them in and nobody looks at them unless they do an audit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Typical FAA, 21.120 requires an STC holder to provide written permission to use an STC, but nothing in Part 43 requires a mechanic to do anything...

If the serial number of the engine has an A suffix, it’s a wide deck. No suffix, it’s a narrow deck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

With all things aviation, everything is a compromise. Weight is the enemy! Before upsizing anything, look at the history of that model airplane. If...

Very nice. How did the registration process go? What did the registry want to show it was a complete aircraft? I’m at war with them now trying to...

Some how my aircraft became a target for the SEIT team. Special Enforcement Investigation Team! Back in the 1940’s, the CARs only required...

I'm working with one of the local inspectors, and he is in full agreement with me that it is the correct data plate. Trying to get something in...

91.205 requires an "approved seat belt with an approved metal to metal latching mechanism" I doubt you will get a field approval for a non TSO seat...

Six months later, still fighting with FAA registry on my PA-16! Previous owner fought with them for 2 years before selling me the project. Mind you...

It’s an outgrowth of the Rearwin Cloudster. Been a long time since I worked on a Commonwealth, but the rear carry through should be OK to attach...

I flew with those guys hopping rides with my Howard many years ago. RIP Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But an A&P with 3 years experience can qualify to be an IA, then you can. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don’t understand your comment “we can not annual our own planes”. There is nothing in the regs that prevents us from doing that, been doing annuals...

You won’t see this for at least 5 years. Rulemaking hasn’t even started, and that’s at least a 5 year evolution. As for the Canadian owner...

The only issue with installing it yourself (assuming you have an A&P/IA to sign it off) is their warranty doesn’t cover. Sent from my iPad...

Yup, and the L band on the belly is the transmitter antenna. The one that goes on the top is just a WAAS GPS antenna. Sent from my iPad using...

I’m part time, but still do about 30-50 annuals a year. More than a lot of guys that bend wrenches full time. I also do about 15-20 certifications a...

Mount it on top of the cowl behind the engine and forward of the wing. Another option is inside the fuselage mount a piece of al and attach the...

Unless someone is going to use the IA, there is little value in getting it, and the opportunity to do a lot of harm! If you aren’t doing inspections...

But after 3 years you could qualify for the IA! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Even doing it as a career you won’t get rich! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Not many A&P schools offer part time programs. Most schools run about 2000 hours (part 147 requires 1900). Doing it by practical experience can be...

Fences around airports, small airports closing due to real estate values, high cost of entry. All these things and more have put aviation out of...

The link is in the post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.avm-mag.com/wp-content/mag/flipbooks/AVM-2019-07-DIGITAL/#Aviation_Maintenance_Magazine/page36-page37 last issue’s article on parts. ...

I don’t recall when the change came about, but I believe the 15% increase used to apply all airplanes. I know the current limitation to 135 and 121...

Last month I did one on making parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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