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chasb(at)satx.rr.com
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 Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:23 am Post subject: Airworthiness Inspection |
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Thought I'd pass on a success story.
My Airworthiness inspection was done by an inspector from the San
Antonio FSDO. Actually, the inspection was mostly done by a DAR in
training. The DAR trainee was an AI/Test Pilot with 40 years of
experience at Mooney Aircraft. The FAA was making him jump through
hoops to get a LSA DAR designation and specifically required him to
have a supervised inspection of a metal airplane - like none of the
Mooneys were metal. Both guys emphasized that the hoop jumping was
caused by FAA Headquarters in Oklahoma City, and not by the San
Antonio FSDO. Both guys were friendly, accommodating, and professional.
The response to my request for an inspection was quick - less than
ten days. I made the request by phone and they scheduled the
inspection contingent upon receiving request forms, registration
info, weight and balance data, etc. I had ordered certification forms
from the EAA which were pretty self explanatory, and faxed them to
the FSDO. They wanted the originals at the inspection. The EAA
package cost about $10 and arrived quickly. It included all the forms
necessary plus a checklist of things to accomplish before requesting
an inspection. It even included a metal data plate for the side of
the airplane and a sheet of decals for labeling switches, etc.
The inspectors went over the bird with a fine tooth comb for over two
hours and noted a few minor discrepancies. The most serious
discrepancy was no expiration date marked on the ELT and the wrong
type D cell batteries installed. They did not insist that any of the
items be fixed before issuing the certificate and the certificate did
not make note of any of the discrepancies. I requested a 100 NM
radius for the Phase I test period which they granted without
question. A 40 hour test phase was issued and expected as I had a non
certified prop on a certified engine with non certified accessories.
One interesting discussion was about the nuts securing the elevator
and rudder attach bolts which were in accordance with Van's plans.
The FSDO guy suggested they should be castellated nuts with cotter
pins rather than Nylocs. I pointed out that rod end bearings were
used and the bolt and Nyloc had to be tight as they were supposed to
clamp the flange tightly against the bearing. He reluctantly conceded
that was acceptable, but added a muttered comment that if it were his
airplane, he would still use castellated nuts.
Best of all, the inspection cost nothing.
Charlie Brame
RV-6A, N11CB
San Antonio
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klwerner(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: Airworthiness Inspection |
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Charlie,
Congratulations on the speedy FSDO inspection...
do not archive
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