Originally Posted by
N9373M
Oooohhh that reminded me - we purchased our plane locally (50 nm radius) and had the prebuy done by the same guy who did the annuals. All was well.
We decided to take the plane to another A+P for our first annual (closer, less "mom+pop") and there were items he was not happy with. 10K for that annual on a 66 Mooney M20E. Subsequent annuals went back to the first guy. Both shops are very well respected, and have a long local history - just a matter of A+P judgement (or profit).
Not saying that you are disagreeing with me,, but the wrong prop and improper flight control repairs is hardly a matter of judgement. Its pretty black and white. Does the aircraft meet the Type Certificate and Data Sheet? Is there any repair or alteration that falls under the desription of FAR part 43 appx A? If somebody trusts me with their aircraft, then I have the responsibility to inspect the aircraft and be honest with the owner and myself if it conforms. Again,, pretty black and white.