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Old 07-19-2007 | 07:50 PM
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Hypothetical: I own a Bonanza and possess an A&P and IA. Can I do my own inspection, make a squawk list, then do my own work and sign my airplane back into service? I'd think the FAA would see this as a HUGE conflict of interests, especially regarding commercial operations. I'm a total noob with MX and do not own a Bonanza (I would give one of something I have two of to get one), so correct me if there is a blatent answer out there. Thanks!
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Old 07-19-2007 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PFGiardino
Hypothetical: I own a Bonanza and possess an A&P and IA. Can I do my own inspection, make a squawk list, then do my own work and sign my airplane back into service? I'd think the FAA would see this as a HUGE conflict of interests, especially regarding commercial operations. I'm a total noob with MX and do not own a Bonanza (I would give one of something I have two of to get one), so correct me if there is a blatent answer out there. Thanks!
If you have the A&P/IA you can do it. FLY SAFE T.C.
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Old 07-21-2007 | 11:53 AM
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If you have the A&P/IA you can do it. FLY SAFE T.C.
Yup. I know two guys who got their A&P's just so they could maintain their own airplane (they later is said the training was such a PITA that it wasn't worth it).
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Old 07-30-2007 | 03:24 PM
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I turned wrenches through high school and college to get my A&P, and I swore I'd not turn a wrench again once I got a flying job. HAH. Looks like my A&P may be the only reason I'll afford my way through the first two years at a regional, once I get there..
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Old 07-30-2007 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bug Smasher
I turned wrenches through high school and college to get my A&P, and I swore I'd not turn a wrench again once I got a flying job. HAH. Looks like my A&P may be the only reason I'll afford my way through the first two years at a regional, once I get there..
That A/P might mean the difference in getting a job or not later on down the road. It is a very good thing to have. Good luck to you. FLY SAFE T.C. Oh , Just went back and read your post, Dont know if it will help to get on at the regionals but it certainly wont hurt.. T.C.
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