My mechanic prefers us to bring him the parts. He doesn't make much money on parts and he prefers we eat the cash flow.
You guys are lucky I guess. My local shop quoted $1720 for lights that I can buy direct from the manufacturer (Aveo) for $1100. They won't allow me to bring them the parts myself. I might have to find another shop but it'd be 100 miles away.
As for your Chevy comment, I used to get my oil changed at the dealer and I would bring in my own fluids and filter, they didn't have a problem with it.
Seriously? I've never heard of that. Why didn't you just change it yourself then? I get my oil changes done at the dealer (cars and planes) because I've got better things to do with my time but buying the oil and filter directly to save (literally) a few dollars seems really petty. If you change it yourself, okay, I get that.
Out at Parr airfield (42i) near newark, Bob Norman basically is a Mooney freak. I've never been to him personally, but I hear a lot from very reliable sources (as in, one of his employees was my classmate!). He knows what he is doing, but he is very lenient on maintenance. I say this as both a blessing and a curse: I've seen planes come from there that are in beautiful shape as he can turn one hell of a wrench, but I've also seen ones that look like if they landed too hard they would explode. He's a believer in the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" strategy, but sometimes I think he lets it go a little too far before recommending replacements. Just be sure to talk it over with him.
What mooney model do you have?
I'm flying an M20C. Right now the plan is either an owner-assist annual with Bob or the Mooney center in Akron. We'll see in a year.
No matter where the parts come from, the A&P is responsibe for ensuring the part is effective, serviceable and operates as required.
No matter where the parts come from, the A&P is responsibe for ensuring the part is effective, serviceable and operates as required.
No matter where the parts come from, the A&P is responsibe for ensuring the part is effective, serviceable and operates as required.
As much as I agree, you know how much everybody loves to hold the last person to touch something accountable for anything that happens to it, relevant or not.You bought it, had it shipped to me, It was inspected, and installed properly. It has warranty problems later, you deal with.
As much as I agree, you know how much everybody loves to hold the last person to touch something accountable for anything that happens to it, relevant or not.
Are you saying you never have upset owners try to blame you for things you're not responsible for? I figured aviation would be as bad as (or worse than) the rest of the world lolVery very seldom is any mechanic held responsible for material failure of new parts.
Except maybe avionic equipment. Then usually its Screwed on the install, and never hurts anyone.
Are you saying you never have upset owners try to blame you for things you're not responsible for? I figured aviation would be as bad as (or worse than) the rest of the world lol
No matter where the parts come from, the A&P is responsibe for ensuring the part is effective, serviceable and operates as required.
And why would anyone assume other wise?
Many new parts never work directly out of the box.
When you buy the part, and ship it to me, I don't have the purchase slips for returning it? I can't have the return charges back to my card, even if tried. You deal with it.
I remember reading a story some time ago (few years) where an A&P didn't do his "due diligence" on a part he installed, that the owner gave him to install on his aircraft. He stated something like; the owner/operator has responsibility for the airworthiness of his aircraft and he provided the part...
And, once again..... My usual comment...
I REALLY love experimentals and holding the repairmens certificate for my toy..
Nothing wrong with having it all on you. Just remember, when you are flying, fly the plane. Too many have died, troubleshooting, when they should have been flying. And, the vast majority of fatal aircraft accidents are pilot error. Something like; almost 50%, to almost 5% for maintenance errors.
Explain? Why would a new part come broken? I can understand that the mating edge of the new and worn parts have too much tolerance, but that wouldn't be the fault of the new part, it would be a need to replace more parts that have worn beyond serviceability.And why would anyone assume other wise?
Many new parts never work directly out of the box.
When you buy the part, and ship it to me, I don't have the purchase slips for returning it? I can't have the return charges back to my card, even if tried. You deal with it.
Many new parts never work directly out of the box.
Explain? Why would a new part come broken? I can understand that the mating edge of the new and worn parts have too much tolerance, but that wouldn't be the fault of the new part, it would be a need to replace more parts that have worn beyond serviceability.
owner has a 12 volt system, they ordered a new alternator, got a 24 volt unit.
How would I deal with that?
owner has a 12 volt system, they ordered a new alternator, got a 24 volt unit.
How would I deal with that?
That's an ordering problem, not a "part no worky worky" problem.
owner has a 12 volt system, they ordered a new alternator, got a 24 volt unit.
How would I deal with that?
This may make a case for the mechanic ordering the parts, to ensure the correct item was ordered.
Did the customer order the correct alternator, or was the wrong one shipped?
go ahead and install it.....
Glenn....my comments and the ones that follow are pure sarcasm.
there is no way to use a 24V alternator in a 12v system....it would fry the elec system.
Oh....which one?You can use half of it, just hook up 1 of the 2 wires.
Oh....which one?
Just another good reason to go the experimental route....