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Yes, here we go again,, What would you do if your A&P-IA quit in the middle of an annual being done in your Hangar.

The IA simply won't complete the inspection.

any of a multitude of reasons it ain't going to happen..

whats your recource ?
 
Yes, here we go again,, What would you do if your A&P-IA quit in the middle of an annual being done in your Hangar.

The IA simply won't complete the inspection.

any of a multitude of reasons it ain't going to happen..

whats your recource ?

Tom:
Too many variables for a specific answer.

Regulatory-wise, the owner will need to get another IA and start over. The only reference I know of would the annual requirement in 91.

Business-wise, even if the owner has damages like loss of income or something similar, it's doubtful any attorney would take the case for damages less than $50K and that figure is a stretch.

On a side note, I can honestly say I've missed these types of questions over the past 3 years...
 
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Yes, lots of variables.

If the aircraft is in pieces and they just walk out then the fact that they're an IA is irrelevant. You're going to have to find a mechanic to put the aircraft back together again, preferably another IA so the condition inspection can be signed off. That is going to run a substantial amount more than a regular annual and may even "total" the airplane. The original guy is responsible for that difference.

I think they are in dangerous legal waters, not to mention very dangerous reputation waters.
 
2 of our local A&P-IAs died last year. their projects are rotting in the owners hangar because no mechanics will pick up the pieces.

some times this happens at no ones fault.
 
This has actually happened to me. I hired another IA to perform the annual inspection. No other choice if I wanted to fly it again.
 
Hire another IA?

But you could also just hire a AP if it's a bigger project and just bring the IA in for the inspection and ink part.
 
2 of our local A&P-IAs died last year. their projects are rotting in the owners hangar because no mechanics will pick up the pieces.

some times this happens at no ones fault.

Different situation. I am sure the two A&P-IAs did not plan on dying and leaving unfinished work. I am pretty sure they cannot be held responsible....
 
2 of our local A&P-IAs died last year. their projects are rotting in the owners hangar because no mechanics will pick up the pieces.

some times this happens at no ones fault.
Unclear.

What do you mean by "project"?

Only recourse is find another guy... Why would one not "pick up the pieces"?
 
Different situation. I am sure the two A&P-IAs did not plan on dying and leaving unfinished work. I am pretty sure they cannot be held responsible....
Exactly, unless they're employed by a shop run by someone else, and even then there's only an implied contract. Call Judge Judy.
 
Tom:
Too many variables for a specific answer.

Regulatory-wise, the owner will need to get another IA and start over. The only reference I know of would the annual requirement in 91.

Business-wise, even if the owner has damages like loss of income or something similar, it's doubtful any attorney would take the case for damages less than $50K and that figure is a stretch.

On a side note, I can honestly say I've missed these types of questions over the past 3 years...

I think you are in the minority.
 
A) see if you can't hire another IA to perform the inspection. Might be more expensive, but beats the alternative. If (A) doesn't work...

B) put together what you can/are allowed. Hire a mechanic to put the rest back together. Fly the airplane to where it can get an annual inspection. If neither (A) nor (B) work...

C) see if you can't get a mechanic to issue a ferry permit for your now put back together airplane. Fly the airplane to where it can get an annual inspection.

To be honest, doesn't seem that hard to me. When I couldn't get a mechanic to work on my airplane I hired one from another airport.
 
A) see if you can't hire another IA to perform the inspection. Might be more expensive, but beats the alternative. If (A) doesn't work...

B) put together what you can/are allowed. Hire a mechanic to put the rest back together. Fly the airplane to where it can get an annual inspection. If neither (A) nor (B) work...

C) see if you can't get a mechanic to issue a ferry permit for your now put back together airplane. Fly the airplane to where it can get an annual inspection.

To be honest, doesn't seem that hard to me. When I couldn't get a mechanic to work on my airplane I hired one from another airport.

D) Put the planes up for sale at too high of a price, then take them out for a flight and land gear up.......:rolleyes2::lol::lol:
 
The only problem I can see is if the hangar is in probate and access is the problem.
 
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