Recent content by DMartin

San Antonio, TX

Sounds like everyone is in agreement that this is NOT something that would be allowed under 43.3 as Preventive Maintenance. That confirms my initial suspicion. It's probably smart to assume that other similar adjustments like idle speed, idle mixture, fuel flow, etc. would also be disallowed...

I am certainly not ignorant to there potentially being more issues than just a governor adjustment, but it seems a likely place to start given the recent work to the airplane. Whether that be myself or an A&P the result will at least initially end up the same. Thank you for your input Nope. I...

Exactly right. Yes the other is 2700, yes the airplane turns that direction (though the previous pilot set the rudder trim to accommodate), yes the fuel flow is lower on that side. I'm fully aware of old airplane tachometers and the limits for setting propeller RPM's. On top of this the engine...

The aircraft in question is a turbocharged light piston twin which after a propeller governor replacement is 200 RPM short of what is expected at full takeoff power. Obviously the A&P who installed the governor did not properly adjust it or check his work, but for reasons beyond my control the...

Yes that's correct, thank you. I just got off the phone with my AME who explained that the 60 day timeline is not very critical, as long as it is done before the 1st class medical expiration date and submitted along with a new medical application. Though I will still still send a copy to CAMI on...

Just to clear things up a bit since I have posted a few of the important parts at different times, I'll post the entire issuing portion of the letter here: "I have determined, however, that you may be granted Authorization for special issuance of the enclosed updated first-class airman medical...

Normally you would be correct but they have included a stipulation stating "Not valid for any class after (Expiration date)"

Yes. The SODA document states "This certifies that the attached is your official FAA Statement of Demonstrated Ability. This certificate must be in your possession at all times while exercising your pilot privileges." This is printed just below the portion to be cut out and kept on your person...

I'm a little confused...it seems I have both. The letter that I have been quoting from is titled "AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL ISSUANCE OF A MEDICAL CERTIFICATION" which is set to expire in 2026. However, in that same envelope came my 1st class medical AND my SODA. After re-reading, it seems that...

I think you're right. I believe I just misread the paperwork. It says on the authorization letter "Consideration for new authorization will be contingent upon the following:" and then lists my quote from the original post. So I assume that's only required for a new authorization every 5 years

So this past year I was granted a SODA after an issue arose with my visual fields. It's now been nearly 1 year and I would like to renew my 1st class medical. Going over the paperwork I have it says that in addition to the normal exam I will need to "At least 60 days prior to the expiration of...

Just thought I would give an update for anyone interested in current processing types for the OKC office. I did not wait for the request for more information to come from OKC but instead proactively sent in a packet overnight on Jan 23rd. So the office would have received it Jan 24th and I have...

It took longer than I was hoping but I was able to get all the required documentation filled out and sent to the FAA today. One thing I noticed is that when I log into MedExpress, it allows me to fill out a new 8500-8 and no longer says I have a pending application. Does this mean they...

'' I understand why you may suspect this but the condition was reported on my 2nd class application without a doubt. The doc and I discussed it for a moment during the standard eye test. Looking back on it this AME must have been unfamiliar with the regs, pulling the equipment out for each test...