Recent content by James W.

ifferance.No it means I have an Inspection Authorization endorsemnet that can be taken away by the FAA along with my A&P if I knowingly or inadvertantly sign off an aircraft that is unsafe.

Very true and well written. As an IA when I signe off an annual I am stating the aircraft conforms to a) manufactures recomendations 2) has not been modified or altered to an unsafe condition and that all parts and equipment conform to some type of FAA approved standard. This is actually the...

As an IA I would have had no problem with 3m graphics in lettering, wrap, or strips. So not sure of the confusion on an STC but Im sure theres someone on here that would love to argue for the sake of argument. STC or a supplemental Type certificate is a letter authorizing a product for use on an...

I make my entries NA By S/N and P/N then list what is installed. Saves me time in the future and eliminates headaches for mechanics coming behind me.

As an A&P IA I can help. An AD compliance log must be kept with each aircraft. To answer the question about the NA block. Each AD must be recorded in the aircraft log book by date and time and a brief exploration as to why it's A. NA B. a one time inspection and what was found or C. If it's a...

Also a copy of the all 337 are required to be put in aircraft records. One to owner one to the FAA office in Oklahoma.. any repair to structure or alteration is considered major repair and require 337. Hard landings that have no structural damage and only component replacement in conformity to...

A&P IA here as well. For me its wages. I sign logbooks and my work has to be done correctly the first time everytime. With that I would have less licensing requirements, liability, and probley make more money in IT, Automotive, and deseil mechanics given the pay at small mom and pop shops and...