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And don't forget the Porche and Toyota engines that made it through FAA certification. Toyota even built a TC eligible airplane around their engine and the Porche flew in Mooneys. Yet those projects all dropped due to no demand or market. However, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, and others have...

Everything as listed in Part 43 Appx A(c) and further defined as preventive maintenance in Part 1. However, there are limits such as items requiring removal/disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, altering the basic interior layout, etc. This is also provided you are a certified...

So to clarify... the Cessna data plate is still installed inside the cabin and the Continental data plate is still installed on the engine? And the shop sent you two "data plates" that were previously installed on the exterior usually near the tail on the pilots side which were removed during...

Surprised they don't offer an uncertified version to get it in the real world to get some ops data and make some money. They could also use the data from the experimental world toward their certified version.

One thing to keep in mind what can be a simple replacement south of the border may not equate to the same on your side. Perhaps PM Dan T or talk to your AME on how you can replace those lights. But to get you going here are some answers. 1) Whether it’s a PMA or not it would still be a minor...

The context of my post. You have the experience and skill the OP appears not to have. The costs you present are what I implied in my post if the OP were to follow your example vs simply cutting costs. Definitely doable at your price point and even lower with the right approach and knowledge.

So your IPCs don’t list the hardware numbers? I checked a few online SLSA part manuals and they listed hardware P/Ns. So maybe I’m not following what the issue is? As to the 5-year requirements… you may want to check into that a bit deeper. As I recall there was a lot of mis-communications on...

FWIW: years ago I would loan out my engine tools to local E/AB guys who would repair/OH their own Lycomings and Continentals. The engine is not that complex and if you have the knack for it, it shouldn't be difficult for you. Where things have changed is parts availability. Back when airboats...

Unfortunately, there is no one answer as there are a number of variables that influence the numbers. For example, geographic location and even what is your definition of "restoration" vs refurbishment can cause huge swings in costs. From a maintenance standpoint, what I would recommend to...

Interesting. The LSA parts manuals didn't show the hardware P/Ns? While I have limited experience with LSAs, the ones I did work on had both maintenance and parts manuals. Regardless, even though metric aviation hardware may be difficult to track down its available and I never had any issues...

FYI: If you've made the decision to sell it, you may be better served to find an experienced A&P to help you review the aircraft for potential issues that may affect the sale. Not a pre-buy but someone who can direct you to the points you should know about as a seller.

The DIY versions I was referencing do not compare the wrench to another measuring device for the same reason. Look for the ones that secure the wrench drive in a vise and hang a known weight off the handle then use a little math to see how accurate they are. Depending on which limits you use...

If you don't need a certificate of calibration you can check the wrench accuracy via several DIY methods. I believe youtube has a few videos. If need a certificate then either send/take it to the OEM or a shop that can issue one. Snap-on used to have calibration blocks on their trucks. Depends...

Micrometer style.

In my experience, it would depend on what you were frequently torquing and at what value. I wore out two 1/4" inch-pound torque wrenches yet still have my original 3/8" tq wrench. Throw in some torque requirements can only be performed by a dial-type tq wrench then you need to take that into...

If you cannot meet the US citizenship requirements for ownership of a N reg aircraft you'll need to go through an Ownership Trust. There are a number of them, each with their own process. There are also a number of FAA guidance references available on this, but each Ownership Trust is a private...

FWIW: the prevailing guidance has you use both the Part 1 definition of prevent mx and the list of “categories” in Part 43 Appx A(c). Even the infamous Coleal LOI notes this. You’ll find this same interaction is used for other maintenance related regulatory lists. For example, in 43 Appx...

Ha. Back when primary-non-commercial was the rage just before I retired, there were more than a "few" E/AB guys that were chomping at the bit to get a 172 or F33 under P-NC and conquer the world. Me and another mechanic thought we had our dream retirement gig to assist them. Then it went bust...

For the simple reason their new pilots certificate grants them "approval for return to service" authority for the work they perform. A student ticket does not. So its really not about who is more qualified or not. Even a new mechanic fresh out of school is a bit short on "qualifications" but his...

What model aircraft? Do you know if the skins are magnesium alloy?