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Guys, Obviously I'm missing something here. As I read it, the AD allowed removal of the wings and the use of a mirror and flashlight. $100 extra labor max for reinstalling the wings. Taking them off I can do myself. Is that not so? So why spend $1,500--$3,000? Ed Burkhead http://edburkhead.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Jack Lewis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:48 AM To: Coupes; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Borescopes on the web ----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Lynn: The one I have meets the FAA requirement, almost. It has magnification of 20X Has it's own light source But does NOT "Artiliticate" Cost was a little over $2,000 and to add the Artilitication of 90 degrees it only cost $1,000 more. (This is required under the AD). But I do have a neat TV camera that I can give you a cute Video of the little mice as they run back and forward inside the wing. I don't think you will find one for under a $1000 and it really looks like $1,500 will be the best price, but to meet all the requirements it could easily cost $3,000. Someone may stumble upon on a deal but my research hasn't found it. Jack > I already have one of those $299 inspection tools. Unfortunately, > it will not meet the requirements of the AD. The AD specifically requires a > 150 watt light source, rotation of the scope's tip of at least 40 degrees, > and magnification of approximately 10X at 5 mm. This is why I commented on > the proposed AD before it was issued. I do not believe scopes meeting those > requirements are readily available for less than $500, as stated in the > proposed AD. > If you are going to sign your name that you inspected the Coupe with a > scope, I recommend that you have one that will meet the requirements. > (Personally, I could not understand why the FAA would require 10X > magnification when you could alternatively cut holes and inspect with the > naked eye) > Lynn Nelsen ========================================================================== == == To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/ ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers/
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