In the central Texas area, in my capacity as an IA, I have been asked by the FAA SATFSDO to go look at planes involved in accidents with no serious injury or loss of life.. (Guess the FAA is trying to save money, San Antonio is over 100 miles from here)) I only concerned myself with contributing causes, they didn't even send logs. (One was a Cessna 152 that landed in a tree short of the runway. residual fuel only in the tanks, none in the carb or gascolator.) Bill .
To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:22:54 +0000 Subject: Re: FW: [ercoupe-tech] External power connector There is another scenario Ed. When there is any sort of mishap, maybe as simple as running over a runway light. My brother is one of the feds that show up and decide about things. ANY item such as that showing up changes it from a butt chewing to serious action against the pilot. I don't sweat ramp checks and such, but the check after a small incident can have some serious consequences, even if the discrepancy had absolutely nothing to do with the incident.. --- In [email protected], ebengui...@... wrote: > > Rick, > I have NO 337 -- But, I do have a log book entry by a certified A & E. > Unreal Scenario: > The Feds decide to walk to my plane because they have nothing better to do. > > "Oh let's call up the owner and find out about this little plug?" > "O.K. I happen to have his cell phone number in my new wallet size 4 X 6" > computer." > Now that's a crock! > BUT assume (and you all know what that means) > I'm asked by the Feds, and never will be asked, > "That's the way the factory delivered the aircraft to the customer." > OR - "That's the way it was when I purchased it." "Thank you, Just > curious." > This is called, Bull shit! > But why would the Feds even be concerned unless you called them up and > told them. Hmmmmmmmmm! > Are you nuts-or or do enjoy making unnecessary waves. > Remember even a wrong nut, washer or screw is a no no without a legal entry > of some sort. > The only time any of this will really be questioned > is if you and your passenger are found dead after a crash. > So then you have no worries anyway. > Prof. Ed > P.S. Be smart - do it according to the Reg. >
