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    0-320 Carburetor rebuilds

    Anyone that believes Kelly produces a quality product knows nothing about aircraft. I had three of their alternators, none of which lasted more than 50 hours and was forced out of necessity to buy a rebuilt Bendix mag from them. The P lead fitting was loose in it’s hole. I had to remove the one...
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    First annual with my new plane - what would the FAA say?

    You pay extra for the maintenance, the 100 hour says it should be done not that the inspector has to do it,
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    Replacing Wing Fuel Drains

    Torch and a fuel tank. How much insurance you have upon that plane, no matter they probably have a idiot exemption. When they weld them they take great precautions to remove all flamable conditions,
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    Report for repairs to FAA

    If I do a major repair I describe the damage, describe the repair and spell out the approved supporting documentation used in formulating the repair. If it's not in the log book walk away.
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    Aircraft Maintenance Logbook Stickers?

    Avery, been around forever, and works.
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    Corrosion.

    You want to see corrosion pull out a glley or lav in a airliner, it a wonder what was holding them in place. The limit oncorrision is 10% loss of thickness. I've also changed many belly skins on Boeings because in flight they're a little nose up in cruise. Everything ends up back there. End up...
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    For Sale Project wanted

    Call Vans they'll be happy to sell you one.
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    For Sale PMA4000

    PSEngineering PMA4000, tso version, excellent condition, $400 firm. No it's not prewired, it uses d sub terminals plugs but not pins are included. Contact fyitaf@gmail.com for photos and details.
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    182P seat rail replacement

    It's up to the guy signing it off, unless you're a A&P this is not a job for the unqualified. If I was signing it off and installing it it would be my way or find another mechanic. Actually I'd install it either ay but the cost would be adjusted accordanly.
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    182P seat rail replacement

    W What? There are several types of screws that are significantly stronger than a AD rivet.
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    Frozen throttle cable

    What? You push them in, you don't have to spin them.
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    Frozen throttle cable

    I wouldn't be taking maintenance advise from a CFI, I know one guy that flys his piper full rich all the time because a CFI told him to do it. He wonders why he always has fouled plugs.
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    64’ 172E ailerons tension

    I would find a mechanic that works on airplanes in a legal manner, ie. having the reference material that is required.
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    Proactive battery replacement?

    I would change it just because it's a Gill. You're lucky it lasted this long.
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    A&P/IA shortage

    Why? Because airports require you to have insurance, in my case the absolutely lowest quote I could get is $6000 a year. There is no desire for me to work on airplanes and have to do at least 7 annuals to just pay for the insurance. Than and I have no desire to deal with cheap airplane owners...
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    First annual with my new plane - what would the FAA say?

    A inspection is just that. Maintenance is not part of a inspection. If you get a cheap annual where the IA throws the book at you from his car as he drives past this is what you get. Maybe that's why this guy is so popular. And yes, I would consider a wire interfering or even touching a flight...
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    182P seat rail replacement

    Who is signing off the installation? I would think it's their decision to make.
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    uAvionics SkyBeacon functional?

    You can run another wire, you do realize that don't you? Jeez.
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    uAvionics SkyBeacon functional?

    Since the skybeacon piggy backs on a existing transponder what does the power output have to do with it?
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    Non-TSO for Certified Aircraft

    You are correct, as a mechanic or inspector the paperwork will save you, if you wish to remain employed. Plenty of times when working on a airplane I've had a fed interrupt me while I was working on a airliner wanting to see my supporting documentation. It had better be near by and with a recent...
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