Yes. Prick your finger and sign it in blood.
There are space grade zip ties. In fact there are thousands of them on large GEO satellites holding harnesses in. When I was in that biz we’d have huge bags of them when we built them up, and not cheapo ones from Home Depot, but NASA certified (allegedly) space ones that don’t outgas in a vacuum.
Only if it involves a visit with a medical professional.*
A recent un-scientific youtube review of zip ties had Harbor Freight zip ties as third strongest out of 7 brands and not far from the very top in terms of absolute strength. Rated at 46 pounds and tested at 133 pounds. And they were by far the cheapest. Just FYI.
And you can get them in black to match the rudder pedals.
Curious. Is this based on a personal take or do you know of other guidance on this?
I don't know about the band-aid, but it sure sounds like filling out form 8500-8 is going to take a while.
You need a better A&P.
Have had to get several engine mounts repaired after that.
That's particularly funny coming from you.
It isn't funny when your engine mount fails because a zip tie cut the mount.
Maybe. But there has to be a reason why no one has tried to push this all the way to the top over the years. Considering some of the "challenges" I've seen in the past against other regulations, you would think someone would push this button along the lines of an "owner-maintained" topic. If not bound by the Appx A (c) list, the Part 1 prevent mx definition leaves a lot of gray area open to discussion.
Yep. most don't ask the correct question, then they are POed when they don't like the answer.
Why not? Have inquired many times over the years at various FAA levels on various topics with no ill effects? Did I get the answer I wanted? Not always but afterwards I knew exactly where I stood, or where my customer stood, which is more important in my book. But regardless if the LOI gives a reasonable answer or not, it won't do you much good until you or your attorney present it at the Administrative review level, considering the current regulation and Advisory Circular limit prevent mx to those items in Appdx A(c). As mentioned above, an ASI usually isnt interested in any LOIs at his grade level. But to each their own.
wow, every Piper I've ever flown was like this, I actually just assumed it was how it came from the factory.. not the prettiest but it's simple and gets the job done, keep it smart and simple, right?And... I was wrong. No FAA approved zip ties... Mil spec yes... FAA approvals. None.
But... then, Is this repair "legal?"
I think you posted some panel pics a while ago, or someone else did? Either way one look at that panel and they'll know it's very well maintained (zip ties on rudder pedals not withholding)
Tim,
