What would the log entry be?

[mhorowit]

I'm taking apart a Tcraft with the understanding there will be some
rust apparent. My plan is to have the fuselage cleaned, repaired and
primed by my regular IA, with me doing the same to smaller parts i.e.
rudder, stabilizers, ailerons. My regular IA is an hour away; the local
EAA chapter has IAs more convenient.

I know an IA has to make an "OK to cover" entry in the log, but how
does one get the smaller parts signed off as they are cleaned up and
ready for covering?

One approach would be to bring EVERYTHING to my IA all at once; Another
would be to bring in pieces at a time.

How can a IA issue an "OK to cover" unless he sees the complete
a/c? - Mike

[Gig 601XL Builder]

"mhorowit" > wrote in message
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>
> I'm taking apart a Tcraft with the understanding there will be some
> rust apparent. My plan is to have the fuselage cleaned, repaired and
> primed by my regular IA, with me doing the same to smaller parts i.e.
> rudder, stabilizers, ailerons. My regular IA is an hour away; the local
> EAA chapter has IAs more convenient.
>
> I know an IA has to make an "OK to cover" entry in the log, but how
> does one get the smaller parts signed off as they are cleaned up and
> ready for covering?
>
> One approach would be to bring EVERYTHING to my IA all at once; Another
> would be to bring in pieces at a time.
>
> How can a IA issue an "OK to cover" unless he sees the complete
> a/c? - Mike
>

I don't think he can. Why not have the IA do his thing on the big stuff and
when you have completed the little stuff take it all to him and have him do
the "OK to cover" sign off all at once? Since he did the work on the big
parts all he will check is the small parts.

[Stealth Pilot]

On 23 May 2006 07:21:12 -0700, "mhorowit" > wrote:

>
>I'm taking apart a Tcraft with the understanding there will be some
>rust apparent. My plan is to have the fuselage cleaned, repaired and
>primed by my regular IA, with me doing the same to smaller parts i.e.
>rudder, stabilizers, ailerons. My regular IA is an hour away; the local
>EAA chapter has IAs more convenient.
>
>I know an IA has to make an "OK to cover" entry in the log, but how
>does one get the smaller parts signed off as they are cleaned up and
>ready for covering?
>
>One approach would be to bring EVERYTHING to my IA all at once; Another
>would be to bring in pieces at a time.
>
>How can a IA issue an "OK to cover" unless he sees the complete
>a/c? - Mike

this is utterly stupid.
you are capable of doing a competent job without being checked or
signed off.
why on earth dont you and the EAA campaign for an owner maintenance
category within Experimental?

Stealth pilot

[mhorowit]

OP is talking about a certified a/c - OP

[Stealth Pilot]

On 24 May 2006 10:43:56 -0700, "mhorowit" > wrote:

>OP is talking about a certified a/c - OP

and so was I.

certification doesnt reduce his competence.
Stealth Pilot

[Ernest Christley]

Stealth Pilot wrote:
> On 24 May 2006 10:43:56 -0700, "mhorowit" > wrote:
>
>
>>OP is talking about a certified a/c - OP
>
>
> and so was I.
>
> certification doesnt reduce his competence.
> Stealth Pilot

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