wrote in message ...

A more productive thread would be, in a case of conflicting FSDO opinions,
how do you obtain the "One True Answer" that will stand up to scrutiny in a
worst case situation by all that may get involved, i.e. the FAA, the NTSB,
your insurance carrier, and Fred the mechanic?

The only way to cover your butt is to get a written opinion from the
FAA General Counsel. As I recall, it's not a quick and easy process,
but it can be done.

John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)