On Mon, 14 Jun 2004 16:49:49 -0700, "Peter Duniho"
wrote in Message-Id:
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I just heard from my mechanic. He wasn't able to make it over to the
airplane today, but says he should be able to get to it tomorrow morning.
He's going to inspect the airframe and engine, do some full-power run-ups to
see if he can reproduce the sound on the ground.

I would suggest that you attend his inspection, and take a mechanic's
stethoscope with you. That way you'll know what he did and did not
check, and can delve a little deeper into the issue. Someone with a
personal interest and a keen sense of concern can often suggest
relevant procedures beyond those of an average A&P. At least you'll
be able to watch the gages while he runs it up.

I have had experienced mechanics completely overlook subtle nuances of
anomalous behavior that only the owner, who regularly experiences the
machine in its nominal state, can readily discern.


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Irrational beliefs ultimately lead to irrational acts.
-- Larry Dighera,