Roger Long wrote:
If you really want to know, you can go to faa.gov where they have a search
engine that will turn up all the AD's. You'll need to know the aircraft
model and serial number. It's worth learning the system, once you know
how
to do it, you can research an aircraft and engine in less than an hour and
make a list of what applies. Then check that list against the FBO's.
Sometimes there are AD's nested within components, for example, a part in
a
magneto, so it takes some digging.

Like I said, that'll take days when it includes potential missing 337 forms,
damage history, W&B measurements and calculations incorrect... I've heard
numerous stories where someone decides to really look at things and finds
that the aircraft has not been airworthy for *years* - including on
instruction flights. As a buyer, would you simply buy a plane by looking at
the last inspection? I hope not. What about an AD that comes out the day
before your flight that grounds the fleet until that AD was complied with?
What, if after you've done all your excellent research, the aircraft has an
issue (not starting, not enough gas, late getting back, etc etc) and you
need to take another plane, perhaps a different make and model even?

It's physically impossible for a renter pilot for ensure that the rented
aircraft is airworthy on a continual basis - IMHO of course. Feel free to
disagree.

Hilton