On 2005-07-22 10:12:05 -0400, said:

Question: Why did my A&P send the engine out? I understand it might
have been a workload problem, but arn't A&Ps allowed to inspect an
engine after a propstrike?

As (until recently) one of the owners of an FAR 145 Repair Station, I
can tell you that while you may be certified to work on engines it
isn't always a good idea. Just to tear down and reassemble an engine
properly requires both tools and perishable skills that not every A&P
may have on hand.

An engine shop can probably dismantle, inspect, and reassemble that
engine, faster and with more confidence than your own mechanic, even if
your guy has the tools and the confidence. It may actually cost you
less for your mechanic to send it out, which doesn't seem to be an
option you've considered.

One of my many lessons learned is that customers who are trying to
maintain their aircraft on a shoestring need to be kept far away from
your shop.

cheers

-=K=-

Rule #1: Don't hit anything big.