unicate wrote:
ssk how the FBO treats Service Bulletins; some feel if it isn't "required",
they don't have to do it. True in the legal sense, but would you rent
from an FBO with that mentality *if you knew about it*?

Emily:
SB's really aren't a good indicator of quality of maintenance. Some of
them are "mandatory" and yes, it's good to do them, but some are
"optional" and really don't do anything for you except send money back
to the manufacturer.

I know how Service Bulletins work. I never said they were an indicator
of anything. I was talking about the attitude that if it isn't required,
you don't have to "bother" with it.

On the other hand, an owner can be as legal and meticulous about their
airplane MX as humanly possible

Emily:
Most aren't.

I know many of the other airplane owners at my home airport and at other
airports in this area. Yes, there are some exceptions, but *most are* at
the hangar several times/week, fly often, and certainly *are* as legal
and meticulous as possible. I'm sorry if people you know aren't, but
statements like "most aren't" is simply one opinion.