337 for interior plastic

So, I sent off for new interior plastic. The pieces are not PMA'd so
the dealer is telling me I need to do a 337. Reading part 43 I see
preventative maint says..

(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets,
wings tail^
M
group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings,
cowlings,^M
landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly
of any^M
primary structure or operating system is not required.^M


This makes me think I can replace my cabin vent covers myself. Does
that means I can also sign the 337? Do I need to pay an A&P a minimum 1
hour labor to sign the 337?


-Robert

The dealer is nuts. What part 43 is telling you, is that you do NOT need a
337, in fact the FSDO inspector will deny your 337 because it is not a major
repair or alteration. All you need to do is install it and make a log book
entry under your name and cert #.
Jim

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
So, I sent off for new interior plastic. The pieces are not PMA'd so
the dealer is telling me I need to do a 337. Reading part 43 I see
preventative maint says..

(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets,
wings tail^
M
group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings,
cowlings,^M
landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly
of any^M
primary structure or operating system is not required.^M


This makes me think I can replace my cabin vent covers myself. Does
that means I can also sign the 337? Do I need to pay an A&P a minimum 1
hour labor to sign the 337?


-Robert

Robert M. Gary wrote:
So, I sent off for new interior plastic. The pieces are not PMA'd so
the dealer is telling me I need to do a 337. Reading part 43 I see
preventative maint says..

Part 43 tells you that replacing these items is preventative maintenance, *not*
a major repair or alteration. No 337 is required.

George Patterson
If a tank is out of ammunition, what you have is a sixty ton portable
radio.

C'mon folks. This clown has been in these ngs for a month now railing on
these plastic parts. He is either trolling or paranoid.

In either case, let him deal with it himself or pay a thousand dollars to
one of my colleagues for a logbook signature.

(BTW, I'm available for the logbook signature if he is {;-) )


Jim

Of course when I posted the first time I was asking about needing a 337
because it is not PMA'd. This post was asking if a 337 was necessary if
I could sign it since the work itself seems to fall under preventative
maintenance.

Again, you are a troll or paranoid. Pick one and tell us which it is.

Jim




"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
Of course when I posted the first time I was asking about needing a 337
because it is not PMA'd. This post was asking if a 337 was necessary if
I could sign it since the work itself seems to fall under preventative
maintenance.

I know what I am, sounds like you need to pick.
I'm asking if there is a reasonable way to replace my vent covers with
full FAA approval. If you aren't interested in aviation, FAA
regulations or the maintenance of aircraft, I suggest you find another
newsgroup to read.Meanwhile, let the rest of us enjoy our aircraft and
do our best to keep the FAA happy.

-Robert

Robert M. Gary wrote:
Of course when I posted the first time I was asking about needing a 337
because it is not PMA'd. This post was asking if a 337 was necessary if
I could sign it since the work itself seems to fall under preventative
maintenance.

The need for a 337 and the fact that these lack a PMA (or other
authority) and hence may be unapproved parts are unrelated items.

Thanks Ron! 337's have always confused me. Its never been clear to me
when I need one, when they must be signed by the FAA etc.

Robert,

The only flag I see is the fact that it's not an approved part and could
be interpretted as not meeting the type certificate.

Now having said that, I've replaced/repaired/repainted interior plastic
parts on several planes I've owned and didn't even make a log entry.
Shame on me.

For the ones you're not replacing go buy some S.E.M. paint for
flexible surfaces. Works great. Available at auto body stores.

OW


"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
oups.com...
So, I sent off for new interior plastic. The pieces are not PMA'd so
the dealer is telling me I need to do a 337. Reading part 43 I see
preventative maint says..

(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets,
wings tail^
M
group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings,
cowlings,^M
landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly
of any^M
primary structure or operating system is not required.^M


This makes me think I can replace my cabin vent covers myself. Does
that means I can also sign the 337? Do I need to pay an A&P a minimum 1
hour labor to sign the 337?


-Robert