Nose Strut O-Ring Was Bad...

On 9 Feb 2007 19:36:01 -0800, "Jay Honeck" wrote:

And if you hadn't helped him, it might have taken, what? a half-hour?
:-))

Probably.

Actually, as I've gotten more experience (I'm into my 9th year of
aircraft ownership now -- dang, how did THAT happen?) I've grown more
competent at helping my A&P.

Mostly that means I now know when to stay the hell out of his way...

;-)

I suppose it's a matter of interest and skills in doing that sort of thing.
I've had my airplane since 1976 and try to stay close when it's being
worked on. So I've seen a lot and retained some. But I've not been
interested in picking up tools.

I've changed a tire tube once; and I've also replaced a landing light. I
won't do either again unless the necessity presents itself as it did those
times.



--ron

So I've seen a lot and retained some. But I've not been
interested in picking up tools.

I like getting dirty, and playing with tools. In my regular life, I
don't get much of a chance (well, other than remodeling the hotel --
but that's a different kind of tools!) to play with cars or
motorcycles anymore, so when I get a chance to do an owner-assisted
annual, I jump at it.

I've learned a LOT along the way. After doing it nine years in a row,
I pretty much know the inspection by heart. It sure makes things
easier.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

motorcycles anymore, so when I get a chance to do an owner-assisted
annual, I jump at it.



I LOVE owner assisted annuals. I just finished one on an Ercoupe. The owner
was crying about how hard it was to get the floor boards out, and how much
his back hurt him.

I simply reminded him that it was "an OWNER assisted annual" and continued
on with my compression check.

Cheers:

Paul
N1431A
(A&P IA)

"Tri-Pacer" wrote in message
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motorcycles anymore, so when I get a chance to do an owner-assisted
annual, I jump at it.



I LOVE owner assisted annuals. I just finished one on an Ercoupe. The
owner was crying about how hard it was to get the floor boards out, and
how much his back hurt him.

I simply reminded him that it was "an OWNER assisted annual" and continued
on with my compression check.

Cheers:

Paul
N1431A
(A&P IA)


And if I was him or the one paying you I would have told you to take a long
walk with that answer!!!!