Cherokee 140b wing removal.

On 6/24/2010 10:46 AM, Bruce wrote:
Hello All,
I have a 1969 Cherokee 140b that is going thru the annual inspection
with a
new A&P this year. The airplane suffered damage the left wing when it
hit a
deer on takeoff in 1972. It was repaired and has flown ever since. The
problem
is the new A&P insists that the wings must be removed and inspected by
him or he
won't sign off on the inspection. He plans on charging me at least
$1500 per
wing. He says it will take about 32 hours per wing for labor. I think
he is
just running up the bill. Is this necessary at all? Should take that
long to
inspect? I'd appreciate any wisdom you guys might share. Thanks


Did you inquire about costs before the Annual?
If the A&P gave you a cost excluding unexpected findings, then you still
have the option of asking for the standard annual to be completed at the
agreed price, and having another A&P execute the extra work.
It is reasonable for an A&P to not want to sign off an annual if he does
not like what he sees.
It is your option (ALWAYS) to choose who executes work on your aircraft.
It can be awkward if there is only one A&P with AI on a given field,
so that can feel like being held to ransom, no doubt.
You caqn probably find someone to travel in to inspect, at a pinch.

Good luck!

Brian W