Author: "Jon Baker" <jon@...> Time: Mon Feb 9, 2004 7:37 am PST Link
I'm surprised that so many people on this board don't know that any
Homebuilt owner can do his own maintenance, even if he isn't the
builder.
Here's what the EAA says about it:
"I am going to buy a used homebuilt, what work can I perform myself?
FAR Part 43 specifically states that the rules of that part do not
apply to experimental, amateur-built aircraft. Therefore, any work
(not just maintenance) on an experimental aircraft can be performed
virtually by anyone regardless of credentials. (This does not apply
to the condition inspection). Let common sense be your guide as to
what maintenance you conduct yourself."
If you're an EAA member, you can read it yourself at:
http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/selling/nonbuilder_maintenanc
e.html
Obviously, if you're not competent to maintain your plane, hire
someone else to do it. But my advice would be to become competent.
Jon.
--- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, rccpilot@c... wrote:
> The original builder is issued a "Repairman Certificate" by the DAR
if he deems you skilled and knowledgeable enough about your aircraft
to do the inspections. The original builder is the only one allowed
to do annual inspections and major repairs under this certificate,
not any subsequent buyers/owners of the aircraft. Also this
authority extends to that individual aircraft only, not all aircraft
of the same type (All RV6's for example).
> Future owners and buyers can have the original builder do the
inspections if he is willing or hire an A&P. Otherwise they are only
allowed to perform the same routine maintenance that is allowed of
any other pilot/owner.
>
> Check the regs and/or ask EAA or a DAR.
Author: "pepeborja925mb" <pepeborja925mb@...> Time: Mon Feb 9, 2004 9:29 am PST Link
<SNIP> Here's what the EAA says about it:
"I am going to buy a used homebuilt, what work can I perform myself?
FAR Part 43 specifically states that the rules of that part do not
apply to experimental, amateur-built aircraft. Therefore, any work
(not just maintenance) on an experimental aircraft can be performed
virtually by anyone regardless of credentials. (This does not apply
to the condition inspection). Let common sense be your guide as to
what maintenance you conduct yourself."<SNIP>
Alas, at least the EAA money-making machine advices thier membership
to exercise "common sense" when it comes to owner performed
maintenance. Somewhat ironic considering we fly airplanes put
together in a garage.
I'd still would consult with an aviation lawyer. Just because part
43 does not apply to a homebuilt it does not mean legal exposure is
also NIL. Once the "owner" starts twisting wrenches the exposure
moves from being a "consumer" of a product to that of an "unlicensed
mechanic" doing major maintenance, repairs, and modifications in
civil litigation.
We all know how convincing lawyers can be in front of a widow.
Jose.
Author: "Dave" <skatetrainer@...> Time: Mon Feb 9, 2004 12:50 pm PST Link
So here's an interesting question.
If my son and I build the plane together, is it possible to get
several names on the AWC and the inspection certificate? And how
would the 51% rule apply? I'm sure others have built these kits
together.
--- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, "pepeborja925mb"
<pepeborja925mb@y...> wrote:
> <SNIP> Here's what the EAA says about it:
> "I am going to buy a used homebuilt, what work can I perform
myself?
>
> FAR Part 43 specifically states that the rules of that part do not
> apply to experimental, amateur-built aircraft. Therefore, any work
> (not just maintenance) on an experimental aircraft can be
performed
> virtually by anyone regardless of credentials. (This does not
apply
> to the condition inspection). Let common sense be your guide as to
> what maintenance you conduct yourself."<SNIP>
>
snip>
> We all know how convincing lawyers can be in front of a widow.
>
> Jose.
Author: "Jon Baker" <jon@...> Time: Mon Feb 9, 2004 2:20 pm PST Link
The 51% rule just specifies that over half the plane must be built
by amateurs. It doesn't require that 51% be built by a single
specific amateur.
But even if it's a group project, only one person can listed as the
builder and be elgible for the Repairmans Certificate. The FAA
won't approve more than one Repairman's Certificate per airplane.
Jon
--- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, "Dave" <skatetrainer@c...> wrote:
> So here's an interesting question.
>
> If my son and I build the plane together, is it possible to get
> several names on the AWC and the inspection certificate? And how
> would the 51% rule apply? I'm sure others have built these kits
> together.
> --- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, "pepeborja925mb"
> <pepeborja925mb@y...> wrote:
> > <SNIP> Here's what the EAA says about it:
> > "I am going to buy a used homebuilt, what work can I perform
> myself?
> >
> > FAR Part 43 specifically states that the rules of that part do
not
> > apply to experimental, amateur-built aircraft. Therefore, any
work
> > (not just maintenance) on an experimental aircraft can be
> performed
> > virtually by anyone regardless of credentials. (This does not
> apply
> > to the condition inspection). Let common sense be your guide as
to
> > what maintenance you conduct yourself."<SNIP>
> >
> snip>
> > We all know how convincing lawyers can be in front of a widow.
> >
> > Jose.