On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 09:14:06 -0400, Rich wrote:

There should be a CLEAR distinction
between the required ANNUAL INSPECTION, the repairs necessary to allow
the aircraft to pass that inspection, and the routine maintenance (such
as greasing wheel bearings) often performed at this inspection.


Oh so true. The problem I've found is very few people will do an
Inspection. I've talked to a bunch of shops / people, and they either
want to do the whole thing, or nothing at all. I even tell them an
A&P will sign the 100 hour before I bring them the plane!

It's very frustrating.

z