Mutts:

- You do not have to be an A&P to change bulbs. See FAR 43.3(g) and FAR 43
Appendix A.
- Renting: tell the FBO to change it, it's their job (i.e. your rental price
includes "maintenance"). If you're away from home and you need the light to
be legal, most FBOs will let you have the work done if you call and consult
with them first. In any case, they will most certainly require that an A&P
do the work.
- Flying Club: every club is different but most have a specific maintenance
policy spelled out in their charter.
- Is it difficult? Not really, but with older planes you're more likely to
find rusted out/stripped screws, etc. This is why you should make the FBO
or some other "pro" do it as they'll have the tools on hand. Otherwise, add
a drill and some spare screws to your flight bag. If you're flying
something less than ten years old then disregard.

cheers,
mark

"Mutts" wrote in message
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Any rental pilot/flying club types out there carrying spare postion
light bulbs with them? Do you have to be an A&P to change them? Do
owners frown on replacing bulbs without being informed first?
How hard is it to change them on Archers and 172s?
Its getting old finding the lights burned out during preflight and
everything is closed.