On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 03:31:01 GMT, Greg Esres
wrote:

I'm curious as to the legal status of the squawk sheets for airplanes
at flight schools or FBOs. There has been some discussion as to who
is "legal" to sign off on a return to service after a renter has
written a squawk. Some mechanics say instructors can do so.

My suspicion is that squawk sheets have no legal standing at all, and
any pilot can choose to fly a squawked airplane if he believes it
legal and safe to fly.

Anyone have information regarding this?


I agree with you. The only time I can see these bearing any
credibility would be as supporting evidence after an incident or
accident or if some sort of other action is taken against either the
pilot, flight school, or maintenance shop.

HTH.
z