On 22 Jul 2005 07:12:05 -0700, wrote:

Folks - I had another propstrike on my engine.

Last time, my A&P sent it to an engine shop rather than doing the work
himself.

Experience has show that even if all the shop does is open and inspect,
it will cost me $3500. I need to try and get that cost down.

Of course, all this will have to be worked out with the shop.

Question: Why did my A&P send the engine out? I understand it might
have been a workload problem, but arn't A&Ps allowed to inspect an
engine after a propstrike?

Question: How much work is a shop or mechanic likely to allow me to do
under his indirect supervision? Can I do something in front of him,
drag the engine home until I reach another milestone then perform that
in front of him?

Regards, Mike

you have a certified aeroplane, no? then it must be maintained and
certified by licenced personel.
dont confuse the freedoms of experimental aircraft ownership with the
legal responsibilities that come with certified aircraft.

as to the cost, a shonky job could cost you your life. paying for a
skilled person to fix the problem could end up being the cheapest
option.
(of course the cheapest option is to not keep on dinging the prop :-)
) if you were to do the job yourself do you know what needs to be
done?

the definitive answers to your questions above can only come from the
guy who will sign out the work, go and have a talk with him and
discuss your difficulty.

Stealth Pilot