That it may be illegal and that it needs another log entry are two separate
issues. There's also nothing wrong with using a Mexican mechanic if he/she
is an FAA-certified A&P. You can download the airmen database from the
FAA.GOV website and check for certified mechanics living there (as well as
in any other country, they even separate the files for you, domestic and
foreign), or you can go to places like...
http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi$pass*81558983!_h-www.landings.com/_landings/pages/search/certs-ap.html
....and search for COUNTRY = MEXICO and off you go.
Also, if you do a little bit of research you'll find this interesting
document...
http://www.bajabushpilots.com/news-pop.php?NewsID=44
....which contains this interesting little tidbit of useful information:
"2) A&P mechanics working on US aircraft in Mexico
Requested by the BBP (Baja Bush Pilots) at the meeting, the DGAC (Dirección
General de Aeronáutica Civil), after consulting with their legal persons (at
the meeting) indicated that this requirement was not a rule or law and that
US A&P mechanics can work on US aircraft in Mexico without the presence of
or signing off by a Mexican A&P. This major change will make repairs much
simpler and less expensive for anyone who has a problem in Mexico. The DG
indicated that he will be sending a message to all ICAO airports addressing
this situation this week."
All of this is academically-speaking, of course. Don't take it personally,
I'm just trying to show the benefits of doing a bit of googledigging before
heading off in that nice Mooney of yours to a remote location in a foreign
country.
Juan
"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
ups.com...
not having made arrangements/contacts
with a local mechanic in case there were some kind of problem, etc
Having a local mechanic work on your plane only solves 1/2 the problem
because the plane is again illegal as soon as you get back to the
states since you would need another log entry from a U.S. mechanic. I
think its better to skip the Mexican mechanic and just have the A&P do
the work and don't let the Mexicans find out.
-Robert
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