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Old April 6th 06, 07:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
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Default Group poll: Who is currently logging hours for the A&P?

I've always consider an A&P out of my reach because
of the experience requirements, but maybe you guys
have a point here. I should figure out how to log the
work I do and maybe one day I will have accumulated
enough experience to do the trick.

A local fireman started working as a occasional helper
to an A&P on his days of, added to that the time he's
spend working on his own airplanes, (including overhauling
a couple of engines), studied for and took the knowledge
exams and is now getting ready for the practical exam(s).

I have a friend who is a professional auto mechanic. He is
very interested in getting his A&P. He just finished a 3 or
4 year RV-7 project but unfortunately none of that experience
counts. He I have have been talking about buying a core
engine and overhauling it under the watchful eye of a local
A&P to gain some experience, and then installing it on my
Aztec, Then overhaul the removed engine, swap once
again, and overhaul the remaining engine. I get two overhauled
engines without having the airplane grounded during the process
and a third for a spare or for sale.

Anybody here have a run-out IO-540C4B5 for sale?

Ronnie


"Jim Burns" wrote in message
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Hey Jav,
It was your post and Jim's reply that got me thinking about this. I have
plenty of opportunities to work on our own airplane under the supervision
and sign offs of several A&Ps, as well as help plenty of hanger neighbors.
I'm curious how many people may be doing the same on a part time basis.
Thanks and keep up the good work!
Jim



"Javier" wrote in message
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Jim Burns wrote:
I'm just wondering if anybody is currently logging hours towards the
A&P
Cert.


I am.

The question of how many hours are required to meet the 18 month A or P
experience, or the 30 months experience for the combined A&P, has been

asked
before. But here in the real world, how are you approaching the

process?

One wrench turning at a time.

-jav