Jay Honeck wrote:
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If you mean installing a tractor light bulb instead of an
"aircraft" light bulb, sure, I know LOTS of owners like that.
Well, that's illegal. And I'm coming from a work standpoint here, but
you don't see mechanics doing that on transport catergory aircraft and
engines. Why should GA owners feel they are exempt from the same rules?
And I'll stop there before it turns into an EAA rant.

but it sure seems like the rental fleet in some
markets is, at best, suspect.
Maybe I've just had good luck, but I've never seen it.