In article . com,
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

one of the benefits on an owner-assisted annual is being involved in
the close-out of actions from the annual.

btw - following the installation of an overhauled engine, we (the A&P and I)
did the initial engine check-out flying a racetrack pattern at 2000' above
the airport. We simply told the tower that we wanted to orbit the field for
an engine test.

Isn't that required by regulation (although only minimum crew is
allowed)?

Not that I've heard of.

Doesn't the pilot have to sign the aircraft log as RTS after
the break in?

No

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