On Mar 3, 2:36 pm, "Bob F." wrote:
"akiley" wrote in message

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Hi all, I'm nearing my multi checkride. The Duchess I've been flying
has one of it's undervoltage alternator lights stuck so that's it's
always illuminated. It's been this way for a few months and I'm not
sure it will be fixed in time for my checkride. The day VFR list in
the FARs don't require it, but the Duchess POH equipment list claims
it's required. (not a real MEL, but the POH original equipment list)

The FARs also state 91.213d that if the PIC or a certified mechanic
feel the inop equipment "does not constitute a hazard to the
aircraft." ...

Anyway, with two alternators, two loadmeaters and the other 3
remaining warning light working, I personally feel it's not a hazard
doing a VFR checkride.

But, was wondering if the 91.213b statement will allow me to get
though the checkride legally? If it's placarded inop, but obviously
not deactivated because it's illuminated is that enough?

...akiley

"If the administrator determines...", IOW it's up to the examiner. And if
you decide to take the ride this way be prepared to answer a lot of
questions about it, in detail. I've heard of a student get buried due to
problems like this. In one case a instrument was not working so the student
just removed it before the exam. The examiner then asked him about it...
placarding, weight and balance effects, where did he document this, how do
you re-install this and document the return to service. Who is authorized
to remove the equipment. When does an MEL come into play... and on and on.
He finally pink slipped the guy.

--
BobF.

I guess I could just call the examiner and ask. I'm on my 4th attempt
at a checkride. Mostly weather, but it's always something. ... akiley