"James M. Knox" wrote in message ...
"Ron Natalie" wrote in
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And when it comes right down to it, just because it's an A&P job
versus an owner PM job, doesn't affect the procedures or materials
choice. If Elmer's ain't any good for an A&P, it's no good for the
owner-pilot.

Quite correct. My comment was more that the A&P might be constrained by
mfr service information to use some particular sealant that was specified
when the aircraft was built (possibly 40 years ago). It may no longer be
the best choice, but it's still the one specified. By no means was I
advocating using one of LESS quality/capability.

And why do you think it's any more or less legal for the owner-pilot to do so.
If it isn't permitted, it isn't permitted. Your A&P may be more conservative
than you are, but the practices are supposed to be the same.