"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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Bottom-line, a pilot who wants to work on "his" airplane
needs instruction.

Actually, he can do it without instruction if it is done under the
supervision of the holder of an A&P certificate.

Actually, within the limits of the "preventative maintenance" rules, he need
not do it under the supervision of the holder of an A&P certificate, nor
does he need any sort of formal instruction.

I believe that what Jim was trying to say is that some sort of instruction
is important, not that it's legally required. Based on his clarification in
response to my post, I think he's talking about the practical and
safety-related side of the question, not the regulatory side.

Pete