Just curious if anybody has recommendations for a (first time) condition inspection. This is my first one with N6399U (will be performed next week), and while I have an idea of what to expect, I don't know "exactly" what to expect. My biggest worry is having an A&P come down and go "oh this (insert tiny little minor problem here) doesn't look good, sorry I can't sign off" and be out several hundred $. I know my A&P personally and he is a well respected A&P in the area (also in the Military, in my same Command), however I can't help feeling a little nervous about it not getting signed off.
On another note, my A&P quoted me for $600 for the inspection. I know this is my first inspection, however this seems a little high in my opinion especially for such a simple airplane. For all of those who do not have their Repairman's Certificate, what are you generally charged for your condition inspections? I have been referencing the checklist below, and it is definitely a little overkill since it's suited for an RV, but I found it to be very helpful. If somebody has a checklist better suited for a KR2S, would you mind emailing it to spanovich...@gmail.com ? http://www.vansairforce.net/downloads/inspectionchecklist.pdf The only areas that I am really concerned about are below: 1) My spinner developed a crack along one of the screw-holes and eventually a small piece broke off completely. Now I can only screw 9 of the 10 screws in place. Needless to say, I don't fly with the spinner anymore (which I am fine with). Would it be possible to get the plane signed off even without the spinner installed, or does a spinner "have" to be installed since the plane was originally signed off with one? 2) Rear Control Linkages - There is no remove-able inspection panel to check the rear control linkages leading to the elevator. Therefore it is very hard to see, let alone inspect the rear linkages. Do you think the A&P would ask to cut out a piece of the fuselage to check the linkages? This is not something I would be thrilled about doing, especially since it's a fiberglass airplane. 3) Wings/Lights - The biggest addition to the plane I have made is the addition of wingtip lights. I am not an A&P, however I made very certain that all my connections were crimped properly and used 16 gauge wire. Is it likely the A&P would ask to remove the lights to check all the connections? Doing so would require the removal of the wings, another thing I am trying to avoid. Besides those three (minor) areas of concern - I am comfortable saying the plane is ready to go. Oil & Filter, Cylinder Heads, Spark Plugs, and Spark Plug wires were all changed recently, and the engine ran very strong with the new MOFOCO Cylinder Heads. Airframe and tires are in great shape, brakes work nicely, brake fluid is clean, no nicks in the propeller, alternator works properly, mags drop accordingly, rpm increases with leaning, fuel shutoff valve works properly and all electronics work accordingly. No oil or fuel leaks, anywhere. As far as documentation - I have the Engine and Airframe Logbooks, an Engine Manual, Registration, Operating Limitations, Insurance, and a Photo Album of the plane being constructed (if the A&P needs to see how it was built). The only thing I'm waiting on is the (original) W&B form from the original builder, although I do have the data saved in spreadsheet format on my PC. Is there anything "big" here that I"m missing. Now is the time to be critical (I promise you all will not hurt my feelings). Any help you're willing to give me will be much, much appreciated. V/R Sam _______________________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/. Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html. see http://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet_list.krnet.org to change options. To UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@list.krnet.org
