2nd owner EA/B maintenance - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T12:11:46Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/2nd-owner-ea-b-maintenance?feed=yes&xn_auth=noTwo thoughts,
If you are not…tag:zenith.aero,2022-07-02:2606393:Comment:8731742022-07-02T16:41:30.274ZDavid Krakowskyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidKrakowsky
Two thoughts,<br />
If you are not totally in love with your plane buy an ELSA and get the repairman inspection certificate.<br />
I understand if that’s not a option try to find a A&P who would trade his time for some flight time or even a partnership.
Two thoughts,<br />
If you are not totally in love with your plane buy an ELSA and get the repairman inspection certificate.<br />
I understand if that’s not a option try to find a A&P who would trade his time for some flight time or even a partnership. Thanks for your reply. It's a…tag:zenith.aero,2022-07-02:2606393:Comment:8731702022-07-02T16:14:40.650ZStephen M. Easthamhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StephenEastham
<p>Thanks for your reply. It's a Corvair 120 HP Azalea. One of the main three Corvair companies.</p>
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<p>I realize that transfer of the ability to sign off your own plane it's not allowed, but that it's my fault for buying a project plane that was once flying just based on a great price and location. I originally purchased an ELSA Vans RV-12 kit but decided to back out and pursue a partially complete kit. For some reason, I talked myself into buying this plane knowing I would have to…</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply. It's a Corvair 120 HP Azalea. One of the main three Corvair companies.</p>
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<p>I realize that transfer of the ability to sign off your own plane it's not allowed, but that it's my fault for buying a project plane that was once flying just based on a great price and location. I originally purchased an ELSA Vans RV-12 kit but decided to back out and pursue a partially complete kit. For some reason, I talked myself into buying this plane knowing I would have to play the yearly scramble to find an IA. </p>
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<p>But, it's not going to stop me from enjoying the plane either way. I always find a way to get things done.</p>
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<p></p> I don't see how you could pos…tag:zenith.aero,2022-07-02:2606393:Comment:8729412022-07-02T14:45:55.734ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>I don't see how you could possibly get the repairmen's certificate after it's already been registered, built, and flown by someone else. It's not a "one per plane" deal. You have to have, at least partly, built the plane and also prove the rest of the build was done by non-professionals. </p>
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<p>I too, am not a "join the club person" person so I can relate to not liking the idea of joining the chapter and showing up for monthly meetings. However, you can try and get the names of some…</p>
<p>I don't see how you could possibly get the repairmen's certificate after it's already been registered, built, and flown by someone else. It's not a "one per plane" deal. You have to have, at least partly, built the plane and also prove the rest of the build was done by non-professionals. </p>
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<p>I too, am not a "join the club person" person so I can relate to not liking the idea of joining the chapter and showing up for monthly meetings. However, you can try and get the names of some of the people in the club and just ask them about an A&P IA. This is pretty much what I did when building my plane.</p>
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<p>Another good source would be Facebook. Look for a sport pilot, or homebuilder, or any pilot group, Facebook page in your area and post the question there about the A&P IA.</p>
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<p>Unless the auto-conversion is a known entity, like Viking, Corvair, or a few others, this could be a sticking point in getting and A&P IA sign off. If it's something like a Subaru you are going to have a tough time. Might be worth considering selling it and buying something easier to get support ( ie: well-recognized conversion or a certificated engine).</p>