A&Ps in the Tampa Area?

Phugoid · #1 10-02-2020, 04:55 PM

I need to replace the rudder pedals in my RV6 that broke this week. I ordered a new set from Vans.

I am not a mechanic, nor did I build my airplane. While I think I can figure out how to make the repairs (I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express once

), this goes beyond preventative maintenance. I need an A&P to oversee/inspect and sign off the repairs.

Are there any A&Ps in the Tampa area that might help me out? I just brought the airplane down from TN about a month ago, but I didn't bring my AMT with me!

BobTurner · #2 10-02-2020, 05:26 PM

Apparently you don't quite understand what you bought.
As an Experimental-Amateur-Built airplane, you are free to work on it to your heart's content, no A&P oversight necessary, with the sole exception of the annual condition inspection. Now, it certainly is a good idea to get some help, if you are uncertain of what you're doing. But it is not required.

swordtail · #3 10-03-2020, 06:51 AM

This guy will fix it! Jesse Saint 352-427-0285. He is located at X35 Marion County. That is close to you.

Phugoid · #4 10-03-2020, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTurner

Apparently you don't quite understand what you bought.
As an Experimental-Amateur-Built airplane, you are free to work on it to your heart's content, no A&P oversight necessary, with the sole exception of the annual condition inspection. Now, it certainly is a good idea to get some help, if you are uncertain of what you're doing. But it is not required.

You are right. I’ve been under the impression that I could not do my own maintenance because I am not the builder. After a little research, I discovered I’m wrong. I can do my own maintenance.

That said, I still think I wanna have an A&P at least check my work!

Thanks.

RONSIM · #5 10-03-2020, 01:19 PM

He and his crew have probably seen it all!

Ron

carlrai · #6 10-04-2020, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phugoid

You are right. I’ve been under the impression that I could not do my own maintenance because I am not the builder. After a little research, I discovered I’m wrong. I can do my own maintenance.

That said, I still think I wanna have an A&P at least check my work!

Thanks.

You have A & P service available on your field as well as another A&P/pilot based at Tampa North, Carlos Urbizu. (Flys a Mooney) I think he's in the first row of hangars, closest to I-75.

While Jesse is probably the best A&P for RV's in the state, why travel?