Exp Aircraft is now an official "Air Agency" Yee ha! - Page 2

xblueh2o · #11 08-22-2011, 11:07 PM

Having dealt first hand with the Feds for certification of a new 121 carrier including 180 minute etops I can appreciate your pain and effort. Oh the stories I could tell when dealing with the Feds.

tkatc · #12 08-23-2011, 04:47 AM

Oh great, now my troubleshooting phone calls will cost $1 per minute!

TS Flightlines · #13 08-23-2011, 06:52 AM

Congratulations! From my previous experience in dealing with the FAA, I certainly know the elation you feel!!
Tom

NavyS3BNFO · #14 08-23-2011, 07:02 AM

This sounds like a major accomplishment (anything having to do with the FAA is!). For the uneducated, can someone explain the signifcance of being designated an Air Agency?

Thanx!

TX7A · #15 08-23-2011, 07:28 AM

Way to go Walt! I bet it was a long road to hoe.

Walt · #16 08-23-2011, 07:29 AM

An "Air Agency" is the official FAA term for a "Certified Repair Station". The CRS has specific rights and privileges for the repair, testing and maintenance of aircraft and/or components, in my case repair and testing of radio, instruments and airframes ie: altimeters, transponders, altitude encoders and airframe pitot-static systems.

N363RV · #17 08-24-2011, 08:55 PM

Walt repaired my transponder and certified it. I flew my C182 over to 52F from GPM for a check. Little did I know it had a minor hiccup.... at least for Walt. He has awesome equipment and is experienced enough to quickly work the issue and repair it. The certification went well after that. He was willing to come to GPM, but it is easier to work a "hiccup" at his place.

Thanks Walt!!