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04-12-2012, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Foley, AL
Posts: 9
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Technical Counselor or A&P
Just wanted to get a few thoughts from everyone. I am slow building an 7A and I have an A&P with IA to look over my work when I get far enough along. I know some use the EAA Technical Counselors to do the same. Do any of you have any opinions on which they prefer or both.
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04-12-2012, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oakland CA
Posts: 771
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Both, for me. As many eyeballs as possible.
All Best
Jeremy Constant
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04-12-2012, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 174
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When I start my build, I'm going to have as many eyes on it as possible. Evaluate each concern separately. If it has merit, who cares where it came from.
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04-12-2012, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Waco, Texas
Posts: 1,658
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Every eye you can get on it is a good one. Even the untrained eye can find things for discussion.
Once you find a real problem that needs discussed or resolved, you're the tie breaker between all the resources you can find. A&P/IA, Tech Counselor, Manufacturer, and peer builders.
But I'm of the opinion that any critical eye is worth taking advantage of.
Phil
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04-12-2012, 12:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: 8I3
Posts: 3,564
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I know some IA's that couldn't drive a rivet if it were to save their soul. I even know a few that I wouldn't let work on anything that flies and tell people to steer clear. Last year I worked on a Champ that had a fuel hose literally made from braided line you would use for a washing machine (not kidding.) And it passed annual for years. There are plenty of RV builders around that know aircraft construction much better than do many mechanics. Not to say there aren't any good A&P/IA's around. There are.
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N9187P PA-24-260B Comanche, flying
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N8155F C150 flying
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Not a thing I own is stock.
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04-12-2012, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Battleground
Posts: 4,348
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Regardless of their "qualifications" find someone you trust that know's RV's. I have met a lot of "marginal" AP/IA's, and some very good ones.
As others mentioned, more eyes the better.
Mine was "inspected" by several Van's employee's, a Tech Counselor, DAR, AP/AI, prior builders, and probably another dozen or so people through various stages of the build.
One advantage of being in the "Home Wing" area.
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04-12-2012, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: KTCY
Posts: 643
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We had an A&P, and an IA, and a Tech Counselor, another dozen or so people through various stages of the build inspect our 9A.
Phase one squawks:
Adjust one line routing...
Nothing beats and extensive review process to eliminate issues before flight.
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RV-9A Flying  - 330 Hrs. Painted  Finishing the interior.
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04-12-2012, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
Posts: 3,822
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The fancy titles and letters mean next to nothing. Get someone who has built an RV or two, and you have a much better source of knowledge. Many with the titles have never seen a homebuilt.
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04-12-2012, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Secluded Lake,Alaska (AK49)
Posts: 359
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Maintenance vs manufactue
Each profession has something a little different to bring to the table, as each individual will have a different skill set and knowledge base. Building has it's own issues different from maintenance. More different kinds of eyes is something to take advantage of. Although my job description is to maintain an entire aircraft, there are times when as a lead I get the right guy for the job. A really good mechanic, builder, or owner will recognize something unfamiliar and call in more brain power.
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04-12-2012, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Wichita Falls, TX
Posts: 2,182
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonFromTX
Get someone who has built an RV or two, and you have a much better source of knowledge.
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This.
Nothing beats direct hands-on experience with the RV's. Our local airport community has built half a dozen RVs over the past 12 years I've been hanging out there, and every one built has been gone over with a fine-tooth comb by at least different ten sets of eyes before it ever flew.
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