Inspections?

miyu1975 · #1 01-05-2009, 07:03 AM

When are inspections required while building by a DAR? Or are they? I am half way complete with my tail kit. Just wondering...thx.

Sid Lambert · #2 01-05-2009, 07:06 AM

None by a DAR but I'd recommend you find an EAA Tech Counselor to periodically inspect your work.

This will help you down the road in many ways.

vic syracuse · #3 01-05-2009, 07:34 AM

We don't require any inspections, but highly recommend that you have EAA Technical Counselors take a periodic look, or at least have some other experienced builders (of the same type) take a look, especially if it is your first project. The use of web boards such as this one are invaluable as well.
There are never too many eyes looking at an airplane under construction. Gary Specketer was kind enough to take a look at my RV-7A as a Technical Counselor.

Vic

miyu1975 · #4 01-05-2009, 08:59 AM

How do I find one in Indianapolis?

Auburntsts · #5 01-05-2009, 09:08 AM

Go to the EAA website and find the Chapter nearest to where you live and get in contact with them. They will have a listing of TC's in your area.

az_gila · #6 01-05-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Auburntsts

Go to the EAA website and find the Chapter nearest to where you live and get in contact with them. They will have a listing of TC's in your area.

...EAA if you are not already a member....

miyu1975 · #7 01-05-2009, 11:14 AM

already member of EAA

Auburntsts · #8 01-05-2009, 11:26 AM

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already member of EAA

Just National or Chapter as well? The Chapters manage the local TC program. My Chapter lists our TC and Flight Advisors and their contact info in the monthly newsletter and on the Chapter's website. I'm sure most Chapters do the same.

flion · #9 01-05-2009, 11:44 AM

Actually, some chapters do. Until a couple of months ago, there was no TC up here at Flagstaff; now there are two and a third is coming. The EAA website has a list of all the TCs, so you can find one local (or not so local) to you. Of course, my first experience with a TC was a real horror story (which is what inspired me to become one myself). Afterward, I found out that the local pilots knew the guy well and would have warned me off. If you don't have a chapter to ask, check with your local pilots.

That said, most TCs are great and having eyes on the project, while scary at first, is a real boon. By the time I got done, I was inviting anyone over I could get; A&Ps, other builders, TCs. It really boosted my confidence not only to have someone confirm my ideas but also to catch my blunders before I got too far for an easy fix. Thanks to all the advice, my first engine start and first 20 hours have been almost trouble free.

Auburntsts · #10 01-05-2009, 12:01 PM

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Actually, some chapters do

Good to know. Having belonged to only one Chapter, I just sort of asssumed (dangerous, I know) they all had TCs and FAs. I love this site as I learn something new every day.