Return to service flight best practice

[kpaul]

1 hour ago, RLCarter said:

Isn't the "return to service" flight suppose to be a "Solo" flight? It would be interesting to know what percentage of A&P's or IA's are also pilots, my guess it's very low. 

Even if they were, depending on the insurance they may not be covered.

[Yetti]

1 hour ago, Bravoman said:

This is why I wish there was some alternative to the current law requiring an annual. I know it may not be feasible but it sucks when you really stay on top of the plane and it is running like a top and you got to bring it in for an annual. I always hold my breath hoping that what ain't broke is gonna get broke.

It's called progressive maintenance...  I have not read up on it, but know it exists.

[RobertGary1]

3 hours ago, Bravoman said:

This is why I wish there was some alternative to the current law requiring an annual. I know it may not be feasible but it sucks when you really stay on top of the plane and it is running like a top and you got to bring it in for an annual. I always hold my breath hoping that what ain't broke is gonna get broke.

You could always do progressives instead. Just file a plan with the fsdo. They may even had some Templates for you. 

-Robert  

Edited May 6, 2017 by RobertGary1

[Guest]

8 hours ago, RLCarter said:

Isn't the "return to service" flight suppose to be a "Solo" flight? It would be interesting to know what percentage of A&P's or IA's are also pilots, my guess it's very low. 

Is there a requirement for the test flight to be conducted? 

In Canada we can make the "maintenance release" subject to a "satisfactory test flight" if we feel the work completed requires it.  The maintenance release is only fully in effect once the test flight has been completed and the pilot signs the log book.

Clarence

[RLCarter]

2 hours ago, M20Doc said:

Is there a requirement for the test flight to be conducted? 

I'm not really sure of the reg, I think if its for compensation or hire there needs to be a return to service flight

[Stephen]

13 hours ago, RLCarter said:

Isn't the "return to service" flight suppose to be a "Solo" flight? It would be interesting to know what percentage of A&P's or IA's are also pilots, my guess it's very low. 

Agreed I do think it is low. None of the ones at my home field maint shop are pilots. 

[Stephen]

Pics of the new panel during test run

Left side

 

Right side 

EDM 900 master on , radios on engine off:

 

 

EDM running idle (ish):

I will eventually have a new left side panel made but want to wait for L3 EFIS install as that will delete more steam gauges. 

[Stephen]

So got her back in the air did a basic test flight. All went well. That was after a 2 day preflight where I fine tooth comb'd it. I did find a few squawks that needed to be corrected pre flight.....now time to get back on the schedule with DMAX for rigging. 

[RobertGary1]

On 5/6/2017 at 4:01 AM, RLCarter said:

Isn't the "return to service" flight suppose to be a "Solo" flight? It would be interesting to know what percentage of A&P's or IA's are also pilots, my guess it's very low. 

That's 91.407 but  it has an "unless..." exemption.

Interesting discussion about a pilot who was violated...

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2006/september/pilot/pilot-counsel-(9)

-Robert

Edited May 15, 2017 by RobertGary1

[RLCarter]

3 hours ago, RobertGary1 said:

That's 91.407 but  it has an "unless..." exemption.

Interesting discussion about a pilot who was violated...

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2006/september/pilot/pilot-counsel-(9)

-Robert

Just proves the FAA's  motto 

"we're not happy till you're not happy "