Foot step sheet metal covering

[leesh]

Hi All,

I was flying back from Sun 'n Fun yesterday (survived), and when I stopped at Suffolk, VA on the way back to Massachusetts, I noticed that the piece of metal covering the retracting foot step had broken free from the screw at the front and bent backward, doubling over. I don't know if this was aggravated by the Tornado there at SNF. It may have just been a coincidence that it gave out at this time.

Has anyone had this problem? If so, how did you replace that sheet metal? Is it necessary to get an A&P and file a 337, or could I simply use the old piece to cut out a replacement?

Thanks,

[1964-M20E]

I believe this would be a fairing and CFR 14, FAR 43, appendix A has a list of items that owners are allowed to do includes minor repairs to fairings.

 

I’d say fix it and make the log book entry.  Pass it by your mechanic and pay him to sing it off if it makes you feel better but check with him first that he is ok with you doing it and him singing it off.  I do not think a 337 would be necessary.   I’d consider this a minor repair.

 

 

[flight2000]

Quote: 1964-M20E

I believe this would be a fairing and CFR 14, FAR 43, appendix A has a list of items that owners are allowed to do includes minor repairs to fairings.

 

I’d say fix it and make the log book entry.  Pass it by your mechanic and pay him to sing it off if it makes you feel better but check with him first that he is ok with you doing it and him singing it off.  I do not think a 337 would be necessary.   I’d consider this a minor repair.

 

 

[1964-M20E]

Sing, sign what is the difference.  Spell check is only so good then it reverts back to operator error.

 

 

[cwright27]

I'm not sure I would want to hear my A&P sing.

Thanks for the suggestions. That's kind of what I thought, but I wasn't sure.

[flight2000]

Quote: 1964-M20E

Sing, sign what is the difference.  Spell check is only so good then it reverts back to operator error.

[leesh]

Oops! This was my post, not Chris'. This bug is frustrating!

Quote: cwright27

I'm not sure I would want to hear my A&P sing.

Thanks for the suggestions. That's kind of what I thought, but I wasn't sure.