Do A&P's fly what they work on?

[jamesm]

I do.  If  the system(s) that are being worked on are flight critical ( flight controls or engine controls ) I usually will get a second opinion or second set of eyes on my work. I try to review any possible potential worse case scenarios and then prepare for it.

James '67C

[DXB]

The pilot-A&P is definitely a special kind of resource - the dual background creates efficiencies in communication and troubleshooting.  Luckily, there seem to be lots of them out there, including in the Mooney world. I've been lucky enough to have at least 4 such individuals work on my plane in the last 7 years of ownership.  The fact that my A&P has ample Mooney hours and flew my plane back to me personally after major engine work at last annual does add some confidence and trust. 

Also, it should be a standard expectation that the person doing the work will join you on a post maintenance shakeout flight upon request (getting paid for their time of course).  I've only gotten a "I don't have time" once - I won't use that person again.

[Guest]

On 10/24/2021 at 1:09 AM, RobertGary1 said:

Can’t imagine what insurance would cover a mechanic to fly just anything even stuff they don’t have time in. Even when I used msc’s for maintenance on the rare occasion they had to test fly it they hired (at my expense) a cfi. 

I’ve seen policies here that would cover a maintainer for a test flight after maintenance, but not casual flying such as delivery, still others that included delivery, but not casual flying.

Clarence

[Guest]

On 11/17/2021 at 2:28 AM, jamesm said:

I do.  If  the system(s) that are being worked on are flight critical ( flight controls or engine controls ) I usually will get a second opinion or second set of eyes on my work. I try to review any possible potential worse case scenarios and then prepare for it.

James '67C

That’s a good policy, in Canada an independent check of flight or powerplant controls is required after any maintenance affecting them.  If further disqualifies the independent inspection if they participated in the assembly, all to avoid bias.

Clarence