I also want to add that my IA got me a position at a flight school where I was able to work a deal for free flight instruction and aircraft at cost. I started at this gig with a PPL and around 100 hours. I obtained my Instrument rating, commercial/multi/instrument, SE Commercial (400-600 hours?) all with free flight instruction and aircraft at cost while working as an IA. I could not have obtained any of these without the IA. I still use the IA today after 20 plus years. It IS worth the effort.
"Is being an IA worth it...?" I would add for GA it is a necessity. I got the IA as soon as the 3 years had passed and I worked in GA. The IA opened doors to work as a DOM for charter (twice), multiple doors for contract maintenance around town including Bizjet/Corporate opportunities, and it also saved my A&P when the DME was audited and found to be a paper-mill. The FAA required X number of A&P's that had been certified through this DME (SAT area) through X number of years to be retested and re-certified. I and others that had been tested to obtain an IA were exempted as we had been tested and certified for the IA. I would also add that it could be a great Plan B for those airline tech's should the airline furlough they would be at the top of the list for the GA/Corporate jobs that were available.
Excellent video sir. Please keep them coming!!! I noticed in your video that you told us that our torque wrenches need to be calibrated every year. Do you happen to know a FAR where I can find that written? I’ve spoken to many mechanics about it and nobody seems to know how often these tools need to be calibrated much less where to find the regulations that govern them. I have seen several calibration certificates for torque wrenches but none of them show an expiration date. Jw thanks again!!!!!
It's not actually in the FAR. However, FAR43.13 is acceptable practices and techniques. SO if you go to AC 43.13-1b 7-40, it gives guidelines for proper torque. It says all torque wrenches and force tools should be calibrated once per year or if dropped or abused. We actually had this conversation at the most recent IA renewal I went to lol. Thank you so much for watching.
I would add that acceptable practices are a minimum. That is what is acceptable to the Administrator. More stringent that that are procedures that are approved by the Administrator. If calibrating measuring tools is listed under “acceptable”, how much more so should we use calibrated tools for all operations, right? It’s not just a norm; it’s a safety measure.
Thank you for your video. In my case for example…..i have more than 3 years working with my A&P license. (I know that this is one of the requirements by FAA to get I.A)……But……all my experience…..i have been working just in Repair Stations…..with Boeing 737 and Airbus Family……so……how can i explain to the FAA ASI inspector in the FSDO……Hey man…..you know!!!……i want just to be an inspector…..🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️…….you need practically to convince him?. This is a situation for example, that i cannot understand…….How certificated A&P Mechanics working in General Aviation has more “Open Doors” than mechanics that works in Repairs Station?
While working in the automotive industry I have torque wrenches but it was more of a suggestion. I doubt anyone in the shop has them calibrated. If it adjusts and clicks it was good enough. Typically a fastener is "guttentight" either by feel or just hammered on with an impact. Remember, a crossthread is a tight thread! (I kid, but we did say that)
So you didn't watch the video. I literally slapped it and said I would not normally use my rivet gun. Question for you are you not repairing aircraft after annual inspections? Do you just leave them un-airworthy and let the owner sort it out. No nobody does that you give the owner a list of discrepancies and then with approval and this is very important and I need you to listen here YOU FIX IT.
I also want to add that my IA got me a position at a flight school where I was able to work a deal for free flight instruction and aircraft at cost. I started at this gig with a PPL and around 100 hours. I obtained my Instrument rating, commercial/multi/instrument, SE Commercial (400-600 hours?) all with free flight instruction and aircraft at cost while working as an IA. I could not have obtained any of these without the IA. I still use the IA today after 20 plus years. It IS worth the effort.
"Is being an IA worth it...?" I would add for GA it is a necessity. I got the IA as soon as the 3 years had passed and I worked in GA. The IA opened doors to work as a DOM for charter (twice), multiple doors for contract maintenance around town including Bizjet/Corporate opportunities, and it also saved my A&P when the DME was audited and found to be a paper-mill. The FAA required X number of A&P's that had been certified through this DME (SAT area) through X number of years to be retested and re-certified. I and others that had been tested to obtain an IA were exempted as we had been tested and certified for the IA. I would also add that it could be a great Plan B for those airline tech's should the airline furlough they would be at the top of the list for the GA/Corporate jobs that were available.
Oh believe me it's the best investment I've ever made in myself. Was this DME you testes with named Brian by chance.
Baker is great.
Where did you buy your tooling for an annual inspection?
I got most everything for ATS Aircraft Tool Supply.
Thanks, I appreciate you, I am being interviewed by the FAA to take the written knowledge test
In that case, they will also ask about manuals I use ATP hub for manuals and AD lists
Do you perform borescope inspections during annuals?
Absolutely, I didn't have my borescope with me when I made this video but that definitely is on the list
Excellent video sir. Please keep them coming!!! I noticed in your video that you told us that our torque wrenches need to be calibrated every year. Do you happen to know a FAR where I can find that written? I’ve spoken to many mechanics about it and nobody seems to know how often these tools need to be calibrated much less where to find the regulations that govern them. I have seen several calibration certificates for torque wrenches but none of them show an expiration date. Jw thanks again!!!!!
It's not actually in the FAR. However, FAR43.13 is acceptable practices and techniques. SO if you go to AC 43.13-1b 7-40, it gives guidelines for proper torque. It says all torque wrenches and force tools should be calibrated once per year or if dropped or abused. We actually had this conversation at the most recent IA renewal I went to lol. Thank you so much for watching.
I would add that acceptable practices are a minimum. That is what is acceptable to the Administrator. More stringent that that are procedures that are approved by the Administrator. If calibrating measuring tools is listed under “acceptable”, how much more so should we use calibrated tools for all operations, right? It’s not just a norm; it’s a safety measure.
Thank you for your video. In my case for example…..i have more than 3 years working with my A&P license. (I know that this is one of the requirements by FAA to get I.A)……But……all my experience…..i have been working just in Repair Stations…..with Boeing 737 and Airbus Family……so……how can i explain to the FAA ASI inspector in the FSDO……Hey man…..you know!!!……i want just to be an inspector…..🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️…….you need practically to convince him?. This is a situation for example, that i cannot understand…….How certificated A&P Mechanics working in General Aviation has more “Open Doors” than mechanics that works in Repairs Station?
While working in the automotive industry I have torque wrenches but it was more of a suggestion. I doubt anyone in the shop has them calibrated. If it adjusts and clicks it was good enough. Typically a fastener is "guttentight" either by feel or just hammered on with an impact. Remember, a crossthread is a tight thread! (I kid, but we did say that)
who the heck in setting rivets during an annual? its an INSPECTION, not a repair. You are not good at this
So you didn't watch the video. I literally slapped it and said I would not normally use my rivet gun. Question for you are you not repairing aircraft after annual inspections? Do you just leave them un-airworthy and let the owner sort it out. No nobody does that you give the owner a list of discrepancies and then with approval and this is very important and I need you to listen here YOU FIX IT.