I have found the most important item to look for in the Annual is AD compliance. They can always come back to you and ask about this 1970 AD that was not complied with but a worn tire or a crack in exhaust is a little more difficult to pin on the last MX.
Excellent input!! Those ADs will bite a mechanic hard. Perhaps one day Bryce can make a video on researching ADs. Personally I am interested to know how other people research appliance ADs
Former A&P here, worked GA for a while and worked commercial wide bodies for five years plus corporate stuff for a short time. Transitioned to diesel work for the family friendly schedule and money reasons but I’m still really considering getting my IA for side work and to scratch the airplane itch. I only have about a year of GA experience so I’m a little intimidated about venturing back into that world solo, any advice?
Definitely go to somewhere like Bakers School for the IA prep course. I would also recommend seeing if you can find a local GA shop to apprentice at and help at on weekends. GA aircraft, as you know, are very simple compared to heavies. There is just lots of old technology to familiarize yourself with.
National Aviation Academy has a 14 month program and I am wondering is that way too fast( plus working full time) to try to obtain all the knowledge needed to get your A and P?
That's a tough one because I'm not familiar with that program. What I would say is familiarize yourself with how the aircraft operates and fly. Thrust lift drag weight that while thing. Many of my students start day 1 knowing nothing, so we start from ground 0.
Depends on the repair. If they replaced a vacuum pump, not really. If they replaced an exhaust, it will stand out. Once I've worked on an aircraft a few times, though, I can tell which parts have been replaced or fixed.
I have found the most important item to look for in the Annual is AD compliance. They can always come back to you and ask about this 1970 AD that was not complied with but a worn tire or a crack in exhaust is a little more difficult to pin on the last MX.
True only once I had the FAA ask me about an AD and it didn't apply by literally 1 serial number.
Excellent input!! Those ADs will bite a mechanic hard. Perhaps one day Bryce can make a video on researching ADs. Personally I am interested to know how other people research appliance ADs
Another excellent video sir please keep it up!!! Have you considered doing a scholarship to Bakers to help someone get their IA?
I’m gonna get my IA once I get my a and p. Which should be in a few months.
You do have to hold the A&P for 3 years to be eligible but it goes by fast
Can you do a video about the process you do to check on AD’s during an Annual? Thanks, new subscriber!!
Former A&P here, worked GA for a while and worked commercial wide bodies for five years plus corporate stuff for a short time. Transitioned to diesel work for the family friendly schedule and money reasons but I’m still really considering getting my IA for side work and to scratch the airplane itch. I only have about a year of GA experience so I’m a little intimidated about venturing back into that world solo, any advice?
Definitely go to somewhere like Bakers School for the IA prep course. I would also recommend seeing if you can find a local GA shop to apprentice at and help at on weekends. GA aircraft, as you know, are very simple compared to heavies. There is just lots of old technology to familiarize yourself with.
National Aviation Academy has a 14 month program and I am wondering is that way too fast( plus working full time) to try to obtain all the knowledge needed to get your A and P?
I think it's allot to do the program and work full time. Our program is 19 months, and my students with jobs struggle.
@@brycebuildsit thank you for the response. I don’t start until March of 2024, is there anything I can do now to get ahead of the curve?
That's a tough one because I'm not familiar with that program. What I would say is familiarize yourself with how the aircraft operates and fly. Thrust lift drag weight that while thing. Many of my students start day 1 knowing nothing, so we start from ground 0.
Is it easy to notice during an inspection that an aircraft owner did their own repairs?
Depends on the repair. If they replaced a vacuum pump, not really. If they replaced an exhaust, it will stand out. Once I've worked on an aircraft a few times, though, I can tell which parts have been replaced or fixed.
You don’t make $50,000 a year?
The IA is a must in my opinion.
Might as well go for it once you get your a and p. That’s what I’m gonna do.