In a message dated 2/17/2008 4:36:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Finally, `coupe fans, there is this thing called FAA Form 8010-4; "malfunction or defect reports" - can be filled out by just about anybody and sent in. The FAA compiles them, but beware: "Once is interesting, twice is a trend." In other words, if they see too many on the same topic, an AD ensues. And we all know what that can mean. Percy and Others, I disagree with this attitude, so go ahead and smoke me. There is not an Ercoupe in existence worth more than me - including mine. I bought my project with the idea that if everything went to the dogs and I had to trash everything the loss was a learning experience. If my airplane has to parted, 1/2 my cost could be recovered in the engine and prop, so I would be ahead. The Feds have to go through a process to issue an AD note and everyone has a chance to prove them wrong. Fill out the 8010-4 and do every Ercoupe pilot a favor. Can any one show me any AD that has no justification? I am an A&P since 1968 and flight time in 5 figures, which include thousands in airplanes with AD notes. Matter of fact I can't think of any airplane that I have flown that doesn't have an AD note. Never had a mechanical that even remotely compromised the aircraft air- worthiness. Light the fires. John **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
