Jerry, Bob, Al all hitting the nail, but it's not driven home.
The fact that the inspection is complete and signed off has nothing directly to do with the airworthiness of the aircraft. The annual can be signed off with the discrepancy list as unairworthy. Any A&P can then complete the items on the list (excepting major repairs or alterations) and sign the aircraft off as airworthy. The scope and detail of an annual is the same as a 100 hour inspection. If the manufacturer has defined a 100 hour inspection (not a list of things to grease, but a real inspection, Ercoupes do not qualify) then that's what has to be done. Otherwise, Part 43 appendix D contains the guidelines. The person performing an annual inspection is not required to fix, adjust or lubricate anything. That falls under maintenance. He is expected to squawk anything that is non-conforming and anything that is worn past service(able) limits. John Cooper Skyport Services 4996 Delaware Tnpk Rensselaerville, NY 12147 518 797-3064 www.skyportservices.net
