Linda,
Almost every mechanic I have worked with had a checklist for his
annual inspection and a set rate
for the annual. I knew going in what he was going to do for an
"annual inspection" and what it would cost.
I always advised them to call me on any discrepancies or additional
work they thought needed to be
done. I almost always agreed with their going ahead; but they knew
they didn't have a "blank check" on
the final charge. There were a couple of times that I saved money
doing that (he called to tell me the door
seals he worked on the previous year for $600 needed more work. I
agreed; but we discussed the fact that
he hadn't done it right last year and that's why it needed re-worked.
He agreed not to charge me; but I know
he had planned to charge for the re-do).
If the mechanic doesn't have a checklist for the annual, I'd get him
one (you can use mine if you want) and
if he refuses to follow a checklist I would find another
mechanic.....and I wouldn't fly with this guy either.
Dan Caliendo
Ercoupe Mach 0.14
3658H
