One more question: Is the Sport Pilot allowed to replenish oil if needed? I know the Private Pilot is . I see the oil change as an extended replenishing after accidentally actuating the quick drain on my Ercoupe. I see no problems in oil changes either way. Hartmut
To: [email protected]: [email protected]: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:18:19 -0500Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] RE: pilot maintenance Hi All Hate to start another discussion but! In Appendix A. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED TO BE PERFORMED BY PILOTS (in accordance with FAR 43, Appendix A(c)) No where does it say that you can change your own oil. It says: " Clean or replace fuel and oil strainers or filter elements." You can replenish Hydraulic fluid in the reservoir but not the oil. When I bring this up to the local FSDO guys they change the subject as they know that everyone does it so they look the other way. Jim Scroggins 99714, EAA, AOPA, Florida Aero Club One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail anywhere. No map, no compass. http://windowslive.com/Explore/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_anywhere_122008
