Hi Prof. Ed, Hartmut
Unfortunately holes ARE the issue, or "concern", of the current
Airworthiness Concern Sheet until or unless we convince FAA
representatives otherwise. It is not enough to convince ourselves.
This is but another factual "issue" before us that will not be resolved
by most popular opinion as determined by poll.
We need to present ALL credible arguments in the form of multiple
individual comments, each supported as fully as possible. It will be
FAA representatives that ultimately will pick and choose from those
comments the concepts they recognize as applicable. In terms of
original input and independent logic the more submitted before the
deadline, the better. We shoot ourselves in the foot if we rush to
file response prematurely...i.e. before we have before us all that may
be shared for consideration.
At the same time, it would be wise for us to make sure that Univair,
EOC, AOPA, etc. are each given any and all material to comment because
it may well be that the FAA is more inclined to give comment from such
sources more weight than the same information submitted by individuals.
We need to pull together what we have so Univair, EOC, AOPA, etc. have
some time to compose their "final answer" in the form of a comment to
the FAA. I would suggest a "drop dead" date for the posting of related
new information on Tech for their consideration to be October 1st or
thereabouts. Keep in mind that these organizations don't work
weekends.
Only if we can win the hearts and minds of FAA representatives with
good information in support of a redefinition of the "concern" will
they then seriously review or consider such other hypotheses as we may
suggest. If our presentation cannot bring them mentally to this point,
specific suggestions as to appropriate methods of avoidance, mitigation
or remedy of other "concerns" will likely be ignored.
In other words, first things first ;<)
Regards,
WRB
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On Sep 22, 2009, at 14:30, [email protected] wrote:
Hartmut,
I agree.
Holes obviously are not the issue. For Safety sake, recurrent dye
inspections for cracks or deep scratches and corrosion would be more
practical.
Prof. Ed
