Uh ... he's flying at a flight school, so TBO - both flight and calendar time - certainly does apply to his commercially-registered aircraft in Canada! Colonel, my humble apologies. My reference to "private" was mis-placed and not apropriate to an FTU question. Guess I should read more before openi...

Dazed, "On Condition" means more than just dropping the oils. If you review AN B041, it gives you a better idea what's 'supposed' to happen to an engine in the on-condition program. Deteriorating performance should show up before the 'fly to failure' thing. Also, in Canada, there's no "12 year" thin...

Working when you are sick causes more lost time and is harder on the economy in the long run. Google: Presenteeism (as opposed to absenteeism) For those hard assed bastards that believe it's 'manly' to work when sick, the sooner you die the better! Keep your germs to yourself and don't be so inconsi...

The whole "on condition" confuses me, is it on condition until it blows apart or are the proper inspections being done to ensure continued airworthiness. I agree it can be confusing, but "ON CONDITION" does NOT mean FLY UNTIL FAILURE . It means fly until performance starts to deteriorate. AN-B041 d...

Like I said, Reflex Charger.

Often seen in Ni-Cad Constant Current Chargers. Now seems to be being brought into the lead acid world.

Maybe there's some confusion here between Pulse or Reflex Charging and how that's supposed to help with sulphidation. (see: http://www.christiecbs.com/rf80-k.htm )

If not, +1 to Hocus Pocus.

Sounds like "Overtagging" to me. Suggest you +/or your AMO review this and then decide: The Authorized Release Certificate Goes Under the Microscope http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/tp185-4-09-maintenance-755.htm What about over-tagging? There have been numerous questions and conce...

Start here, by reviewing this: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/standards/maintenance-aarpc-msi-msi_18-2683.htm Appendix “B” http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/standards/maintenance-aarpc-msi-msi_18b-2684.htm Section 2 speaks to Military Experience Section 3 speaks to Tasks completed on Mili...

Not quite so simple with the Data Plate: 201.03 (1) Subject to subsection (5), no person shall, without authorization from the Minister pursuant to subsection (3), (a) remove or replace an aircraft identification plate; (b) attach to an aircraft an aircraft identification plate that was attached to ...

The new battery weighs 2.5lbs more than the old; so I'll need a new W&B report. Is it mandated that that has to be prepared by an AME? Or can issue it myself? Edit: I guess that means that item (4) is triggered: "(4) the mass distribution in a structural element" - so it does count as a major modif...

Really? So under this reasoning, plugging in your headset requires a maintenance release? It's not on the list... That head set wasn't part of the type design, so by pluging it in and interfacing with the aircraft communications system you are modifying the aircraft? I don't think so. Agreed. Plugg...

We agree that 625 Appendix A is an exhaustive list of eligibale tasks. If it isn't in the list, it's not Elementary Work. Embodying an STC on an aircraft is NOT in the list, therefore it is not an eligible task. Doesn't matter if it's simply a paperwork STC or an STC requiring Major Modification. If...

Removal and replacement of aircraft batteries IS elementary work providing you are replacing it with the same part number battery or any other battery that is in the IPC (or PMA'd /TSO'd part). No maintenance release is required, but a Log Book entry is still required. Since your example states an S...

Canadian Per Diem rates as set by the treasury board. http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/travel-voyage/s-td-dv-a3-eng.php And international ones http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/travel-voyage/s-td-dv-a4-eng.php . These links are to the 'maximum' amounts that an Employee of the Federal Governement...

As stated, an M1/M2 encompasses all the licensing scenarios. But here's the thing. If you work for an AMO with a (example) structures rating, you can only hold an ACA for structures if you have the required experience. Great point, AND DON'T FORGET you must also be able to prove you have obtained t...

Fox 3 wrote:Cyclenut, I owe you an apology. I did exactly what I was flaming you for, I made a huge assumption instead of carefully reading the paragraph and I'm really sorry.

~FOX~

Hey, man. No Biggie.
Nice to see someone take the time and acknowledge it.

The issue of "Time" with respect to qualifying for an AME licence is fairly clear in the Regs: AWM 566.03(4)(d) ii) Experience requirements expressed in months are predicated upon full time employment of 1800 working hours per year. Applicants with part time experience acquired at a lower rate than ...

Just note that you can't log time or tasks done at a job while you're in school...sucks big time, but TC won't let you double dip. Actually, you can log Tasks, but you can't double dip on time. See T/C's MSI 18 Appendix A Para 6.5- Maintenance Tasks Completed while attending School. You're already ...

Just note that you can't log time or tasks done at a job while you're in school...sucks big time, but TC won't let you double dip. Actually, you can log Tasks, but you can't double dip on time. See T/C's MSI 18 Appendix A Para 6.5- Maintenance Tasks Completed while attending School. You're already ...

unless it's a homebuilt, in which case, there are no rules. Not quite true ( although generally accepted as true) The exemption from 549.01 61) Except where specifically stated to the contrary, amateur-built aircraft are subject to the same operating and maintenance regulations as type certified ai...

It doesn't much matter what 'book' you use, the only tasks TC will accept are the ones listed here: http://tcinfo/civilaviation/maintenance/aarpb/AME/MRating.htm for "M" http://tcinfo/civilaviation/maintenance/aarpb/AME/ERating.htm for "E" http://tcinfo/civilaviation/maintenance/aarpb/AME/SRating.ht...

The link you are referring to ( http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/app_d.php?lang=eng ) is the MAXIMUM dollar amount that a federal government employee who is travelling on business will be paid for meals or incidentals. It's NOT a minimum rate for industry to use, as was suggested earlier. Also, pe...

What about the need to have the annual signed by an AME? (Minor point but something to consider) Even an A&P with an IA can't sign off a Canadian Annual. If it's a "hotspot" somewhere, I'm sure there are lot's of wrench turners who'd be willing to help out!!

Try here:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/s ... nu-533.htm

Agree. Tasks (as long as on Civil Registered) count as tasks, and experience counts as experience. Just get everything signed, i.e. logbook and letter confirming employment, before leaving because trying to correct things later can be a pain in the ^%##. Just one question. Do you really think after ...