When looking for parts!

[Hank Jarrett]

That's why doing it through a Foundation is better. Owners could use the tooling to make OWNER PRODUCED parts. All the responsibility has to go to the owner or his mechanic. Other Types have done it through their type groups. What is needed is to have the tools and a place to put them as well as facilities for member to get to them. We have several of the key pieces, but not enough to drop the hammer.

[astjp2]

That's why doing it through a Foundation is better. Owners could use the tooling to make OWNER PRODUCED parts. All the responsibility has to go to the owner or his mechanic. Other Types have done it through their type groups. What is needed is to have the tools and a place to put them as well as facilities for member to get to them. We have several of the key pieces, but not enough to drop the hammer.

the owner only needs to request it to be built.

[Jim Herpst]

Tim, given that we are not in a totally bad spot. I do also see Hanks points of group ownership ...getting the tooling. Just a big piece to bite into

[astjp2]

Be careful what you wish for. In an odd way we're kind of lucky there's no owner/manufacturer. In the litigious world we live in there would be a steady stream of cya "supplemental" inspections, mandatory life limits on certain components, service bullitens, letters etc etc. Most of it originating at the board table, not the engineering department as the legal department learns that 70+ year old aircraft are still flying around with there corporation's name on them!

If you've looked through the Cessna SID inspections you'll know what I mean.
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Scott, In the states, that is no longer 100% true, partly because of the Rotax heavy training issue fiasco, the FAA has said that unless it is an AD, we do not have to comply with updated airworthiness limitations issued by the manufacturer. Dave Rude posted a legal determination that states that if it was legal when it was certified, then unless it becomes a regulatory item (AD) then it is good for the life of the aircraft/engine/accessory. Tim

[Jim Herpst]

And then some of those SIDs become ADs. I think the sealed strut inspections started when the car dealer named Harry owned Taylorcraft. Not saying it is a bad thing but

[Hank Jarrett]

Kind of why I like the idea of a Foundation (us) owning the TCs. WE would be the board that made those decisions. Best thing would be if the value of the Foundation was so low that if someone sued you took the sign over the door down and told the person, "Your company now. Talk to the volunteer secretary over there and she will give you this months bills to pay." Lawyers walk away from cases where tehre are no assets to seize. Just have to structure the company so there is no value to go after.

[astjp2]

Own nothing!

[jstall]

I won't touch facebook, or twitter bad actors