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Originally Posted by Dantilla
This year, I will have the airplane up on jacks, inspection panels and interior removed, inside my own hangar.
The mechanic can show up do the normal very thorough inspection, and after any discrepancies are resolved, I will button everything back up.
I enjoy this, and I won't be taking up any floor space in the big maintenance hangar.
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I looked around until I found a shop that not only allows, but encourages owner-assist annuals. I pull panels, covers, clean up things, replace parts, everything not involving an inspection; everything is discussed first, nothing is done without being inspected or supervised. It saves a bit, but more importantly, it teaches me more about this thing. These guys prefer to have it in their shop, because that's where all their tools, books, etc are. They also do as you described at your hangar and will do a very thorough inspection that way. Also, I'm being supervised, so I can log the time and eventually get my own license. I'm at 0S9; great little strip.