AOPA Turbine Pilot Magazine - January 2015 - 110

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IN TODAY'S WORLD, we are encouraged to take an active part in whatever
we do. Do the same when it comes to
your aircraft's maintenance. Although
more and more shops are restricting
customer access to the maintenance
floor, that doesn't have to preclude you
from having a hand in your aircraft's
maintenance. If owner-assisted annuals are still commonplace at your shop,
take them up on the offer. Not only do
you get a detailed look at your machine,
you can actually perform some of the
maintenance, and that leads to a smaller
bill-and that makes many owners
happy.
If that doesn't work, remember
that it's simple enough to hand over
the aircraft and tell the shop to call
you when it's done. That call can be
quite a shocker, however, when the
final bill is many thousands of dollars
more than you expected. Instead, provide a list of squawks, if you have any,
in addition to your aircraft when you
drop it off. Tell the director of maintenance or mechanic to call or email an
estimate after the inspection portion is
done. Have them break that estimate
down into airworthy items and nice to
do but not required items, with a price
for each. This way, you can decide what
gets done and you will know exactly
what the bill will be once complete. No
surprises. Being proactive and taking
charge can have many benefits, including helping you control the cost of your
aircraft maintenance and avoiding
sticker shock.
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toll-free 800-872-2672.

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