TXFlyGuy
Well-Known Member
Here is a real situation. No names, to protect both the guilty and the innocent...
You have an RV-8. Some maintenance was done, and your aircraft log was signed off by an A&P mechanic. Later on it is brought to your attention that the person who represented himself as an A&P does not have that FAA rating. Upon checking the FAA registry, it is confirmed that there is no record of this individual holding an A&P license.
He does hold an experimental repair license, however.
You are also advised since the sign off is illegal, your aircraft is no longer airworthy.
Your attitude is..."Until I get a formal letter from the FAA, all is well and I will continue to fly my plane."
This is a question for all of you wannabee attorneys...and you know who you are!
What say you? Is this person now guilty of a crime, with the full information on the situation? Or can he plead ignorance, and wait for the FAA to give him a call?
You have an RV-8. Some maintenance was done, and your aircraft log was signed off by an A&P mechanic. Later on it is brought to your attention that the person who represented himself as an A&P does not have that FAA rating. Upon checking the FAA registry, it is confirmed that there is no record of this individual holding an A&P license.
He does hold an experimental repair license, however.
You are also advised since the sign off is illegal, your aircraft is no longer airworthy.
Your attitude is..."Until I get a formal letter from the FAA, all is well and I will continue to fly my plane."
This is a question for all of you wannabee attorneys...and you know who you are!
What say you? Is this person now guilty of a crime, with the full information on the situation? Or can he plead ignorance, and wait for the FAA to give him a call?
