Loadingā¦
9
Sparks flying from that backyard 'repair' shop have me worried
I live near the small airfield on the east side, and for the past month, I've noticed a new setup in a resident's backyard. They're calling it an aircraft repair shop, but from what I can see, it's just a shed with some tools. Last week, I saw literal sparks coming out while they were working on what looked like a Cessna's engine. As someone who manages properties, I know a thing or two about safety codes, and this screams violation. For us mechanics, cutting corners like this isn't just sloppy, it's dangerous. I get that hangar space is expensive, but this isn't the solution. If we don't self-regulate better, we're inviting trouble. Maybe we need a local group to check on these pop-up shops before something bad happens.
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
alicef986mo ago
Watching sparks fly near an airfield is never a good sign. You're right to be worried about safety codes being ignored. Backyard repairs on planes are a whole other level of risky. It's one thing to fix a lawnmower, but a Cessna engine? That's asking for trouble. Self-regulation sounds like a good idea, but who's going to step up and do it? Hopefully, someone takes notice before something goes really wrong.
8
diana_lewis516mo ago
Backyard plane repairs: because who needs certified professionals anyway?
3
abbya686mo ago
Just call the FAA, they take unapproved repairs very seriously.
3