DAR cost - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T11:14:13Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/dar-cost?feed=yes&xn_auth=noRepairman certificate was a b…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-09:2606393:Comment:8381982021-06-09T17:04:26.838ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p><em>Repairman certificate was a breeze. Went to the FSDO for that.</em></p>
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<p>Reminds me of my bizarre experience getting a Repairman's Certificate! I don't want to creep this thread, so you can read about it <a href="http://www.zenith.aero/profiles/blogs/2606393:BlogPost:315867" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br/><br/></p>
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<p><em>Repairman certificate was a breeze. Went to the FSDO for that.</em></p>
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<p>Reminds me of my bizarre experience getting a Repairman's Certificate! I don't want to creep this thread, so you can read about it <a href="http://www.zenith.aero/profiles/blogs/2606393:BlogPost:315867" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.<br/><br/></p>
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<p></p> My point exactly, I pay him t…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-09:2606393:Comment:8381972021-06-09T16:24:32.667Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>My point exactly, I pay him to read about ad's that years ago that only the IA subscribed to ( a microfiche service) . Today with the internet i don't need him redo my work. I would agree the second set of eyes is nice. As an A&P I performed 100 hr. inspections using the same checklist and procedures as the annual.. HMMM.. like the guy in one of the prior posts was a DAR with little experience in the type. how about complying with some STC's and the needed payoff, after all how could i…</p>
<p>My point exactly, I pay him to read about ad's that years ago that only the IA subscribed to ( a microfiche service) . Today with the internet i don't need him redo my work. I would agree the second set of eyes is nice. As an A&P I performed 100 hr. inspections using the same checklist and procedures as the annual.. HMMM.. like the guy in one of the prior posts was a DAR with little experience in the type. how about complying with some STC's and the needed payoff, after all how could i read the instructions and follow the directions without financial oil used</p>
<p>do not mention cfi's who make a bi-annual check into a production. I know a guy who was fleeced in a series of flights. If you cant tell in 16 minutes if the guy is competent...give up</p>
<p></p> This IA did you no favors if…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-09:2606393:Comment:8381922021-06-09T01:02:02.635ZMel Asberryhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MelAsberry
<p>This IA did you no favors if he signed off the aircraft based on your inspection. An A&P may delegate you to do work and then sign it off; but an IA may <strong>NOT delegate an inspection</strong>. He must perform the inspection himself.</p>
<p>This IA did you no favors if he signed off the aircraft based on your inspection. An A&P may delegate you to do work and then sign it off; but an IA may <strong>NOT delegate an inspection</strong>. He must perform the inspection himself.</p> DAR's , IA's and DPE's all go…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-08:2606393:Comment:8382742021-06-08T21:25:50.109Zchristopher fryatthttps://zenith.aero/profile/christopherfryatt
<p>DAR's , IA's and DPE's all gouge whatever they can in an area. Hell as an A&P id do my annual on certified plane and the idiot IA would want excess cash h to sign it off with nothing done but checking that I checked the AD's!!!</p>
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<p>in the early 80's the company i worked for would import the DPE from up north ( a company employee ) until locals discovered the moneybags wouldn't fall in their lap</p>
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<p>DAR's , IA's and DPE's all gouge whatever they can in an area. Hell as an A&P id do my annual on certified plane and the idiot IA would want excess cash h to sign it off with nothing done but checking that I checked the AD's!!!</p>
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<p>in the early 80's the company i worked for would import the DPE from up north ( a company employee ) until locals discovered the moneybags wouldn't fall in their lap</p>
<p></p> Just an update. I recently i…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-07:2606393:Comment:8381522021-06-07T15:19:44.012ZMel Asberryhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MelAsberry
<p>Just an update. I recently instituted a 10% discount for DAR services to all <strong>Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, and Fire Fighters.</strong></p>
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<p>These Guys and Gals deserve recognition for their sacrifice. </p>
<p>Just an update. I recently instituted a 10% discount for DAR services to all <strong>Military Veterans, Law Enforcement, and Fire Fighters.</strong></p>
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<p>These Guys and Gals deserve recognition for their sacrifice. </p> I would keep calling and go…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-24:2606393:Comment:8075502021-01-24T16:46:05.767ZBrad Paynehttps://zenith.aero/profile/BradPayne
<p> I would keep calling and go up the chain if they wont assist with certification of the aircraft. It's part of what they are supposed to do and are staffed to do with your tax dollars. </p>
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<p>I have heard of backlogs of 3 months in our area. I only had to wait 2 weeks. The person that came out was helpful and nice as could be. All at no additional cost then paying your fedral taxes.</p>
<p> I would keep calling and go up the chain if they wont assist with certification of the aircraft. It's part of what they are supposed to do and are staffed to do with your tax dollars. </p>
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<p>I have heard of backlogs of 3 months in our area. I only had to wait 2 weeks. The person that came out was helpful and nice as could be. All at no additional cost then paying your fedral taxes.</p> John,
We are blessed- he char…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-22:2606393:Comment:8067752021-01-22T16:37:34.530ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
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<p>We are blessed- he charged me the same in 2019- I thought it was a fair price indeed. And FYI to all, he told me he will support anyone East of the Mississippi River, although his travel expenses may grow your individual cost.</p>
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<p>We are blessed- he charged me the same in 2019- I thought it was a fair price indeed. And FYI to all, he told me he will support anyone East of the Mississippi River, although his travel expenses may grow your individual cost.</p> Paid $550 about 8 years ago. …tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-21:2606393:Comment:8062352021-01-21T15:55:28.687ZPatrick Hoythttps://zenith.aero/profile/PatrickHoyt
<p>Paid $550 about 8 years ago. I was pretty much ready for anything (paperwork organized, panels off, videos of certain tests, doughnuts, etc).</p>
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<p>The guy said my airplane looked better than a lot of them, after which it was mostly a paperwork inspection. He did want to see it run. He had his own paperwork to fill out, and didn't use the "green pack" from the EAA.</p>
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<p>Repairman certificate was a breeze. Went to the FSDO for that.</p>
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<p>Paid $550 about 8 years ago. I was pretty much ready for anything (paperwork organized, panels off, videos of certain tests, doughnuts, etc).</p>
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<p>The guy said my airplane looked better than a lot of them, after which it was mostly a paperwork inspection. He did want to see it run. He had his own paperwork to fill out, and didn't use the "green pack" from the EAA.</p>
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<p>Repairman certificate was a breeze. Went to the FSDO for that.</p>
<p></p> Sounds about right, ours woun…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-21:2606393:Comment:8062192021-01-21T13:50:05.843ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>Sounds about right, ours wound up slightly under, but travel wasn't too bad for him, the travel expenses can add up quick. </p>
<p>Sounds about right, ours wound up slightly under, but travel wasn't too bad for him, the travel expenses can add up quick. </p> For those who aren’t already…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-21:2606393:Comment:8060822021-01-21T01:43:36.734ZDaniel Niendorffhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielNiendorff
<p>For those who aren’t already aware, Mel is highly regarded in the Vans community for being knowledgable, thorough, and fair.</p>
<p>For those who aren’t already aware, Mel is highly regarded in the Vans community for being knowledgable, thorough, and fair.</p>