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    About 12 years ago they planned 4 'L2' training courses. 12 persons on each. I made the cut for the first but had to decline as had a trip planned that period. The second was to be in Townsville and that was also closer to me. The cost was $400 and you got to keep the supplied course tools and their value was at least $400. Myles B was to run the 2nd, 3rd and 4th courses. The first one occurred. The next ones were cancelled due to no available funds in RAAus (the year before RAAus asked members to pay multiple memberships so they then experienced the reality of a reduced cash in flow the next year as they got the money the year before. Sadly the L2 courses never got traction. At a fly in a number of years back at an RAAus talk I asked the two Michael's about when L2 training would happen again. Their reply RAAus doesn't do training that's for Tafe. So maintainers are to gain their own training and experience. They didn't seem to care.
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    An example re my comment would be if engine won’t achieve high rpm then acr marked fail and RAAus will not register until reported that engine seen achieving high rpm. Only way forward is #26 for seller and a #13 at a later date then RAAus will issue current reg certificate.
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    Just do a google search for RAAus form 013 and then 026 and you will have them.
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    Yep agree; if unflyable the seller completes a form 26 and the buyer arranges the condition report (form 013) at a later date then gets registration and can fly.
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    Bert is a legend and better still shares his knowledge. I learnt much of Bert and last time had a cuppa with him in Speedy’s hangar in late September 2023. Checking over a bolt removal on the ASK 14. Please post the article on here once it is published by GFA.
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    I don't think so as its who did the annual maintenance IAW manufacturer, and the engine service IAW manufacturer, and propellor IAW manufacturer, etc. It's a condition report as presented that includes an engine run etc and flight details by the PIC. Some things will stand out some wont. I did an inspection (not a condition report) for a guy for a Sav VG; I listed 20 odd issues I was concerned about and advised him to show the images and report info to his instructor CFI who was also an L2. I said his Inst / L2 will be able to further advise as some things may not be necessary to do now and others immediate and may amount to at least $6K. He did not buy the aircraft. The seller later asked for a copy and I did not give it to him as was drafted by me for the prospective buyer. I had told the seller of the issues as I went over the aircraft and told him to make notes so he knew. (No free lunches from me with poor aircraft and have a copy if RAA ever needed it) In short his L2 may say some of my comments are a bit harsh; although my standard. I'm an L2 so need to always protect my reputation. I've been asked to overlook stuff or tick sighted for documents or log entries; my reply is always 'Nope' I don't want my name tarnished or highlighted at RAA or elsewhere. I call it as I see it presented. Cheers.
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    What was the damage, a tap on the arse end?
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    Looks like a hospital recovery bed for people suffering from Rotartitis🙃🚁
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    Maybe wrong but looks like fuel feed hoses exit out of top of tank through inline filters into a "T' then to Gascolator and then to the electric fuel pump and onto engine. And maybe the tank vents from top of tank and exit lower fuselage. Is that how yours is hooked up.
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    If it dribbles i'd suspect the valve is blocked should run if all valves are on.
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    Except; can't turn on strobe and landing lights🤪🙃
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    They seem to style the tech reports in the Sport Pilot magazine from these findings. I have a copy of the maintenance authorities and what L1, L2 and L4's can do on my hangar wall (it was in a past Sport Pilot) so any opinions people have can be sorted. Saves any incorrect info getting shared around.
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    Maybe 7 years ago they said they did a check of one months renewals; an audit type check of 300 rego renewals and found 30 non-compliant, that's 10%. This would be a good guess at what they are wanting to fix.
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    The fault lies at the feet of the owner / maintainer who does the annual, 100 hourly other maintenance repairs etc in the first place.
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    Sounds good, remember being shown through your hangar and some other aircraft at a flyin at Childers club house a couple of years back. Be good to have them back in the air and the one off to a new owner. Look forward hearing how things go.
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    No worries, all good, Cheers mate.
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    Picture needs to be of the plane. I have passed on to one person; and if they look here won't see the plane.
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    Agree; would be responsible for the correctness of inspection and it is good that its being checked by RAA; need to eliminate dodgy work regarding these inspections; like RAA reported finding dodgy bfr's (400kms between the instructor and pilot as one example) and like dodgy car road worthy's being picked up and actioned. Will make things safer and compliant.
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    Were they saying they are changing the tech manual in this area?; I wouldn't think an L2 would take on any owners responsibility; only responsibility for maintenance work that they perform to an aircraft. Regarding the condition report it specifically states wording about responsibility - "The Level 2 / 4 inspector (or LAME) does not assume responsibility for the airworthiness or otherwise of this aircraft. Airworthiness of the aircraft rests solely with the owner." Any detailed attention to ACR's is good I reckon.
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    This is the pdf of the Gazelle maintenance manual that a forum member did a number of years ago. Skyfox CA25 Service Manual.pdf
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    skyfox story-dgc.pdf I found this article when I owned a Skyfox and found it a nice overview of the models. Hope its enjoyed.
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    Ok send me an email or pm yours again. I did sell my trailer supports to a guy who bought a Gazelle. They were the ones from the wing tip end to the attachment lug on the fin, both sides and from the leading edge tube to the undercarriage. Aileron hangar repairs would best be advice for Coastal Aviation. There is an alloy repair method and have heard of repairing the ply wood originals. Maybe post an information question on the Skyfox forums. I do have a pdf of the Gazelle maintenance manual I can email to you as well.
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    I sold the Skyfox 7 years ago. It was 0606 and originally fitted with Aeropower and suffered a prang and was rebirthed as 0637 in 1994 with an 80 hp Rotax. I don't have the maintenance manual. Maybe Rob Stowe at Coastal Aviation may be of assistance. I did work out how to make new undercarriage bungees same as factory and if you want a copy of the procedure I made up let me know your email. Mine was a 21 went well and had 490 hours when sold. Rob is on Sunshine Coast are you based near there?
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    Also for an aircraft presented in flying condition at time of sale otherwise a Form 28 would be the change of ownership and do the form 13 before flight is undertaken. Might be a good article for the Sport Pilot so we all know the procedure.
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    As oil discussion is for Rotax and they take less than 3 litres (usually 2.8lts) at $19 per litre so only $57 every 50 hours; therefore even if your alternate oil choice is free it's only a $57 saving every 50 hours. No worth any searching for an alternate product especially considering the gearbox internals needs regarding oil properties. In my opinion anyone running a Rotax 912 and chooses to run oil other than recommended needs an upper cut, clip under the ear or even a kick up the arse to wake them up.
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