Regarding airworthiness inspections for EAB aircraft, are FAA DARs checking log books for "In Process Inspections"? AC20-27G implies this is required, but I can't find any references to these occurring in this forum. Most of the reports on airworthiness inspections mention that the DAR barely looked at the build log book. Obviously it's a good idea, but is it required?
I recently finished the empennage for an RV-8 and haven't had any tech counselors review my work. I've felt comfortable with the workmanship based on the Vans documentation, resources on the internet and AC43.13. I've gotten stuck a few times and posted on here or discussed with a tech counselor over the phone.
Apologies if this topic has been covered, but I couldn't find any threads on it.
AC 20-27G 8-3 In-Process Inspections. You should be aware that the FAA will not perform in-process inspections during the construction of your aircraft. Because of this, your documentation needs to indicate in-process inspections by knowledgeable persons such as EAA technical counselors or certificated mechanics. All in-process inspection documentation needs to include dates and names of all person(s) involved.
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_20-27G.pdf
I recently finished the empennage for an RV-8 and haven't had any tech counselors review my work. I've felt comfortable with the workmanship based on the Vans documentation, resources on the internet and AC43.13. I've gotten stuck a few times and posted on here or discussed with a tech counselor over the phone.
Apologies if this topic has been covered, but I couldn't find any threads on it.
AC 20-27G 8-3 In-Process Inspections. You should be aware that the FAA will not perform in-process inspections during the construction of your aircraft. Because of this, your documentation needs to indicate in-process inspections by knowledgeable persons such as EAA technical counselors or certificated mechanics. All in-process inspection documentation needs to include dates and names of all person(s) involved.
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_20-27G.pdf