bobhope2505
Active Member
I know this is a silly question, but I'd rather sound like a fool than be one. Can I prime completed sections anytime I want, or do I have to wait for the DAR inspection of the completed plane before priming/painting the exterior? I tried an Internet search but couldn't find a clear answer.
(Did find some surprisingly useful information from the FAA about painting aircraft here: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol...raft/amt_airframe_handbook/media/ama_Ch08.pdf )
I have the vert. stab. and rudder hanging from the rafters. I had the thought that it might be fun to prime them one of these weekends when I have nothing else to work on, but every photo I've seen of someone smiling with their final certificate was in front of an unpainted plane. I had a disturbing thought of the DAR telling me to reschedule my inspection once I've stripped off all the primer.
Syrus
(Did find some surprisingly useful information from the FAA about painting aircraft here: https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol...raft/amt_airframe_handbook/media/ama_Ch08.pdf )
I have the vert. stab. and rudder hanging from the rafters. I had the thought that it might be fun to prime them one of these weekends when I have nothing else to work on, but every photo I've seen of someone smiling with their final certificate was in front of an unpainted plane. I had a disturbing thought of the DAR telling me to reschedule my inspection once I've stripped off all the primer.
Syrus