I was googling around for advice on buying a used RV and hit on a link to the PDF from Vans
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/letters/buying_a_flying_rv.pdf
This section caught my eye:
I understand that an A&P IA or the original builder (if s/he applied for and rec'd the Repairman's Cert) has to do the annual, but I thought the owner could make mods w/o "sign off by others". The catch being those mods need to pass muster at annual. Am I mistaken?
http://www.vansaircraft.com/pdf/letters/buying_a_flying_rv.pdf
This section caught my eye:
MAINTENANCE
One of the big advantages of an Experimental airplane is that the builder may receive a Repairman?s Certificate. This document allows him to sign off all necessary maintenance and repair on this one airplane. This privilege does NOT go with the airplane if it is sold. It remains with the builder. The new owner must have condition inspections, maintenance and repairs signed off by an Airframe and Powerplant certificate holder, or by the holder of the Repairman?s Certificate. The owner without these credentials can perform some regular maintenance items, just as with certified aircraft. Check the FARs for permitted maintenance.
I understand that an A&P IA or the original builder (if s/he applied for and rec'd the Repairman's Cert) has to do the annual, but I thought the owner could make mods w/o "sign off by others". The catch being those mods need to pass muster at annual. Am I mistaken?