Loss of an engine

[TomM]

I like the way you all think! As we know, if you look in the FAR definitions, "common sense" is not listed. The old models do not have the embossed area like the picture of the pressurized version. Based on the description of the STC, it appears that you cut the access hole, reinforce it with angle and then add nut plates to which a cover/seal would be screwed down to.

Unfortunately in this day and age, it is harder to find a mechanic willing to do minor alterations. I have also heard of other mechanics going through log books and disagreeing with the previous mechanic who did something as a minor alteration. That was the subject of an article in AOPA's legal section.

I think it is a good addition, but until I get it installed I am just going to have to ask the mechanic to spend the extra time and take out the baffles to check all that stuff and charge me for it......