This is always an interesting topic. Several years we met with an AME/A&P who told us what he can do and what we are responsible for. Technically, we are the "Director of Maintenance" for our own aircraft. As the Director of Maintenance it is up to us to see that all AD's SB's etc are complied with and that when things break we get them fixed. If you feel you are being hosed by an AME/A&P you as the Director of Maintenance can take him/her to take a hike and get another opinion. The AME/A&P is the person who performs the the work and signs off on the work he/she has done.
Harry Wiebe
C-GPSU
Winnipeg
