[quote=jimkonst]
My plan is to placard for a while, then see who has the best kit.
Jim,
>>>You mean the best price?
Not necessarily, but maybe.
>>>NOBODY is going to develop a kit for this other than Cessna.
I was under the impression that there was a kit out by another manufacturer...perhaps I was mistaken.
>>>Cessna is the manufacturer, they did the engineering, issued the Service Bulletin BEFORE it was an AD, made the kit- which in my opinion is now considered factory parts, AND the Cessna kit and SB is in the AD, so you HAVE to use what it calls for otherwise use a AMOC. Since the Cessna kit is under $100, I really don't see a rush to make kits by another party. So, either buy a kit from Cessna, or install the placard and leave it at that. I'm amazed that the FAA allowed owners to slap a sticker on the panel and promise not to do spins. Sticker or not- it'll still spin!!!
I am amazed that on the strength of two accidents the FAA would mandate alteration of the entire fleet without individual inspections.
From the standpoint of liability, Cessna has moved to prevent future financial losses but has in essence admitted that the rudder was improperly designed, improperly tested, and occasionaly, improperly installed. I am not certain, but I believe that that opens them for lawsuits going back before the 18 yr cutoff mandated by the GA Revitalization Act. So everybody who lost somebody in a spin can take a shot at Cessna.
If I am wrong, someboady please coreect me.
Having seen Hung's pictures and hearing that it is a one hour proceedure, I am less reluctant to change the hardware. Previous to that I had read a $500 dollar figure.
Jim
