I'm afraid that you are showing a substantial misunderstanding of the Permit revalidation (not renewal) process.
Now let me see
Built aircraft -Check
Operated it for 7 years -Check
Audited by CAA without issue -Check
Consider self expect on Permit revalidation -Check
Sorry mate!
“YOU, the owner, are required to properly maintain and inspect the aircraft according to the schedule applied. Whilst it does include a limited physical inspection of the aeroplane, it is primarily an audit of YOUR management of the aeroplane. The inspection that is done, is very shallow compared to what would be done for a CofA renewal.”
My inspector and I have agreed the schedule as per LAA regs and with the additional work I would have to disagree that the inspection is inferior to a C of A. My Inspector is one of the most qualified in the LAA with extensive c of a experience.
“If you are relying upon the permit revalidation inspection to enhance your safety, beyond that audit function, then you are deluding yourself, and degrading your safety below where it should be.”
Where did I give that impression? I take engineering standards and safety extremely seriously.
“With regard to the specific component, it cannot be properly inspected without partial disassembly of that part of the aeroplane.”
When I was working with LAA eng after the accident it was agreed that the component was visible and any issue would probably be spotted as part of a DI (new brackets only). I have no info which states that this has changed, which is odd as I am in regular contact with LAA eng on all things MCR – last call was yesterday.
“So, ultimately, nobody knows if that component is at any enhanced risk of failing on your aeroplane next week. In the previous accident, it was only a few flying hours past the permit revalidation.”
But the previous accident was to a different and almost unique bracket. As a aircraft and engine reliability man (not GA) I would be much happier if my aircraft had std MK2 basketry, but there has been no issue with the LAA version.
If you want to take this further can I suggest you do so off line
Rod1