Originally Posted by
Mutant Mthfr
I was hoping to receive advise from experienced AS350 operators.
So far not one reply.
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In my case the chief pilot is also the maintenance controller and company owner. He is a standover man. A bully and a tyrant with a propensity for violent outbursts. He holds the maintenance provider over a barrel by way of unpaid invoices.
So, once again I'll ask the question.......
What would you do?
I hope you'll have the specialized reply you want... but sincerely, the problem here is not if the swashplate is hot (you have the manual and you already know that it is abnormal, ¿right?). The point is that you are a pilot and you have lost confidence in the maintenance system and management in your company. This is a bad situation for all the involved here. You end up thinking that something bad can happen, which puts a lot of stress on you and even fear every time you here a noise from above (I have passed through this). On the other hand, pilots with no confidence in the maintenance systems ara soon tagged as "picky" pilots and are really difficult to handle by the management.
You should look for a job in another company before they fire you.