Disconnecting Hobbs Meter

[Andrew_VT]

CLR2LAN,
are you running some kinda charter operation to need to know specific times to bill "clients"? If so, you're not doing that bad to have 1200 hours and your own 135 certificate! (I know big assumptions make me the ass, wouldnt have it any other way)

 

[Wiggums]

Your about to be nominated for the tool of the year award.

There is no legitimate reason to disable to hobbs meter. The fact you want to hide the swtich behind the panel makes the whole thing pretty shady. If you want to track times for clients then you either get ACARS, or use the pencil/clock method. The pencil/clock method works great that's the way even the largest charter/fractionals do it.

The fact that you are considering doing something like this makes me think that you are doing some other grey or illegal things.

 

[Junkflyer]

I actually know someone who did that (wired a hobbs switch on a 135 aircraft) to save time for inspections, etc. The feds did find out which resulted in a huge fine and needless to say he is out of business now.

 

[minitour]

I was about to pipe up again in defense, but I aparently missed the part where he said he wanted to hide the switch behind the panel.

After reading that, I've got to admit....something seems up.

Do the 337 field approval and put the switch in the panel...if an inspector will authorize it. The airplane doesn't need a hobbs meter anyway.

Don't hide the switch...that just sounds funky.

-mini

 

[CLR2LAN]

yeah, i'm probably going to just get the timer someone posted - never thought it would be considered an alteration, besides the company is paying for it.

 

[No Delay]

I still have to call B.S.

You sir, are up to no good!

 

[Lead Sled]

I've only know one individual, an aircraft salesman, who disconnected a Hobb meter on a brand new, ferry time only, Cessna 421. This noble gentleman disconnected it on several occassions when he took his girlfriend on some trips. He got caught. The buyer of the airplane wasn't happy. It was very ugly. (It actually couldn't have happend to a more deserving guy. :beer: )

LS

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Well, hopefully, someone knows or has an idea who CLR2LAN is and will look into into him and his operation. This guy should be investigated.

If you do, report him to the FSDO and have them keep an eye on him.

 

[CLR2LAN]

Well, hopefully, someone knows or has an idea who CLR2LAN is and will look into into him and his operation. This guy should be investigated.

If you do, report him to the FSDO and have them keep an eye on him.

Absolutely - you tool, you'll make a great ***** one day. I hear the regional’s are hiring if you'd like to get started. With your 99% on your ATP, you'll be the CP's pet in no time.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Absolutely - you tool, you'll make a great ***** one day. I hear the regional’s are hiring if you'd like to get started. With your 99% on your ATP, you'll be the CP's pet in no time.

Gee that worked better than I thought.

...CLR2LAN, you're wayyyyyy too easy.:laugh: :laugh: