Find An A&P/IA By Number?

[NW_Pilot]

Is there a way I can look up and A&P/IA by their Number in my log book?

 

[Geronimo4497]

No. Why do you ask?

 

[erj-145mech]

Nope, you need a name to do this. Same as any airmen in the database.

Also, you can't tell if they are active, retired or even deceased as there is no way for the FAA to track currency of the A&P's. IA's will show up as their activities are tracked bi-ennially.

 

[NW_Pilot]

Cannot make out his name form his signature. But his number is there just want to verify it's a real A&P IA?


OK, Update local DAR's knows the fella all good. Name Checked Out!!

 

[bocefus]

Printed name should be a requirement. Type written, or computer printed entries are highly encouraged

 

[avbug]

I generally make a sticker for the logbook, and type it up that way. Where that's not possible, I handwrite it in, and print my name beneath my signature.

Some prefer not do that under the misguided impression it provides some protection and anonymity...like their number doesn't give them away. They're the same crowd that doesn't mark their tools on the belief that they're avoiding liability issues.

I sign, and I mark my tools.

 

[NW_Pilot]

I generally make a sticker for the logbook, and type it up that way. Where that's not possible, I handwrite it in, and print my name beneath my signature.

Some prefer not do that under the misguided impression it provides some protection and anonymity...like their number doesn't give them away. They're the same crowd that doesn't mark their tools on the belief that they're avoiding liability issues.

I sign, and I mark my tools.

Yea, I mark my tools also!

I Was able to track down IA today and get 337 that never made it to FAA marked in logs IA kept his paperwork some how it was a 337 missing from my logs. Nice what a new IA can find!!!

 

[Air 1]

I sign, and I mark my tools.

Not to hijack this thread, but please elaborate on marking the tools. I've heard arguments on both sides, whats your take on it?

 

[avbug]

Some mechanics believe that marking one's tools puts one in jeopardy in the event a tool is inadvertantly left in one's work. Some also believe that the value of the tool is diminished by engraving or marking it.

There's some truth to both. However, I believe in marking my tools by engraving them, and I believe strongly in tool control. I shadow my tool boxes, which involves lining the boxes with foam, and the foam being cut out in the shape of the tool. I'm just shy of fanatical about tool control; I use multi colored foam so that a missing tool is obvious, along with labels on the foam for each tool so it's identified, and a tool control catalog that identifies the inventory for each rollaway or box, the drawer, and the item.

When work is complete, part of the job is ensuring that every tool is returned to it's place, which can be verified from the job or work order, the inventory, and a visual inspection of the boxes.

This does not ensure that a tool can't be left behind, but it makes a good faith effort to ensure that all tools are accounted during work. If someone else borrows a tool, it's got my name on it, and I have a record of who borrowed it to comply with my tool tracking procedures. I've worked in repair stations where we all carried tool chits, which were metalic discs on a ring, numbered and assigned to us. Any time we borrowed a tool from the company tool crib or another mechanic, we'd put a chit there...if a tool gets left behind, trace the tool and you'll find out who left it there. I also believe in taking responsibility for my mistakes.

If a tool is left behind, the aircraft should be grounded until the tool is located. I'm very serious about that. I've been known to put a halt on a fleet if a tool turns up missing, until that tool is accounted.

As far as the value of the tool; I do believe a tool is an investment, but I don't see it as an asset to preserve for later sale. A tool purchase is an investment in that a quality tool should be built to last a long time, hopefully a lifetime, and I'm investing today in the purchase of a tool that will be in use decades later. My tools bear scratches and marks and wear from use, and most are engraved in some place. In some cases, mainly plated tools, the plating may be damaged and may chip or peel as a result of engraving, but other marking such as laser marking may be used.

Where marking tools really comes to value is when working alongside other mechanics. Preventing disagreements over who owns a tool or who is responsible for a tool is necessary. More than once I've been able to settle a disagreement over a tool in someone's box by locating my markings on it. I've had flashlights walk off and located them in someone else's posession. Any claim to it is quickly settled by referring to my marks.

Some don't believe in marking, and they're entitled to their point of view. However, my opinion is that generally those who hold those views don't exercise proper tool control in general. I'm sure you'll hear altenative views on the subject.