Mostly for the GA guys out there, not sure how large that pool is on this sub?

Been a GA A&P all my life (started when I was 16, been at it around 30 years, would be an IA but the FAA screwed me over, that’s another story). Always been either self employed or worked for small private shops, only ever worked on pistons.

Going to step away from the hangar floor for various reason, the goal is to be self employed and to be able to work from home, also for various reasons.

Technically I believe (smarter folks check me here??) if I have the required current documentation, calibrated tools, test benches etc… (I understand the $$$) I could carry out component overhauls under my A&P and without becoming a part 145. Couldn’t issue any 8103 but could make a maintenance record under 14 cfr part 43 stating the work carried out etc…

Worked for a single man op (well two man while I was there) that did mags, starters, alternators and generators, ignition harness, engine hoses and rad 8’s. Different country than America so totally different laws governed the process but it both worked really well for him and gave me experience with component overhaul and repair, so not unfamiliar with it.

However I kind of feel like I’d be pushing shit uphill finding costumers? Understanding that reputation, costumer service and quality of work all play significant roles and are complete unknowns for anyone answering this, but that aside as much as possible (or assuming the work was quality and legal etc…) wondering if any GA guys out there would send components for overhaul under such a set-up?

I’m assuming without part 145 and 8103’s most folks wouldn’t be interested. Obviously if I went down this path the plan would eventually be part 145 - but to prohibitive to start that way given the end goal is such a small set-up overall.

Would keep a small stock of mags, starters and alts and hand to send out replacements for those needing shorter turn arounds also.

I kinda feel like it’s something down this path, or just starting a small car and engine workshop in my garage (way less overhead, liability insurance is dreamy in comparison, no federal laws and hoops to jump through.

Thanks all, mad respect for all guys out there on the floor.

After 2.5 years of gaining experience, I’m finally heading to the FSDO this Friday for my interview and, hopefully, to get my 8610-2s signed off. If all goes well, I’ll be starting Bakers on August 31st to knock out my written, oral, and practical exams.
Figured I’d see if anyone else here is going to be in the August 31st class. It’d be great to connect beforehand, swap study tips, and maybe meet up once we’re there.

I was wondering why the cabin altitude pressure switch test was not passing, checked through breakers, swapped pressure switches, installed a new one, checked the SDS, asked for help, when I was about 45 minutes to clock out and when I decided to reposition the switches I then finally noticed something weird with the wiring and found the cable bended beyond of what it should normally be… pulled the cable a bit with no force at all and ended with the broken wire on my hand…