Quote Originally Posted by N981MS View Post
I concur with Dave and to clarify a bit. An A and P license is required to sign off the condition inspection. Not an IA.
I think the key word above is sign off. I know several seccond owners who have developed trusted relationships with an A&P that works this way. The owner opens up the airplane does the inspection according to a specified check list, then when that is complete, Tha A&P comes over and goes over the checklist and makes spot checks of some areas and then signs off the inspection. Check the wordIng specified on the airworthiness certificate. Mine says, "I certify that this aircraft has been inspected (date) in accordance with the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 43 appendix D and found to be in a condition for safe operation. (Signature) Nowhere does it specify who does the inspection.