Originally Posted by Brian_Anderson
Originally Posted by Grants_Pass_Bill
Who is ultimately responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft?

Pilot / Owner correct?

"I have inspected this spinner assembly, (P/N, S/N), and have determined this assembly to be airworthy for use on my personal use aircraft, (S/N), registered in my name."
Signed by the owner/pilot along with his certification number.


Bill,
Show me which reg. allows you to do that?
-Brian


Sec. 91.3 - Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.

(a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.

FAR 91.7 - Civil aircraft airworthiness

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

(b) The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.