Hi guys
First post here, although I have been in contact with Rajay privately before with regards to the many questions I have regarding Grumman seaplanes. I thought I'd start a new thread instead of resurrecting the one from 2012.
Just for a bit of background info, I'm moving to Key West and will be starting a small seaplane charter operation. Like most of us, I'd imagine, I would really like to use an old Grumman and I am going to make damn sure that I explore all options before I have to settle for anything else (although I'm fully aware that is the most likely outcome).
Having read the topic down the page about Mallards returning to the skies I have to admit to swearing when I read that Mallards were effectively withdrawn from service after the Chalks accident. I have tried using the interwebz to find where this is written and have had no joy. I've also tried finding info about the Mallard Owners Group and just keep getting a diagram of the spar mod.
So here's my question for those of you in the know - if a Mallard has had the spar mod actioned, can it return to part 135 work? The reason ask is that j18/N98BS is for sale and has had the spar mod completed.
Many thanks to you guys who have already deposited a gold mine of information on this forum. You've already made my job much easier.
Cheers
Buter