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B767Driver · December 9th, 2007, 21:52

I have a bad plug on an engine block heater. I took a multimeter and basically isolated it to the plug.

I've reread FAR Part 43 and have a question...as I didn't find my answer.

Can I go to the hardware store and buy a new plug for the heater? Is thhe heater considered an appliance? This repair is not listed under Preventative Maintenance. I'm not sure it's part of the type certificate data sheet.

My basic question...does an authorized mechanic need to perform this repair under FAR Part 43? Does the new plug have to be a TSO'd part? Or is this similar to installing and removing the oil cooler winterization plate?

(My mechanic is out of town.)

December 9th, 2007, 21:52	#1
B767Driver Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,955	Engine Block Heater I have a bad plug on an engine block heater. I took a multimeter and basically isolated it to the plug. I've reread FAR Part 43 and have a question...as I didn't find my answer. Can I go to the hardware store and buy a new plug for the heater? Is thhe heater considered an appliance? This repair is not listed under Preventative Maintenance. I'm not sure it's part of the type certificate data sheet. My basic question...does an authorized mechanic need to perform this repair under FAR Part 43? Does the new plug have to be a TSO'd part? Or is this similar to installing and removing the oil cooler winterization plate? (My mechanic is out of town.) __________________ A self described gym rat. "I got next."