The Unexpected Perks of an OCD Annual

While obsessive-compulsive disorder may be a pathology you do not wish in your life partner, consider yourself blessed to find it in your A&P.

Ben Younger

Friday, July 07, 2023 at 08:04 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The author found Fernie Nunez, an A&P mechanic whose "obsessive-compulsive" dedication ensures meticulous and proactive aircraft maintenance, even fixing issues not explicitly requested.
Fernie consistently demonstrates superior problem-solving skills, tackling complex repairs that other mechanics struggled with, establishing himself as a Bonanza specialist.
His thoroughness includes extensive test flights after annuals to verify every system, building deep trust with the author regarding the aircraft's airworthiness.
This exceptional level of workmanship allows the author to fly his airplane with complete confidence, prioritizing Fernie's precision and care above all else.

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This past January, walking up to my fresh-out-of-annual Beechcraft Bonanza in a heated hangar in Moriarty, New Mexico, I immediately noticed something different about my bird. The wing-walk section leading to the door was brand new—black-as-night paint, with a perfect grit. When I dropped her off, the walk had been dirt gray at best and had as much grip as the ice rink at Rockefeller Center.

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