.................When it comes time for someone to sign off the condition inspection by certifying that the aircraft is in a condition for safe operation, if an uncompleted SB ends up having an influence on the outcome of an accident, the FAA may have have a different view point on whether it was in a condition for safe operation or not.....
I'm considering buying an early S/N flying RV-12. The gear and fuel tank SB's are not completed. Are these mandatory?
Anyone can do maintenance, repair, service bulletins, and even modifications on an experimental aircraft. The repairman certificate only authorizes the condition inspection.