EAA Chapter 648 has invested in tooling for the exclusive benefit of its members to build and maintain their aircraft. This document will explain how to get the most of that benefit while protecting the Chapter’s interest in these valuable assets. 

Policy

• EAA Chapter 648 tools are intended for the exclusive use of EAA Chapter 648 members for use on their personal Experimental or Certificated aircraft.

• EAA Chapter 648 tools are not to be used in any commercial context.  Specifically, they shall not be loaned, shared, or rented to non-members, nor used by members to provide a commercial service to non-members. 

• EAA Chapter 648 tools (except “High End” tools) shall remain the personal responsibility of the borrowing Chapter 648 member at all times, including transit from the Tool Storage location to the aircraft location and back.   Except for normal wear and tear or product malfunction, replacement or repair following loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the borrowing member.

• The Tool Committee and Technical Counselors will be available to answer members’ questions or provide assistance in the use of any Chapter 648 owned tools.

• For tools listed in High End Tools below, the member in need of using such tools will request a chaperone from among the Tool Committee or Technical Counselors.  The chaperone will accompany the tool and oversee its usage, ensuring the member learns the proper use and care of the tool(s).

High End Tools

None at this time

Tool Crib items

- Aircraft Scale set

- Aircraft jacks

- Craftsman 30 gallon air compressor

- Torque wrench

- Digital Borescope (requires computer with serial port)

- More to follow as it's inventoried