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  • Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems

    Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems An FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) technician is not qualified to do internal maintenance on instruments and related line replaceable units discussed in this chapter. This must be carried out at facilities equipped with ... specialized equipment needed to perform the maintenance properly. Qualified technicians with specialized training and intimate knowledge of instruments perform this type of work, usually under repair station certification. However, certified airframe technicians and A&P technicians are charged with…

  • 14 CFR § 43.7 Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuildi

    Persons authorized to approve aircraft, airframes, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or component parts for return to service after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (a) Except as provided in this section and § 43.17, no person, other than the Administrator ... approve an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part for return to service after it has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. (b) The holder of a mechanic certificate or an inspection authorization may approve an aircraft…

  • Light-sport Category Aircraft Maintenance

    standard airworthiness certificated airplane; however, there are some differences in who may inspect or maintain these aircraft. Light-sport category aircraft may be maintained and inspected by: 1. A repairman (light-sport category aircraft) with a Maintenance rating ... station; or 4. The holder of a sport pilot certificate may perform preventive maintenance on a light-sport category aircraft owned or operated by that pilot. Light-sport category aircraft must have a condition inspection performed annually, in accordance with…