Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task J. Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-80
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…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 10-81
Chapter 10: Aircraft Systems › Maintenance of Instruments & Instrument Systems › Pitot-Static System Maintenance & Tests
aircraft manufacturer’s and instrument manufacturer’s approved maintenance documents should always be consulted for required maintenance and servicing instructions. FAA regulations must also be observed. Figure 10-137. An airspeed indicator makes extensive use of range markings. Altimeter Tests ... certified repair station. 14 CFR part 43, Appendix E details the requirements for these tests. Pitot-Static System Maintenance & Tests Water trapped in a pitot static system may cause inaccurate or intermittent indications on the pitot-static flight instruments. This…
14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration Open
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…