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The Basics of Maintenancein General Aviation

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U.S. Department

of Transportation

Federal Aviation

Administration

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Basics of Maintenance

In General Aviation

for Pilots and Technicians

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FAA-Flight Standards Division

2300 E. Devon Ave

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Tel: 847-294-7623

FAX 847-294-8001

Aviation Safety Program Manager

Airworthiness Representative

Richard Mileham

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Web Address

[email protected]

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OBJECTIVE

This presentation is designed to provide

aviators with information concerning

aircraft maintenance and preventative

maintenance.

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MAINTENANCE

Ensure the Airworthinessof the Aircraft

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FEDERAL AVIATION

REGULATIONS (FAR’s)

FAR Part 1: Definitions and Abbreviations

FAR Part 43: Maintenance, Preventive

Maintenance, Rebuilding and

Alterations

FAR Part 91: General Operating Rules

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FAR Part 1

Definition of......

Preventive Maintenance: “simple or

minor preservation operations and the

replacement of small standard parts

not involving complex assemblyoperations.”

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What is maintenance?

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Definitions continued

Maintenance: is;

InspectionsOverhaul

Repair

Preservation and

Replacement of Parts

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FAR Part 91, Subpart E

General Operating

and

Flight Rules

TOOLS

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Maintenance Regulations in

FAR Part 91

The 400 series of FAR Part 91 states the

maintenance regulations for owners and

operators.

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Who is responsible for the Airworthiness of the Aircraft

N1202

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For FAR Part 91

General Aviation Operations, the

Owner or Operator is Primarily

Responsible

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Part 91 continued

Specifically, FAR 91.403 (a) states: owner or

operator is primarily responsible for

maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy

condition.

This includes compliance with Part 39.

FAR Part 39 concerns Airworthiness

Directives.

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Part 91 continued

FAR 91.403(b) states: No person may

perform maintenance, preventivemaintenance, or alterations on an aircraft

other than prescribed in this subpart, and

other applicable regulations, including

Part 43.

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Aircraft that have been certificated

in the Experimental Category.

Did you know................

All U.S. registered aircraft are

required to be maintained inaccordance with the Federal Aviation

Regulation Part 43 except for one

category of aircraft.

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Part 91 continued

FAR 91.405 Maintenance Required, paragraph

(b) states: Each owner of an aircraft shall

ensure that maintenance personnel make

appropriate entries in the aircraft maintenance

records indicating the aircraft has been

approved for return to service.

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Part 91 continued

FAR 91.407 (a)(1) states: No person may

operate any aircraft that has undergone

maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration unless it has beenapproved for return to service by a person

authorized under Part 43.7 and .................

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Part 91 continued

the maintenance record entry

required by FAR 43.9 has been

made.

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FAR 91 requires maintenance

to be performed in accordance with

FAR 43

Lets take a look at therequirements of FAR 43

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FAR 43.3 Persons Authorized

Paragraph (g) states that a holder of a

pilot certificate may performpreventive maintenance on any

aircraft owned or operated by that

pilot.

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FAR 43.3 Persons Authorized

continued

Provided the aircraft is not being used under FAR Part 121, 127, 129,

or 135.

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Remember what FAR

91.405 & 91.407 statedabout maintenance

records?

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If maintenance is performed, it

must be entered in a maintenancerecord and approved for return to

service by a person authorized.

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FAR 43.7 Persons Authorized to

Approve for Return to Service

Paragraph (f) states a person holding at

least a private pilot certificate mayapprove an aircraft for return to service

after performing preventive

maintenance

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FAR 43.9 Content, Form and Disposition

of Preventive Maintenance Records

Paragraphs (a)(1),(2) & (4), states each

person who performs preventivemaintenance shall make an entry in the

maintenance record of that equipment

containing the following:

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A description of the work performed.

The date of completion

Total Aircraft Time = TAT

Your signature, certificate number,and kind of certificate.

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ie.

Private Pilot =PP#123456789

Commercial Pilot = CP#123456789

ATP = ATP #123456789

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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE RECORD

DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED SIGNATURE

1/21/98TAT. 4,625 Replaced Rt. Main landing gear Tire with Goodyear

Tach: 962 600X6, 6 ply rating .Followed procedures of Cessna Service Manual for

replacement of tire. Sec:.....Par:.....etc.

.

Ima B. Good Ima B. Good

PP #123456789

TachTime(Optional)

Airframe Log Book

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Lets take a look at what types of

preventivemaintenance

you areauthorized to

perform!

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Powerplant

replacing any hose

connection except;

hydraulic connections

Removing, checking, and

replacing magnetic chip

detectors, and Replacing

any cowling,

Unless `

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Removal of the prop

is required to get the nose

bowl off

“UNLESS”

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Powerplant continued

replacing prefabricated fuel lines

cleaning or replacing fuel and oilstrainer or filters

replacing or cleaning spark plugs and

setting gap

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Landing Gear

landing gear tires, servicing struts

wheel bearings

safety wire or cotter keys

lubrication, not requiring disassembly

replacing wheels and skis where no

W&B is involved

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Did you say that as a Pilot,I can change my own tires ??

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Fuselage & Interior

Replenishing hydraulic fluid

Replacing side windows ??

Repairing upholstery

Replacing safety belts

Replacing seats or seat parts

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Fuselage & Interior

continued

Replacing & servicing batteries

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Electrical

Trouble shooting and repairing broken

circuits in landing light wiring

Replacing bulbs, reflectors, & lenses or

position or landing lights

G l P i M i

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General Preventive Maintenance

Items

simple fabric patches

refinishing decorative coatings

applying preservative or protective materials

making simple repairs to fairings,

nonstructural items

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General Preventive Maintenance

Items continued

installation of anti

misfueling devices

replacement or adjustment of nonstruc-

tural fasteners

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Primary Category Aircraft

Inspection and maintenance tasks for

your aircraft provided you have at least

a private pilot’s license, you are the

registered owner, and work is

performed in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

This information can be found in

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This information can be found in

FAR Part 43 Appendix A

Paragraph (c), PreventiveMaintenance states in part :

Preventive Maintenance is limited to

the aforementioned work, provided it

does not involve complex assembly

operations.

Airworthiness Certificate

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6 VOID

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Block 6. TERMS AND CONDITIONSUnless sooner surrendered, suspended, revoked,or a termination date is otherwise established bythe Administrator, this airworthiness certificate is

effective as long as the maintenance, preventivemaintenance, and alterations are performed inaccordance with Parts 21, 43, and 91 of theFederal Aviation Regulations, as appropriate, and

the aircraft is registered in the United States.

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Sample Log Entries

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Sample Log Entries &

FAR Part 43 Appendix A (c)(English Version)

Maintenance Scenario

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Aircraft Make: Cessna Date: 01/21/98 Model: 172M TAT: 4,625 HrsSerial No. 18454 Eng: SMOH: 962 HrsEng TT: 2,762 Hrs Prop: TT. 962 Hrs

Cessna 172 Service Manual is Available.


FAR 43.9, FAR 91.417

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Make a Typical log book entry indicating the replacement of theRight main landing gear Tire

and typical return to service.

You are a Certificated Private Pilot,A&P Mechanic or Repairman

Certificate # 123456789

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Airframe Log Book

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1/21/98TAT. 4,625 Replaced Rt. Main landing gear Tire with Goodyear

Tach: 962 600X6, 6 ply rating.Followed procedures of Cessna Service Manual for

replacement of tire. Sec:.....Par:.....etc.


PP #123456789

Airframe Log Book

Tach Time(Optional)


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FAR 43.9, & FAR 91.417

Aircraft Make: Cessna Date: 01/21/98Model: 172M TAT: 4,625 Hrs Serial No. 18454 Eng: SMOH: 962 Hrs

Eng TT: 2,762 Hrs Prop: TT. 962 HrsCessna 172, and Lycoming Service Manual is Available, and AC 43.13-1A, .

____________________________________________________ Make a Typical log book entry indicating the replacement of theSpark Plugs, and typical return to service.

You are a Certificated Pilot, Mechanic,or Repairman

Cert #123456789

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POWERPLANT MAINTENANCE

LOG BOOK

ENGINE MAINTENANCE RECORD


Removed and Replaced all spark plugs,installed 8 new Champion REM1234 spark plugs

in accordance with Lycoming serviceinstructionsUsed anti seize compound on threads andtorqued to specifications as stated in servicemanual, Eng run and Mag check OK.


PP#123456789

01/21/98Eng: TT:2,762Hrs

SMOH:962 Hrs

Tach: 962 Hrs(optional)

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POWERPLANT MAINTENANCE

LOG BOOK

ENGINE MAINTENANCE RECORD


04/21/98 Changed oil Added 8 Quarts of Aeroshell

Engine TT

2,762 Hrs.

SMOH962 Hrs.

50 compounded Oil

Removed & Inspected oil screen and re-installed

in accordance with service manual

Ima B. GoodIma B. Good

PP # 123456789

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Remember

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