What information is included in the FAR Part 43?

What information is included in the FAR Part 43?

Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding
FAR Part 43 – Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alterations.

What is contained in Appendix A of FAR Part 43?

14 CFR Appendix A to Part 43 – Major Alterations, Major Repairs, and Preventive Maintenance. (1) Airframe major alterations. Alterations of the following parts and alterations of the following types, when not listed in the aircraft specifications issued by the FAA, are airframe major alterations: (i) Wings.

What is CFR Part 43?

PART 43 – MAINTENANCE, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, REBUILDING, AND ALTERATION.

What is the purpose of CFR Part 43?

The purpose of Part 43 is to provide the requirements that govern the continued maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding and alteration of articles after they have been manufactured so that they are “airworthy”. Part 43 goes “hand-in-hand” with the FAA requirements governing repair stations – 14 CFR Part 145.

Can a student pilot perform preventive maintenance?

According to 14 CFR Part 43, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration, the holder of a pilot certificate issued under 14 CFR Part 61 may perform specified preventive maintenance on any aircraft owned or operated by that pilot, as long as the aircraft is not used under 14 CFR Part 121, 127, 129.

What aircraft does 14 CFR Part 43 not apply to?

Section 43.1—Applicability If an aircraft is flying with a Special Airworthiness—Experimental Certificate (FAA Form 8130-7, Special Airworthiness Certificate—pink color certificate) and that is the only airworthiness certificate this aircraft has ever had, then 14 CFR part 43 does not apply.

Is painting an aircraft a major repair?

Painting an aircraft is considered a ‘major alteration’ type maintenance event and must be recorded in the aircraft logbook as any other event per Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 14 CFR Part 43. Also, only FAA-certified mechanics are allowed to perform the inspection of the painted aircraft.

What is far 145?

Personnel requirements. Supervisory personnel requirements. Inspection personnel requirements. Personnel authorized to approve an article for return to service….eCFR Content.

§ 145.51 Application for certificate.
§ 145.57 Amendment to or transfer of certificate.
§ 145.59 Ratings.
§ 145.61 Limited ratings.

Who can perform preventive maintenance as defined by FAR Part 43?

What is a Mel in aviation?

Best Practices. The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) is a document and method aircraft operators use to obtain relief from Federal Aviation Regulations requiring that all equipment installed on the aircraft be operative at the time of flight.

What are the parts of FAR Part 43?

FAR Part 43 – Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alterations 43.1 – Applicability 43.2 – Records of overhaul and rebuilding 43.3 – Persons authorized to perform maintenance

What is the applicability of 14 CFR § 43.1?

14 CFR § 43.1 – Applicability. § 43.1 Applicability. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section, this part prescribes rules governing the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of any – (1) Aircraft having a U.S. airworthiness certificate;

Is the repair or alteration form specified in CFR § 43.5?

(1) The repair or alteration form specified in §§ 43.5 (b) and 43.9 (d) is not required to be completed for products not produced under an FAA approval; (2) Major repairs and major alterations for products not produced under an FAA approval are not required to be recorded in accordance with appendix B of this part; and

What does administrative change mean in part 43?

As used in this part- Administrative change means a unilateral (see 43.103 (b)) contract change, in writing, that does not affect the substantive rights of the parties (e.g., a change in the paying office or the appropriation data).

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