You don't want to be stuck on the ground waiting for a Licensed Aircraft Mechanical Engineer to change a spark plug or a wheel on your aeroplane, especially when you need to be somewhere. Like flying. And you probably don't want to have to pay someone else to do something you can do, do you?
As a private pilot you are legally permitted to do a range of maintenance on your aircraft. (It's in CAR 1988 Schedule 8 Subregulation 42ZC (4) - take a look below.)
On the other hand, you want to be sure you're doing it right. You don't want to be at 2,000 ft when you discover you forget something.
Our Pilot Maintenance Course is the answer. It is run by highly experienced professionals - LAMEs we know and trust. They'll teach you what you need to know, how to do what you are permitted to do, like a professional. We're not offering a course so much as peace of mind. And convenience. And the money you'll save.
The course takes just a single day and will cover everything you need as fully as you need.
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Here's what you are permitted to do (and we will teach you):CAR 1988 SCHEDULE 8
MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE CARRIED OUT
ON A CLASS B AIRCRAFT BY A PILOT ENTITLED
TO DO SO UNDER SUBREGULATION 42ZC (4)(Subregulation 42ZC (4))
1. Removal or installation of landing gear tyres, but only if the removal or installation does not involve the complete jacking of the aircraft.
2. Repair of pneumatic tubes of landing gear tyres.
3. Servicing of landing gear wheel bearings.
4. Replacement of defective safety wiring or split pins, but not including wiring or pins in control systems.
5. Removal or refitting of a door, but only if:
(a) No disassembly of the primary structure or operating system of the aircraft is involved; and
(b) If the aircraft is to be operated with the door removed — the aircraft has a flight manual and the manual indicates that the aircraft may be operated with the door removed.
6. Replacement of side windows in an unpressurised aircraft.
7. Replacement of seats, but only if the replacement does not involve disassembly of any part of the primary structure of the aircraft.
8. Repairs to the upholstery or decorative furnishings of the interior of the cabin or cockpit.
9. Replacement of seat belts or harnesses.
10. Replacement or repair of signs and markings.
11. Replacement of bulbs, reflectors, glasses, lenses or lights.
12. Replacement, cleaning, or setting gaps of, spark plugs.
13. Replacement of batteries.
14. Changing oil filters or air filters.
15. Changing or replenishing engine oil or fuel.
16. Lubrication not requiring disassembly or requiring only the removal of non-structural parts, or of cover plates, cowlings and fairings.
17. Replenishment of hydraulic fluid.
18. Application of preservative or protective materials, but only if no disassembly of the primary structure or operating system of the aircraft is involved.
19. Removal or replacement of equipment used for agricultural purposes.
20. Removal or replacement of glider tow hooks.
21. Carrying out of an inspection under regulation 42G of a flight control system that has been assembled, adjusted, repaired, modified or replaced.
22. Carrying out of a daily inspection of an aircraft.
