(ix) Replacement of tip fabric.
(x) Replacement of plastic covering.
(xi) Repairs to deep dents, cuts, scars, nicks, etc., and straightening of
blades.
(xii) The repair or replacement of internal elements of blades.
(4) Appliance major repairs. Repairs of the following types to appliances are appliance
major repairs:
(i) Calibration and repair of instruments.
(ii) Calibration of radio equipment.
(iii) Rewinding the field coil of an electrical accessory.
(iv) Complete disassembly of hydraulic systems.
(v) Overhaul of pressure type carburetors, and pressure type fuel, oil and
hydraulic pumps.
(c) Preventive maintenance.
As per FAA regulations, the FAA authorizes aircraft owners who holder at least a Sport
Pilot certificate to perform maintenance as outlined in 14 CFR Part 43. This maintenance
may be performed only on an aircraft which the pilot owns or operates and which is not
used in commercial service. This list does not supersede maintenance as outlined in 14
CFR Part 43.
Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve
complex assembly operations:
(1) Removal, installation, and repair of landing gear tires.
(2) Replacing elastic shock absorber cords on landing gear.
(3) Servicing landing gear.
(4) Servicing landing gear wheel bearings, such as cleaning and greasing.
(5) Replacing defective safety wiring or cotter keys.
(6) Lubrication not requiring disassembly other than removal of nonstructural items such
as cover plates, cowlings, and fairings.
(7) Making simple patches not removal of structural parts or control surfaces.
(8) Replenishing hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic reservoir.
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