Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 8
MODEL 182T HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
PILOT CONDUCTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
A certified pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an
air carrier is authorized by FAR Part 43 to perform limited
maintenance on his airplane. Refer to FAR Part 43 for a list of the
specific maintenance operations which are allowed.
NOTE
Pilots operating airplanes of other than U.S. registry should
refer to the regulations of the country of certification for
information on preventive maintenance that may be
performed by pilots.
A Maintenance Manual must be obtained prior to performing any
preventive maintenance to ensure that proper procedures are
followed. Your local Cessna Service Station should be contacted for
further information or for required maintenance which must be
accomplished by appropriately licensed personnel.
ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
It is essential that the FAA be contacted prior to any alterations
on the airplane to ensure that airworthiness of the airplane is not
violated. Alterations or repairs to the airplane must be accomplished
by licensed personnel, utilizing only FAA Approved components and
FAA Approved data, such as Cessna Service Bulletins.
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