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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Again, the following is a guide only, the requirements of your country’s Civil Aviation Authority
pertaining to the maintenance of microlight aeroplane takes precedence:
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The owner is responsible for the serviceability of his microlight aeroplane and has to
ensure that it is in a fully serviceable condition prior to each flight.
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An annual inspection of the microlight aeroplane must be carried out in accordance with
the Aeroplane Operators Manual by an appropriately licensed AMO, AME or Approved
Person at intervals not exceeding 12 months. The maintenance records of the microlight
aeroplane must be endorsed in the Airframe logbook and a signed form detailing the
inspection and maintenance record sent to the Civil Aviation Authority.
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In addition to the annual inspection, microlight aeroplanes in the training category must
have inspections equivalent to annual inspections, every 50 flying hours.
NOTE:
The aeroplane may not in any way be modified without the prior approval of the CAA. The
approved modification or repair must be inspected and recorded in the Airframe Logbook by
an appropriately licensed AMO, AME or an Approved Person.
AEROPLANES USED FOR TRAINING
The following is a guide for microlight aeroplanes to by used for training.
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The microlight is registered in the training category with the CAA.
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The insurance is valid for training.
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A suitable communication system between the instructor and the student must be
provided and maintained during training flights.
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The microlight must have full dual controls.
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The aeroplane must be inspected at 50 hour intervals as per the maintenance
requirements of the CAA.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS
All accidents and incidents as defined in the Air Navigation Regulations must be reported to the
CAA and Microlight Association of your country.
