Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER 2 - SERVICE SCHEDULE
OVERVIEW
Adherence to the service (or preventative maintenance) schedule is essential for
maintaining airworthiness and maximizing aircraft longevity. There are specific
requirements for who can perform preventative maintenance, line maintenance, or
annual condition inspections on a LSA.
At least one of the following qualifications is necessary to perform preventative
maintenance
on an S-LSA RV-12:
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The owner or operator provided they are Sport Pilot certified or better.
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A person certified as “Repairman (light-sport aircraft)-Maintenance rating”
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An FAA certificated A&P mechanic.
At least one of the following qualifications is necessary to perform line
maintenance on an S-LSA RV-12:
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A person certified as “Repairman (light-sport aircraft)-Maintenance rating”
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An FAA certificated A&P mechanic.
All Inspection and maintenance practices and all inspection and maintenance log
entries must be made in accordance with pertinent FARs and the manufacturers'
specified requirements.
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