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CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS 1988 - SCHEDULE 8

Maintenance that may be carried out on a Class B aircraft by a person entitled to do so under subregulation 42ZC(4)

(subregulation   42Z C( 4))

Part   1 -- Maintenance on Class B aircraft other than manned free balloons

 

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.

23.     Connection and disconnection of optional dual control in an aircraft without the use of any tools for the purpose of transitioning the aircraft from single to dual, or dual to single, pilot operation.

24.     Inspections or checks set out in the following documents in circumstances where the document clearly states that the maintenance may be carried out by the pilot of the aircraft and the maintenance does not require the use of any tools or equipment:

  (a)   the aircraft's approved maintenance data;

  (b)   the aircraft's flight manual or an equivalent document;

  (c)   any instructions issued by the NAA that approved the type certificate for the aircraft.

25.     For an aircraft that is installed with an oxygen system for the exclusive use of ill or injured persons on an aircraft used to perform ambulance functions--replenishing the oxygen system installed on the aircraft.

Part   2 -- Maintenance on manned free balloons

 

1.     The following maintenance on the balloon's envelope:

  (a)   replacing envelope temperature flags (but not including replacing temperature telltale tags);

  (b)   removing or installing envelope temperature probes;

  (c)   adhesive patch repairs on envelope fabric in accordance with the manufacturer's directions for such repairs;

  (d)   minor sewn fabric repairs below the first horizontal load tape as permitted by the manufacturer's maintenance manual;

  (e)   adjusting, replacing or repairing control lines other than deflation lines;

  (f)   removing or installing karabiners;

  (g)   removing or installing crown line;

  (h)   removing or installing scoops and skirts.

2.     The following maintenance on the balloon's basket:

  (a)   interchanging or replacing basket in accordance with balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data;

  (b)   minor repairs to basket trim materials;

  (c)   re - varnishing or re - oiling basket wicker;

  (d)   removing or installing fire extinguishers;

  (e)   removing or installing burner poles;

  (f)   removing or installing handling line and container;

  (g)   removing or installing storage pouches.

3.     The following maintenance on the balloon's fuel cylinders:

  (a)   replacing or lubricating fuel cylinder tank inlet or outlet o - rings;

  (b)   removing or replacing fuel cylinder straps;

  (c)   replacing fuel cylinder contents gauge glasses held in by screws (but not including replacing the whole contents gauge assembly);

  (d)   repairing or installing cylinder jackets;

  (e)   removing or installing heater pads;

  (f)   interchanging or replacing fuel cylinder if the cylinder is designated as interchangeable in balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data;

  (g)   adjusting LPG vapour regulators if the adjustment does not involve disassembly of regulator.

4.     The following maintenance on the balloon's burner systems:

  (a)   cleaning liquid pilot light regulators;

  (b)   cleaning or replacing seals in hose couplings;

  (c)   removing, cleaning or installing pilot light or burner jets, including filters;

  (d)   tightening burner parts, including heat shields;

  (e)   lubricating (not requiring disassembly other than removing lubrication port blanks);

  (f)   removing, replacing or adjusting piezo igniter system;

  (g)   adjusting liquid fire (whisper) or pilot light values;

  (h)   removing or installing burner in accordance with balloon operating handbook or other acceptable data.

5.     The following maintenance on the balloon's burner frame:

  (a)   removing or installing burner frame heat shields;

  (b)   adjusting burner gimbal friction.

6.     The following maintenance on the balloon's instruments and radio:

  (a)   replacing batteries;

  (b)   changing instrument packs;

  (c)   removing or installing radio if:

  (i)   no disturbance is required to the balloon's instruments or electrical wiring; and

  (ii)   there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon.

7.     The following maintenance on the balloon's other equipment:

  (a)   removing or replacing other equipment if:

  (i)   no modifications are required to the balloon's instruments or electrical wiring; and

  (ii)   there is no need to disassemble a primary structure of the balloon;

  (b)   removing, replacing or adjusting non - structural standard fasteners incidental to operations.


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