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PA.I.B.K2FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Pilot-performed preventive maintenance.

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Pilot-performed preventive maintenance.

Bottom line

A private pilot may perform qualifying preventive maintenance on aircraft owned or operated by that pilot, subject to the operating restrictions in the rule. This is not a general authorization to perform any repair.

FAA references

  1. 14 CFR 43.3(g) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  2. 14 CFR 43.7(f) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  3. 14 CFR 43.9(a) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  4. 14 CFR 91.407(a), (b) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
  5. 14 CFR 91.407(c) — Current eCFR checked 2026-11-05
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