Fellsteruk wrote:Sorry if asked before I could find answer? I’m curious to learn more about the regular checks needed and what is done “checked/replaced” on each of the intervals.
Where is the best place to learn about this for a SEP?
Thanks
Part 21 (i.e. former 'EASA') types operated for non-commercial transport purposes are required to be maintained to an Approved Maintenance Programme. This is constructed from a combination of the manufacturer's/type certificate holder's recommended maintenance programme and the (formerly) EASA Minimum Inspection Programme, plus any additional requirements made necessary by any subsequent changes to the aircraft such as STC's, individual component manufacturer service instructions, and Airworthiness Directives. In any case the AMP musn't be less restrictive than the (formerly) EASA MIP.
Basically you work with your maintenance company and CAMO/CAO to agree an AMP, which is then used as the basis for the work they do and how frequently, and which also specifies what tasks a pilot-owner can carry out.
Essentially, most private SEPs are now maintained to a 50 hour/100 hour cycle, but there will probably be things which are mandated annually, or at longer flight time intervals - e.g. magnetos requiring a 500 hour service.
A good place to start is here.@Rob P CAP411 is completely obsolete now.