ATO - Maintenance Question
Hi I would like to know the answer to this question, An ATO that is approved to conduct commercial training courses and Private license training courses, has aircraft dedicated to the commercial training courses maintained by a Part 145, or a Subpart F. The same ATO has aircraft that are used for PPL and associated training along with Self Fly Hire. Do the aircraft used for PPL Training have to be maintained by a Subpart F or Part 145 as a minimum (detailed under M.A.201) or can they be maintained by a Part 66 Licensed engineers in a non approved Hangar ?
Is Flight Training considered a Commercial Operation ? Is a Commercial ATO restricted to Part 145 / Subpart F approved maintenance facilities even if the ATO aircraft in question are used solely for Private License Training or hire.
An RTF I believe can have their aircraft maintained by any engineer under their Part 66 licence.
Any official information or guidance would be appreciated.