I agree. Line maint is the work carried out to keep the thing flying. But where is the line drawn.
I have an authorisation from an authority to carry out line maintenance on two private catagory aircraft (CRJ). but what is "line"
I have been in situations where ive changed landing gear on the ramp. This was at a line station and done by line guys. In my opinion thats not line maintenance but it does fall into the defect rectification side of things so what is the official rule or is it such a grey area that people just cant commit.
I have also been at a line station that used to do scheduled engine changes. When the CAA arrived they said that an engine change may be carried out but due to the scope of work for the particular station it must only be on a casualty bassis and not scheduled.
So what is considered line maintenance?