It is disappointing that pilots have trouble understanding what is written on a Maintenance release.
Because when you really look at this issue, a maintenance release is the method by which the pilot can determine whether or not the aircraft is serviceable and if the required maintenance has been carried out.........
Just image the problems pilots would have if they had to determine the serviceability of and aircraft by looking at the aircraft log books
Blue Hauler has hit the nail on the head:
"A maintenance release is valid to the hours/date of expiry, whatever comes first. End of story. Beyond that time/date the aircraft is without a valid maintenance release."
If you are foolish enough to fly an aircraft with an expired maintenance release, because you think you can add 10% for ferry time etc etc etc... then I suggest you read the Civil Aviation Act, section 20AA subparagraph (3). After reading this section I suggest you take note of the penalty, 2 years imprisonment.
There are not many things that you can do wrong in aviation which can land you in the slammer.................... but this one can
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