A small correction.
Pilot Maintenance is not performed under a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval.
It is performed under the CASA approved policies and procedures of the CAMO under Part 42.300.
The Part 42 Manual of Standards limits Pilot Maintenance to the following activities:
1. A pre-flight or daily inspection or an inspection that is equivalent to a pre-flight or daily inspection in the aircraft maintenance program.
2. Replacement of bulbs and lights.
3. Replacement of seats, if the replacement does not involve disassembly of any part of the primary structure of the aircraft.
4. Replenishment of a system fluid other than a gas.
5. Maintenance that is required for the application of a minimum equipment list if the maintenance does not involve any of the following:
(a) removal or disassembly of parts;
(b) disassembly of control systems;
(c) the use of special tools or equipment.
6. Maintenance required by an airworthiness directive, if the airworthiness directive permits a pilot licence holder or a flight engineer to carry out the maintenance.
These activities can only be approved after the pilot has been appropriately trained and approved by the CAMO.
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