CAA permit aircraft - maintainance

[Amen_Brother]

if you have a plane like a yak 50 or other similar ex mil types etc, they are always operated on a CAA permit to fly - is that correct?
do owners do their own maintainance on some of these aircraft, as with PFA/LAA permits to fly, or is it the same regime as for certified aircraft?

thanks.

[stickandrudderman]

CAA permit means CAA maintenance I'm afraid.

[md 600 driver]

will this change when they start using easa permits?

[T10]

I am also waiting to see what EASA will do regarding permits. I have an aircraft which although on a C of A will have to go on a permit of some sort. I'm not sure about the LAA route and may stick with the CAA.

[stickandrudderman]

Even if not required by the CAA there's nothing to stop you having an aeroplane maintained by an approved organisation if you think that it will give you peace of mind.

[Amen_Brother]

thanks for the replies!

[Amen_Brother]

actually, while i'm on here, another quick question.

how long do engines last for before re-build / replacement? - just a bog standard IO360 or whatever...

i've only flown other peoples planes so i've no idea!