14 CFR Part 145 — Repair Stations

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The FAA regulation prescribing the requirements for the issuance of repair station certificates, including the personnel, facilities, equipment, and quality system requirements necessary for certificated repair stations to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on aircraft, airframes, engines, propellers, appliances, and components. A Part 145 certificate is required for maintenance organizations performing work for air carriers and commercial operators.

Primary Sources

14 CFR Part 145 — Repair StationsFAA

FAA regulation governing the certification and operation of repair stations.

Across Jurisdictions

EASA (Europe)— Part 145 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, Annex II)

Part 145

EASA Part 145 governs the approval of maintenance organisations, with broadly similar requirements to FAA Part 145.

TCCA (Canada)— CAR 573 — Approved Maintenance Organizations

CAR 573

TCCA's equivalent regulation for approved maintenance organizations.

Related Terms

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and AlterationEASA Part-145 — Maintenance Organisation Approvals

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