14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration

Section 01: Organizations & Authorities

Definition

The FAA regulation prescribing rules governing the maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft, engines, propellers, appliances, and component parts. Part 43 defines who may perform maintenance (authorized persons), what constitutes major vs. minor repairs and alterations, the approved data requirements for performing work, and the maintenance record entry requirements including return-to-service documentation.

Primary Sources

14 CFR Part 43 — Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding, and AlterationFAA

FAA regulation governing maintenance performance rules and standards.

Related Terms

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR)14 CFR Part 145 — Repair Stations

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