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Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) Services
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RAAus L2 Maintainer Specialists
Connect with approved RAAus L2 Maintainers qualified to service, inspect, and repair recreational aircraft up to 600kg MTOW. These specialists provide essential maintenance services for light sport aircraft and recreational aviation fleets
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Aviation Maintenance FAQ's
Find answers to common questions about finding and selecting aircraft repair and maintenance services.
A LAME (Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) is certified by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) to maintain and certify aircraft registered with CASA. LAMEs undergo extensive training, hold specific qualifications for different aircraft categories, and can certify work on registered aircraft operating under CASR Parts 42, 43, 66, and 145.
In contrast, a RAAus L2 Maintainer is authorized specifically by Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) to maintain aircraft registered with RAAus. They have more limited scope, focusing primarily on light sport aircraft, ultralights, and experimental aircraft operating under the RAAus regulatory framework. While both ensure airworthiness, LAMEs typically have broader authorization and can work on more complex aircraft systems.
Maintenance frequency in Australia depends on your aircraft type, registration category, and operational use:
- CASA-registered aircraft: Typically require:
- Annual inspection (every 12 months)
- 100-hourly inspections (or manufacturer-specified intervals)
- Additional inspections based on flight hours, cycles, or calendar time
- RAAus-registered aircraft: Generally follow:
- Annual condition inspection
- Maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
- Commercial aircraft: Follow more intensive maintenance schedules under CASR Part 42, with more frequent checks and component replacements.
For specific requirements, always consult your aircraft’s maintenance manual and applicable airworthiness directives (ADs).
After maintenance, you should receive:
- Maintenance release certificate (updated or new)
- Detailed work record documenting all tasks performed
- Parts list showing all components replaced
- Certification statements signed by authorized personnel
- Airworthiness release documents
- AD compliance records for any airworthiness directives addressed
- Inspection checklists completed during the service
- Logbook entries documenting the maintenance
These documents are legally required and essential for your aircraft’s continued airworthiness and maintenance history.
To verify an Australian maintenance facility’s credentials:
- Check their CASA approval number and verify it on the CASA website
- Request their Certificate of Approval (COA) showing authorized maintenance ratings
- Verify they have approved maintenance data for your specific aircraft
- Confirm they employ qualified LAMEs with appropriate ratings for your aircraft type
- For RAAus aircraft, verify their RAAus maintenance authorization
- Ask about their quality management system and audit history
- Check for manufacturer authorizations if they claim to be authorized service centers
Legitimate facilities will readily provide this documentation.
When selecting an aircraft maintenance provider in Australia, ask:
- “Are you CASA-approved for my specific aircraft type?”
- “What experience do your technicians have with my make and model?”
- “Can you provide references from owners of similar aircraft?”
- “How do you handle parts sourcing and what’s your policy on owner-supplied parts?”
- “What is your typical turnaround time for annual inspections?”
- “How do you document and communicate issues found during inspections?”
- “What are your hourly labor rates and how are estimates prepared?”
- “Do you offer fixed-price packages for routine maintenance?”
- “What warranty do you provide on parts and labor?”
- “How do you stay current with service bulletins and airworthiness directives?”
Yes, Australian maintenance facilities can perform modifications to aircraft, but with important regulatory requirements:
- Minor modifications can be performed by CASA-approved maintenance organizations following acceptable technical data
- Major modifications require formal engineering approval through CASA Form 337 or equivalent
- Modifications must comply with CASR Part 21 Subpart M requirements
- STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) provide pre-approved paths for common modifications
- For RAAus aircraft, modifications must comply with RAAus Technical Manual requirements
- All modifications must be properly documented in aircraft records
- Weight and balance updates are required for any modification affecting these parameters
Always ensure your facility has appropriate approvals for the specific modification you’re requesting.
For annual aircraft inspections in Australia:
- Book 2-3 months in advance during peak seasons (spring/summer)
- 1-2 months notice is typically sufficient during off-peak periods
- Plan around your maintenance release expiry date, allowing buffer time
- Consider scheduling during your lowest usage months
- Coordinate with your insurer’s requirements to maintain coverage
- Book earlier (3-4 months) if your aircraft requires special parts or expertise
- Some facilities offer calendar booking systems for regular clients
Planning ahead ensures your preferred facility can accommodate your aircraft and order necessary parts.
In Australia, owner-performed maintenance is limited and varies by registration category:
For CASA-registered aircraft:
- Basic preventive maintenance as specified in Schedule 8 of CASR Part 43
- Oil changes, spark plug replacement, and similar basic tasks
- All work must be supervised and certified by a LAME
For RAAus-registered aircraft:
- More extensive owner-maintenance is permitted under the RAAus Technical Manual
- Service Level Maintenance (SLM) activities after appropriate training
- All work must be documented in the aircraft’s logbooks
Experimental category aircraft:
- Broader maintenance rights under CASR 21.195B
- Annual inspection must still be performed by an appropriately rated inspector
Maintenance costs vary significantly between Australian aircraft maintenance facilities:
- Metropolitan facilities typically charge 15-30% more than regional shops
- Specialized shops for specific aircraft types may charge premium rates but offer expertise
- Labor rates range from $90-160/hour depending on location and specialization
- Fixed-price packages for annual inspections can offer better value than hourly billing
- Parts markup policies vary between 10-30% over cost
- Travel charges apply when maintenance is performed away from the facility’s base
- Diagnostic fees may be applied before providing final quotes
- Documentation fees for paperwork processing vary between providers
Request itemized quotes from multiple providers to make informed comparisons.
When issues are discovered during routine aircraft maintenance in Australia:
- The facility will document all discrepancies found
- You’ll receive a detailed report explaining the issues
- For serious airworthiness concerns, the aircraft may be deemed unairworthy
- The facility will provide repair options and estimates
- You can authorize repairs or seek secondary opinions
- Maintenance releases cannot be issued until airworthiness items are addressed
- Non-critical items might be deferred with proper documentation
- The facility must report certain defects to CASA under Service Difficulty Reporting requirements
Reputable shops prioritize transparency and will discuss all findings before proceeding with additional work.
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