Standard 625 Appendix A: Elementary Work - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Elementary work is a form of maintenance that is not subject to a maintenance release. Hence, it need not be performed by a holder of an AME licence, or by persons working under an AMO certificate. The owner is responsible for controlling authorizations to persons who may perform elementary work.
Elementary Work Task Listings
(1) fabric patches measuring not more than 15 cm (6 in) in any direction and not requiring rib stitching or the removal of control surfaces or structural parts, on small privately operated aircraft;
(2) removal and replacement of tires, wheels, landing skids or skid shoes, not requiring separation of any hydraulic lines, on small privately operated aircraft;
(3) removal and replacement of skis on fixed landing gear, not requiring separation of any hydraulic lines, on small privately operated aircraft;
(4) repair of non-structural fairings, cover plates and cowlings, on small privately operated aircraft;
(5) cleaning and replacement of spark plugs, on small privately operated aircraft.
(6) checking of cylinder compression, on small privately operated aircraft;
(7) cleaning or changing of fuel, oil, and air filters, on small privately operated aircraft;
(8) draining and replenishing engine oil, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(9) checking the electrolyte level and specific gravity of lead acid batteries, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(10) adjustment of generator or alternator drive belt tension, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(11) cleaning of balloon burner nozzles;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(12) removal and replacement of balloon baskets, burners and gas tanks that are designed for rapid change in service;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(13) removal and replacement of glider wings and tail surfaces that are designed for quick assembly;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(14) repair of upholstery, trim and cabin furnishings;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(15) removal and replacement of role equipment designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(16) removal and replacement of passenger seat belts and harnesses;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(17) removal and replacement of fuses, light bulbs and reflectors;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(18) removal and replacement of avionics components that are rack mounted or otherwise designed for rapid removal and replacement, where the work does not require testing other than an operational check;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(19) removal and replacement of aircraft batteries;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(20) removal and replacement of co-pilot control levers, wheels, pedals and pedal guard plates that are designed for rapid removal and replacement, on other than transport category aircraft;
(21) opening and closing of non-structural access panels;
(22) removal and replacement of cabin doors on unpressurized aircraft, where the door is designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(23) removal, replacement and repositioning of non structural partitions in the passenger cabin;
(24) inspection and continuity checking of self-sealing chip detectors;
(25) removal and replacement of induction system anti-icing baffles, scoops and deflectors that are designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(26) removal, cleaning, replacement and adjustment of external components of chemical dispersal systems that are designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(27) deactivating or securing inoperative systems in accordance with sections 605.09 or 605.10 of the CARs, including the installation of devices specifically intended for system deactivation, where the work does not involve disassembly, the installation of parts, or testing other than operational checks;
(28) checking and adjusting air pressure in helicopter floats and aircraft tires except on aircraft operated under CAR 705.
(29) repetitive visual inspections or operational checks (including inspections and tests required by airworthiness directives) not involving disassembly or the use of visual aids, performed out of phase with the aircraft’s scheduled check cycle at intervals of less than 100 hours air time, provided the tasks are also included in the most frequent scheduled maintenance check.
Standard 625 Appendix A: Elementary Work - Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Elementary work is a form of maintenance that is not subject to a maintenance release. Hence, it need not be performed by a holder of an AME licence, or by persons working under an AMO certificate. The owner is responsible for controlling authorizations to persons who may perform elementary work.
Elementary Work Task Listings
(1) fabric patches measuring not more than 15 cm (6 in) in any direction and not requiring rib stitching or the removal of control surfaces or structural parts, on small privately operated aircraft;
(2) removal and replacement of tires, wheels, landing skids or skid shoes, not requiring separation of any hydraulic lines, on small privately operated aircraft;
(3) removal and replacement of skis on fixed landing gear, not requiring separation of any hydraulic lines, on small privately operated aircraft;
(4) repair of non-structural fairings, cover plates and cowlings, on small privately operated aircraft;
(5) cleaning and replacement of spark plugs, on small privately operated aircraft.
(6) checking of cylinder compression, on small privately operated aircraft;
(7) cleaning or changing of fuel, oil, and air filters, on small privately operated aircraft;
(8) draining and replenishing engine oil, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(9) checking the electrolyte level and specific gravity of lead acid batteries, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(10) adjustment of generator or alternator drive belt tension, on small privately operated aircraft;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(11) cleaning of balloon burner nozzles;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(12) removal and replacement of balloon baskets, burners and gas tanks that are designed for rapid change in service;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(13) removal and replacement of glider wings and tail surfaces that are designed for quick assembly;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(14) repair of upholstery, trim and cabin furnishings;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(15) removal and replacement of role equipment designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(16) removal and replacement of passenger seat belts and harnesses;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(17) removal and replacement of fuses, light bulbs and reflectors;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(18) removal and replacement of avionics components that are rack mounted or otherwise designed for rapid removal and replacement, where the work does not require testing other than an operational check;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(19) removal and replacement of aircraft batteries;
(amended 2004/03/01)
(20) removal and replacement of co-pilot control levers, wheels, pedals and pedal guard plates that are designed for rapid removal and replacement, on other than transport category aircraft;
(21) opening and closing of non-structural access panels;
(22) removal and replacement of cabin doors on unpressurized aircraft, where the door is designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(23) removal, replacement and repositioning of non structural partitions in the passenger cabin;
(24) inspection and continuity checking of self-sealing chip detectors;
(25) removal and replacement of induction system anti-icing baffles, scoops and deflectors that are designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(26) removal, cleaning, replacement and adjustment of external components of chemical dispersal systems that are designed for rapid removal and replacement;
(27) deactivating or securing inoperative systems in accordance with sections 605.09 or 605.10 of the CARs, including the installation of devices specifically intended for system deactivation, where the work does not involve disassembly, the installation of parts, or testing other than operational checks;
(28) checking and adjusting air pressure in helicopter floats and aircraft tires except on aircraft operated under CAR 705.
(29) repetitive visual inspections or operational checks (including inspections and tests required by airworthiness directives) not involving disassembly or the use of visual aids, performed out of phase with the aircraft’s scheduled check cycle at intervals of less than 100 hours air time, provided the tasks are also included in the most frequent scheduled maintenance check.