Code of Federal Regulations - Title 14

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14 CFR Ch. I (1–1–14 Edition)

§ 91.413

(3) A certificated mechanic with an

airframe rating (static pressure system
tests and inspections only).

equipment approved under Technical
Standard Orders are considered to be
tested and inspected as of the date of
their manufacture.

(d) No person may operate an air-

plane, or helicopter, in controlled air-
space under IFR at an altitude above
the maximum altitude at which all al-
timeters and the automatic altitude re-
porting system of that airplane, or hel-
icopter, have been tested.

[Docket No. 18334, 54 FR 34308, Aug. 18, 1989,
as amended by Amdt. 91–269, 66 FR 41116,
Aug. 6, 2001; 72 FR 7739, Feb. 20, 2007]

§ 91.413

ATC transponder tests and in-

spections.

(a) No persons may use an ATC trans-

ponder that is specified in 91.215(a),
121.345(c), or § 135.143(c) of this chapter
unless, within the preceding 24 cal-
endar months, the ATC transponder
has been tested and inspected and
found to comply with appendix F of
part 43 of this chapter; and

(b) Following any installation or

maintenance on an ATC transponder
where data correspondence error could
be introduced, the integrated system
has been tested, inspected, and found
to comply with paragraph (c), appendix
E, of part 43 of this chapter.

fied in this section must be conducted
by—

(1) A certificated repair station prop-

erly equipped to perform those func-
tions and holding—

(i) A radio rating, Class III;
(ii) A limited radio rating appro-

priate to the make and model trans-
ponder to be tested;

(iii) A limited rating appropriate to

the test to be performed;

(2) A holder of a continuous air-

worthiness maintenance program as
provided in part 121 or § 135.411(a)(2) of
this chapter; or

(3) The manufacturer of the aircraft

on which the transponder to be tested

is installed, if the transponder was in-
stalled by that manufacturer.

[Doc. No. 18334, 54 FR 34311, Aug. 18, 1989, as
amended by Amdt. 91–267, 66 FR 21066, Apr.
27, 2001; Amdt. 91–269, 66 FR 41116, Aug. 6,
2001]

§ 91.415

Changes to aircraft inspection

programs.

(a) Whenever the Administrator finds

that revisions to an approved aircraft
inspection program under § 91.409(f)(4)
or § 91.1109 are necessary for the contin-
ued adequacy of the program, the
owner or operator must, after notifica-
tion by the Administrator, make any
changes in the program found to be
necessary by the Administrator.

(b) The owner or operator may peti-

tion the Administrator to reconsider
the notice to make any changes in a
program in accordance with paragraph
(a) of this section.

the Director, Flight Standards Service
within 30 days after the certificate
holder or fractional ownership program
manager receives the notice.

(d) Except in the case of an emer-

gency requiring immediate action in
the interest of safety, the filing of the
petition stays the notice pending a de-
cision by the Administrator.

[Doc. No. 18334, 54 FR 34311, Aug. 18, 1989, as
amended by Amdt. 91–280, 68 FR 54560, Sept.
17, 2003]

§ 91.417

Maintenance records.

(a) Except for work performed in ac-

cordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each
registered owner or operator shall keep
the following records for the periods
specified in paragraph (b) of this sec-
tion:

(1) Records of the maintenance, pre-

ventive maintenance, and alteration
and records of the 100-hour, annual,
progressive, and other required or ap-
proved inspections, as appropriate, for
each aircraft (including the airframe)
and each engine, propeller, rotor, and
appliance of an aircraft. The records
must include—

(i) A description (or reference to data

acceptable to the Administrator) of the
work performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the

work performed; and

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