[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 14, Volume 3]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 14CFR145.3]



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                     TITLE 14--AERONAUTICS AND SPACE

 

CHAPTER I--FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

                               (CONTINUED)

 

PART 145_REPAIR STATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                            Subpart A_General

 

Sec. 145.3  Definition of terms.



    For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:

    (a) Accountable manager means the person designated by the 

certificated repair station who is responsible for and has the authority 

over all repair station operations that are conducted under part 145, 

including ensuring that repair station personnel follow the regulations 

and serving as the primary contact with the FAA.

    (b) Article means an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, 

appliance, or component part.

    (c) Directly in charge means having the responsibility for the work 

of a certificated repair station that performs maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, alterations, or other functions affecting aircraft 

airworthiness. A person directly in charge does not need to physically 

observe and direct each worker constantly but must be available for 

consultation on matters requiring instruction or decision from higher 

authority.

    (d) Line maintenance means--

    (1) Any unscheduled maintenance resulting from unforeseen events; or

    (2) Scheduled checks that contain servicing and/or inspections that 

do not require specialized training, equipment, or facilities.