One of the most important things an aircraft owner can do to keep costs in check and their aircraft in optimal condition is to regularly perform basic maintenance tasks themselves. This is especially true of any aircraft which may see more downtime than logged hours. It’s true. Infrequent activity can actually often be much worse for an aircraft than regular use – increasing the need for items such as new seals and generating more likelihood of rust throughout the aircraft and its engine.

Federal Aviation Administration Approved DIY Aircraft Maintenance

Federal Aviation Administration regulations permit pilots to perform several types of preventive maintenance tasks on an aircraft they own or operate. These include changing aircraft engine oil; greasing wheel bearings and landing gear shock struts; lubricating the air frame; changing landing gear tires; patching cover plates, fairings and cowlings; making fabric repairs; replacing side windows and landing and navigation light bulbs; repairing landing and navigation wiring; and replacing front instrument panel nav-com units, including almost all modern nav-coms and many GPS navigators. You can refer to Federal Aviation Regulations Title 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter C, Section 43 for all the DIY inclusions and details.

When it comes to cost-effective aircraft maintenance, anything an aircraft owner/operator can complete on their own can help. That even goes for keeping your aircraft clean. We all know that regulations require an aircraft to be cleaned before it is inspected; and, in fact, regularly scheduled cleaning may even reduce the amount of maintenance that your aircraft requires. 

For instance, why repair a transponder that has failed due to an oil-shorted antenna when keeping your antennas clean can help you avoid the whole mess; or why settle for less than stellar audio transmissions when aircraft owner/operators can hear clear as a bell when headset plugs are kept clean? 

Aircraft Maintenance Log

Plus, don’t forget to keep accurate maintenance records. The Federal Aviation Administration requires it. You will need to indicate work performed, the date each maintenance task was completed on the aircraft, as well as the person completing the work including their certification type and number. 

Safety First

Proper aircraft maintenance and its subsequent inspection helps to ensure the safety of the pilot and everyone else onboard. That said, there are a few important rules involved with DIY aircraft maintenance. I’m sure it goes without saying, but in the interest of safety, please humor me. All replacement parts must be aircraft quality and are required to operate in at least equal to original condition.

For all maintenance and repairs other than what is allowable by a pilot who owns or operates an aircraft, the services of a trusted, experienced aircraft professional should be sought…

Choosing the Right Aircraft Mechanic Means “Moore”

FAA-Certified Aircraft Repair and Maintenance

Given the critical nature of aircraft cylinder service and maintenance, finding the right service provider is paramount. First and foremost, they need to be FAA-Certified. A properly maintained and well-serviced aircraft is a safer one. FAA regulations are put into place to ensure optimal operation and airworthiness of aircraft components. The importance of utilizing a highly ranked, experienced and properly qualified FAA-certified repair station with an innate knowledge of everything from the most general, to the most minor details of FAA regulation compliance is crucial and Moore Performance Products is equipped to expertly assist you with all it all. 

Having served the aviation industry for over 30 years, Moore Performance Products is an FAA-certified repair station, FAA-certified in welding and is proud to provide expert aircraft maintenance and repair services nationwide and overseas for the aircraft and aerospace industries. 

A Trusted, Experienced Aircraft Mechanic 

Moore Performance Products has been family owned and operated since 1995. What that means to its customers is exceptional service and attention to detail, an unsurpassed commitment to high quality products and the ultimate customer satisfaction. 

Moore Performance Products has been around for close to three decades, providing us with the experience to handle the repairs and maintenance of your aircraft in a cost-effective manner that is the most beneficial to you. Its products are high quality and its service is unsurpassed and ALWAYS 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

In Your Corner, Right Around the Corner 

An aircraft maintenance service provider you can trust to get the job done right is critical, and a local one providing convenient access to aircraft maintenance when you need it most is even better. Moore Performance Products specializes in aircraft cylinder overhaul and is conveniently located at 132 W. Park Avenue, Building 1 in Edgewater Florida and can be reached by phone by calling 386-409-7501 or 888-409-7555 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.