Canadian Aviation Regulatons Related to Maintenance
This page contains links to some of the more pertinent CARS and Standards related to aircraft maintenance. This is by no means a definitive list.
Before you make any decisions regarding maintenance standards for your aircraft we encourage you to spend some time reading through the CARS and all related subparts and standards on Transport Canada's website.
Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules
Standard 625 APPENDIX A - Elementary Work
Appendix A outlines work the owner of a private aircraft can legally perform on thier airplane. Please note that the CARS are more restrictive than FAA regulations when it comes to owner performed work on certificated aircraft.
Standard 625 APPENDIX B - Maintenance Schedules
Appendix B outlines the minimum acceptable maintenance schedules both in time between, and required inspection items.
Standard 625 APPENDIX C - Out of Phase Tasks and Equipment Maintenance Requirements
Appendix C details items requiring inspection or overhaul outside of the phased inspections required by Appendix B are covered by Appendix C. Some of the items listed are engines, propellors, altimeters, transponders, tachometers, ELTs, magnetic compasses, and survival equipment.
Standard 625 APPENDIX D - Operator's Approved Maintenance Schedule
Appendix D provides information for operators wishing to establish maintenance schedules that do not follow Appendix B rules. If you're pursuing a Progressive Maintenance Schedule, this is the standard that would apply.
Standard 625 Appendix F - Transfer of Aeronautical Products Between Maintenance Schedules
This appendix outlines requirements for moving from one maintenance program to another. eg. from 100 hour to progressive.
Standard 625 Appendix G - Inspection after Abnormal OccurrencesThis appendix details the requirements for the inspection of aircraft after abnormal occurrences and gives general advice on the performance of such inspections.
Maintenance Schedule Approval Policy and Procedures Manual
This Transport Canada PDF document provides guidance how to apply for a Progressive Maintenance Schedule approval.
625.10 Unserviceable Equipment - Aircraft without a Minimum Equipment List
This section discusses how to deal with an aircraft that does not a minimum equipment list for determination of unservicable equipment.
Part V - Airworthiness
Subpart 71 - Aircraft Maintenance Requirements
This Part V, subpart deals with the recording and performance rules for maintenance, including elementary work.
Airworthiness Manual Chapter 551 - Aircraft Equipment and Installation
Standards of performance and installation for aircraft equipment such as ELTs, Transponders, CVRs, etc.
Airworthiness Manual Chapter 566 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Licensing and Training
Licensing and training requiremdents for AME certification.