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AMC to Appendix VIII — Limited Pilot-owner Maintenance

Annex I (Part-M) · Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · EAR revision 2 Sep 2025

AMCAcceptable means of compliance

AMC to Appendix VIII — Limited Pilot-owner Maintenance

1.The lists here below specify items that can be expected to be completed by an owner who holds a current and valid pilot licence for the aircraft type involved and who meets the competence and responsibility requirements of Appendix VIII to Part-M.

2.The list of tasks may not address in a detailed manner the specific needs of the various aircraft categories. In addition, the development of technology and the nature of the operations undertaken by these categories of aircraft cannot be always adequately considered.

3.Therefore, the following lists are considered to be the representative scope of limited Pilot-owner maintenance referred to in M.A.803 and Appendix VIII: Part A applies to aeroplanes; Part B applies to rotorcraft; Part C applies to sailplanes and powered sailplanes; Part D applies to balloons and airships.

4.Inspection tasks/checks of any periodicity included in an approved maintenance programme can be carried out providing that the specified tasks are included in the generic lists of Parts A to D of this AMC and remain compliant with Part M Appendix VIII basic principles. The content of periodic inspections/checks, as well as their periodicity, is not regulated or standardised in an aviation specification. It is the decision of the manufacturer/Type Certificate Holder (TCH) / declarant of a declaration of design compliance to recommend a schedule for each specific type of inspection/check. For an inspection/check with the same periodicity for different TCHs, the content may differ, and in some cases may be critically safety-related and may need the use of special tools or knowledge and thus would not qualify for Pilot-owner maintenance. Therefore, the maintenance carried out by the Pilot-owner cannot be generalised to specific inspections such as 50 Hrs, 100 Hrs or 6 Month periodicity. The Inspections to be carried out are limited to those areas and tasks listed in this AMC to Appendix VIII; this allows flexibility in the development of the maintenance programme and does not limit the inspection to certain specific periodic inspections. A 50 Hrs/6 Month periodic inspection for a fixed wing aeroplane as well as the one-year inspection on a glider may normally be eligible for Pilot-owner maintenance.

TABLES Note: Tasks in Part A or Part B shown with ** exclude IFR operations following Pilot-owner maintenance. For these aircraft to operate under IFR operations, these tasks should be released by an appropriate licensed engineer. Part A/ PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for POWERED AIRCRAFT (AEROPLANES)

PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for POWERED AIRCRAFT (AEROPLANES)
ATAAreaTaskAeroplanes <=2 730kg
09TowingTow release unit and tow cable retraction mechanism – Cleaning, lubrication and tow cable replacement (including weak links).Yes
Mirror –Installation and replacement of mirrors.Yes
11PlacardsPlacards, Markings – Installation and renewal of placards and markings required by AFM and AMM.Yes
12ServicingLubrication – Those items not requiring a disassembly other than of non-structural items such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings.Yes
20Standard PracticesSafety Wiring – Replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems.Yes
Simple Non-Structural Standard Fasteners – Replacement and adjustment, excluding the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting.Yes
21Air ConditioningReplacement of flexible hoses and ducts.Yes
23CommunicationCommunication devices – Remove and replace self contained, instrument panel mount communication devices with quick disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
24Electrical powerBatteries – Replacement and servicing, excluding servicing of Ni-Cd batteries and IFR operations.Yes**
Wiring – Repairing broken circuits in non critical equipment, excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, navigation system and primary flight instruments.Yes
Bonding – Replacement of broken bonding cable.Yes
Fuses – Replacement with the correct rating.Yes
25EquipmentSafety Belts – Replacement of safety belts and harnesses excluding belts fitted with airbag systems.Yes
Seats – Replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system.Yes
Non-essential instruments and/or equipment - Replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount equipment with quick disconnect connectors.Yes
Oxygen System – Replacement of portable oxygen bottles and systems in approved mountings, excluding permanently installed bottles and systems.Yes
ELT – Removal/Reinstallation.Yes
27Flight controlsRemoval or reinstallation of co-pilot control column and rudder pedals where provision for quick disconnect is made by design.Yes
28Fuel SystemFuel Filter elements – Cleaning and/or replacement.Yes
30Ice and Rain ProtectionWindscreen Wiper – Replacement of wiper blade.Yes
31InstrumentsInstrument Panel – Removal and reinstallation provided this it is a design feature with quick disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Pitot Static System – Simple sense and leak check, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Drainage – Drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the Pitot Static system excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Instruments – Check for legibility of markings and those readings are consistent with ambient conditions.Yes
32Landing GearWheels – Removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication.Yes
Servicing – Replenishment of hydraulic fluidYes
Shock Absorber – Replacement of elastic cords or rubber dampers.Yes
Shock Struts – Replenishment of oil or air.Yes
Skis – Changing between wheel and ski landing gear.Yes
Landing skids – Replacement of landing skids and skid shoes.Yes
Wheel fairings (spats) – Removal and reinstallation.Yes
Mechanical brakes – Adjustment of simple cable operated systems.Yes
Brake – Replacement of worn brake pads.Yes
33LightsLights – Replacement of internal and external bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses.Yes
34NavigationSoftware – Updating self contained, instrument panel mount navigational software databases, excluding automatic flight control systems and transponders.Yes
Navigation devices – Removal and replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount navigation devices with quick disconnect connectors, excluding automatic flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system and IFR operations.Yes**
Self contained data logger – Installation, data restoration.Yes
51StructureFabric patches – Simple patches extending over not more than one rib and not requiring rib stitching or removal of structural parts or control surfaces.Yes
Protective Coating – Applying preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved.Yes
Surface finish - Minor restoration where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved This includes application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as registration markings.Yes
Fairings – Simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates which do not change the contour.Yes
52Doors and HatchesDoors - Removal and reinstallationYes
53FuselageUpholstery, furnishing – Minor repairs which do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere with control systems.Yes
56WindowsSide Windows - Replacement if it does not require riveting, bonding or any special processYes
61PropellerSpinner – Removal and reinstallation.Yes
71Powerplant installationCowling – Removal and reinstallation not requiring removal of propeller or disconnection of flight controls.Yes
Induction System – Inspection and replacement of induction air filter.Yes
72EngineChip detectors – Removal, checking and reinstallation provided the chip detector is a self-sealing type and not electrically indicated.Yes
73Engine fuelStrainer or Filter elements – Cleaning and/or replacement.Yes
Fuel - Mixing of required oil into fuel.Yes
74IgnitionSpark Plugs – Removal, cleaning, adjustment and reinstallation.Yes
75CoolingCoolant - Replenishment of coolant fluid.Yes
77Engine IndicatingEngine Indicating – Removal and replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount indicators that have quick-release connectors and do not employ direct reading connections.Yes
79Oil SystemStrainer or filter elements – Cleaning and/or replacement.Yes
Oil – Changing or replenishment of engine oil and gearbox fluid.Yes

Part B/ PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for ROTORCRAFT

PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for ROTORCRAFT
ATAAreaTaskSingle Engine Rotorcraft <=2 730kg
11PlacardsPlacards, Markings – Installation and renewal of placards and markings required by AFM and AMM.Yes
12ServicingFuel, oil, hydraulic, de-iced and windshield liquid replenishment.Yes
Lubrication – Those items not requiring a disassembly other than of non-structural items such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings.Yes
20Standard PracticesSafety Wiring – Replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems.Yes
Simple non-structural standard fasteners – Replacement and adjustment, excluding latches and the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting.Yes
21Air ConditioningReplacement of flexible hoses and ducts.Yes
23CommunicationCommunication devices – Remove and replace self contained, instrument panel mount communication devices with quick disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
24Electrical powerBatteries – Replacement and servicing, excluding servicing of Ni-Cd batteries and IFR operations.Yes**
Wiring – Repairing broken circuits in noncritical equipment, excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, navigation system and primary flight instruments.Yes
Bonding – Replacement of broken bonding cable excluding bonding on rotating parts and flying controls.Yes
Fuses – Replacement with the correct rating.Yes
25EquipmentSafety Belts - Replacement of safety belts and harnesses excluding belts fitted with airbag systems.Yes
Seats – Replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system excluding flight crew seats.Yes
Removal/installation of emergency flotation gears with quick disconnect connectors.Yes
Non-essential instruments and/or equipment - Replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount equipment with quick disconnect connectors.Yes
ELT - Removal/Reinstallation.Yes
30Ice and rain protectionWindshield wiper replacementYes
31InstrumentsInstrument Panel– Removal and reinstallation provided this it is a design feature with quick disconnect connectors, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Pitot Static System – Simple sense and leak check, excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Drainage – Drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the Pitot Static system excluding IFR operations.Yes**
Instruments – Check for legibility of markings and those readings are consistent with ambient conditions.Yes
32Landing GearsWheels – Removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication.Yes
Replacement of skid wear shoes.Yes
Fit and remove snow landing pads.Yes
Servicing – Replenishment of hydraulic fluid.Yes
Brake – Replacement of worn brake pads.Yes
33LightsLights – replacement of internal and external bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses.Yes
34NavigationSoftware – Updating self contained, instrument panel mount navigational software databases, excluding automatic flight control systems and transponders.Yes
Navigation devices – Remove and replace self contained, instrument panel mount navigation devices with quick disconnect connectors, excluding automatic flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system and IFR operations.Yes**
Self contained data logger – Installation, data restoration.Yes
51StructureProtective Coating – Applying preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved.Yes
Surface finish - Minor restoration where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved, excluding intervention on main and tail rotors. This includes application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as Registration markings.Yes
Fairings – Simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates which do not change the contour.Yes
52DoorsDoors - Removal and reinstallation.Yes
53FuselageUpholstery, furnishing – Minor repairs which do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere with control systems.Yes
56WindowsSide Windows - Replacement if it does not require riveting, bonding or any special process.Yes
62Main rotorRemoval/installation of main rotor blades that are designed for removal where special tools are not required (tail rotor blades excluded) limited to installation of the same blades previously removed refitted in the original position.Yes
63 65TransmissionChip detectors – Remove, check and replace provided the chip detector is a self-sealing type and not electrically indicated.Yes
67Flight controlRemoval or reinstallation of co-pilot cyclic and collective controls and yaw pedals where provision for quick disconnect is made by design.Yes
71Powerplant installationCowlings - Removal and re-fitment.Yes
72EngineChip detectors –removal, checking and reinstallation provided the chip detector is a self sealing type and not electrically indicated.Yes
79Oil SystemFilter elements – Replacement, provided that the element is of the “spin on/off” type.Yes
Oil - Changing or replenishment of engine oil.Yes

Part C/ PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for SAILPLANES AND POWERED SAILPLANES Abbreviations applicable to this Part: N/A not applicable for this category SP sailplane SSPS self-sustained powered sailplane SLPS/TM self-launching powered sailplane/touring motorglider

PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for SAILPLANES AND POWERED SAILPLANES
ATAAreaTaskSPSSPSSLPS/TM
08WeighingRecalculation – Small changes of the Trim plan without needing a reweighing.YesYesYes
09TowingTow release unit and tow cable retraction mechanism – Cleaning, lubrication and tow cable replacement (including weak links).YesYesYes
Mirror - Installation and replacement of mirrors.YesYesYes
11PlacardsPlacards, Markings – Installation and renewal of placards and markings required by AFM and AMM.YesYesYes
12ServicingLubrication – Those items not requiring a disassembly other than of non-structural items such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings.YesYesYes
20Standard. PracticesSafety Wiring – Replacement of defective safety wiring or cotter keys, excluding those in engine controls, transmission controls and flight control systems.YesYesYes
Simple Non-Structural Standard Fasteners – Replacement and adjustment, excluding the replacement of receptacles and anchor nuts requiring riveting.YesYesYes
Free play – Measurement of the free play in the control system and the wing to fuselage attachment including minor adjustments by simple means provided by the manufacturer.YesYesYes
21Air ConditioningReplacement of flexible hoses and ducts.YesYesYes
23CommunicationCommunication devices – Remove and replace self contained, instrument panel mount communication devices with quick disconnect connectors.YesYesYes
24Electrical powerBatteries and solar panels – Replacement and servicing.YesYesYes
Wiring - Installation of simple wiring connections to the existing wiring for additional non-required equipment such as electric variometers, flight computers but excluding required communication, navigation systems and engine wiring.YesYesYes
Wiring – Repairing broken circuits in landing light and any other wiring for non-required equipment such as electrical variometers or flight computers, excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, navigation system and primary flight instruments.YesYesYes
Bonding – Replacement of broken bonding cable.YesYesYes
Switches – This includes soldering and crimping of nonrequired equipment such as electrical variometers or flight computers, but excluding ignition system, primary generating system and required communication, navigation system and primary flight instruments.YesYesYes
Fuses – Replacement with the correct rating.YesYesYes
25EquipmentSafety Belts – Replacement of safety belt and harnesses.YesYesYes
Seats – Replacement of seats or seat parts not involving disassembly of any primary structure or control system.YesYesYes
Non-essential instruments and/or equipment - Replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount equipment with quick disconnect connectors.YesYesYes
Removal and installation of non-required instruments and/or equipment.YesYesYes
Wing Wiper, Cleaner – Servicing, removal and reinstallation not involving disassembly or modification of any primary structure, control.YesYesYes
Static Probes – Removal or reinstallation of variometer static and total energy compensation probes.YesYesYes
Oxygen System – Replacement of portable oxygen bottles and systems in approved mountings, excluding permanently installed bottles and systems.YesYesYes
Air Brake Chute – Installation and servicingYesYesYes
ELT – Removal / Reinstallation.YesYesYes
26Fire ProtectionFire Warning – Replacement of sensors and indicators.N/AYesYes
27Flight ControlGap Seals – Installation and servicing if it does not require complete flight control removal.YesYesYes
Control System – Measurement of the control system travel without removing the control surfaces.YesYesYes
Control Cables – Simple optical Inspection for Condition.YesYesYes
Gas Dampener – Replacement of Gas Dampener in the Control or Air Brake System.YesYesYes
Co-pilot stick and pedals - Removal or reinstallation where provision for quick disconnect is made by design.YesYesYes
28Fuel SystemFuel lines – Replacement of prefabricated fuel lines fitted with self-sealing couplings.N/AYesNO
Fuel Filter – Cleaning and/or replacement.N/AYesYes
31InstrumentsInstrument Panel– Removal and reinstallation provided this is a design feature with quick disconnect, excluding IFR operations.YesYesYes
Pitot Static System – Simple sense and leak check.YesYesYes
Instrument Panel vibration damper/shock absorbersReplacement.YesYesYes
Drainage – Drainage of water drainage traps or filters within the Pitot static system.YesYesYes
Flexible tubes - Replacement of damaged tubes.YesYesYes
32Landing GearWheels – Removal, replacement and servicing, including replacement of wheel bearings and lubrication.YesYesYes
Servicing – Replenishment of hydraulic fluidYesYesYes
Shock Absorber – Replacement or servicing of elastic cords or rubber dampers.YesYesYes
Shock Struts – Replenishment of oil or air.YesYesYes
Landing gear doors - Removal or reinstallation and repair including operating straps.YesYesYes
Skis – Changing between wheel and ski landing gear.YesYesYes
Skids – Removal or reinstallation and servicing of main, wing and tail skids.YesYesYes
Wheels fairing (spats) – Removal and reinstallation.YesYesYes
Mechanical brakes – Adjustment of simple cable operated systems.YesYesYes
Brake – Replacement of worn brake pads.YesYesYes
Springs – Replacement of worn or aged springs.YesYesYes
Gear Warning –Removal or reinstallation of simple gear warning systems.YesYesYes
33LightsLights – Replacement of internal and external bulbs, filaments, reflectors and lenses.N/AN/AYes
34NavigationSoftware – Updating self contained, instrument panel mount navigational software databases, excluding automatic flight control systems and transponders and including update of non-required instruments/equipment.YesYesYes
Navigation devices – Removal and replacement of self contained, instrument panel mount navigation devices with quick disconnect connectors, excluding automatic flight control systems, transponders, primary flight control system.YesYesYes
Self contained data logger – Installation, data restoration.YesYesYes
51StructureFabric patches – Simple patches extending over not more than one rib and not requiring rib stitching or removal of structural parts or control surfaces.YesYesYes
Protective Coating – Applying preservative material or coatings where no disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is involved.YesYesYes
Surface finish - Minor restoration of paint or coating where the underlying primary structure is not affected. This includes application of signal coatings or thin foils as well as Registration markings.YesYesYes
Fairings – Simple repairs to non-structural fairings and cover plates which do not change the contour.YesYesYes
52DoorsDoors - Removal and reinstallation.YesYesYes
53FuselageUpholstery, furnishing – Minor repairs which do not require disassembly of primary structure or operating systems, or interfere with control systems.YesYesYes
56WindowsSide Windows - Replacement if it does not require riveting, bonding or any special process.YesYesYes
Canopies - Removal and re-fitment.YesYesYes
Gas dampener – Replacement of Canopy Gas dampener.YesYesYes
57WingsWing Skids – Removal or reinstallation and service of lower wing skids or wing roller including spring assembly.YesYesYes
Water ballast – Removal or reinstallation of flexible tanks.YesYesYes
Turbulator and sealing tapes – Removal or reinstallation of approved sealing tapes and turbulator tapes.YesYesYes
61PropellerSpinner – Removal and reinstallation.N/AYesYes
71Powerplant installationRemoval or installation of Powerplant unit including engine and propeller.N/AYesNO
Cowling - Removal and reinstallation not requiring removal of propeller or disconnection of flight controls.N/AYesYes
Induction System – Inspection and replacement of induction air filter.N/AYesYes
72EngineChip detectors – Removal, checking and reinstallation provided the chip detector is a self-sealing type and not electrically indicated.N/AYesYes
73Engine fuelStrainer or Filter elements – Cleaning and/or replacement.N/AYesYes
Fuel - Mixing of required oil into fuel.N/AYesYes
74IgnitionSpark Plugs – Removal, cleaning, adjustment and reinstallation.N/AYesYes
75CoolingCoolant – Replenishment of coolant fluid.N/AYesYes
76Engine ControlsControls – Minor adjustments of non-flight or propulsion controls whose operation is not critical for any phase of flight.N/AYesNO
77Engine IndicatingEngine Indicating – Removal and replacement of self-contained instrument panel mount indicators that have quick-release connectors and do not employ direct reading connections.N/AYesYes
79Oil SystemStrainer or Filter elements – Cleaning and/or replacement.N/AYesYes
Oil – Changing or replenishment of engine oil and gearbox fluid.N/AYesYes

Part D/ PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for BALLOONS/AIRSHIPS

PILOT-OWNER MAINTENANCE TASKS for BALLOONS/AIRSHIPS
Area and TaskHot Air AirshipHot Air BalloonGas Balloon
A) ENVELOPE
1Fabric repairs - excluding complete panels (as defined in, and in accordance with, the instructions issued by the Type Certificate holder or the declarant of a declaration of design compliance) not requiring load tape repair or replacement.YesYesNo
2Nose line - ReplacementYesN/AN/A
3Banners - fitment, replacement or repair (without sewing).YesYesYes
4Melting link (temperature flag) - replacement.YesYesN/A
5Temperature transmitter and temperature indication cables - removal or reinstallation.YesYesN/A
6Crown line - replacement (where permanently attached to the crown ring).NoYesN/A
7Scoop or skirt-replacement or repair of (including fasteners).YesYesN/A
B) BURNER
8Burner - cleaning and lubrication.YesYesN/A
9Piezo igniters - adjustment.YesYesN/A
10Burner jets - cleaning and replacement.YesYesN/A
11Burner frame corner buffers - replacement or reinstallation.YesYesN/A
12Burner Valves - adjustment of closing valve not requiring special tools or test equipment.YesYesN/A
C) BASKET AND GONDOLA
13Basket/gondola frame trim - repair or replacement.YesYesYes
14Basket/gondola runners (including wheels) - repair or replacement.YesYesYes
15External rope handles - repair.YesYesYes
16Replacement of seat covers - upholsteries and safety belts.YesYesYes
D) FUEL CYLINDER
17Liquid valve - replacement of O-rings in the outlet.YesYesNo
E) INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
18Batteries - replacement of for self-contained instruments and communication equipment.YesYesYes
19Communication, navigation devices, instruments and/or equipment – Remove and replace self-contained, instrument panel mounted communication devices with quick disconnect connectors.YesYesYes
F) ENGINES
20Cleaning and Lubrication not requiring disassembly other than removal of non-structural items such as cover plates, cowlings and fairings.YesN/AN/A
21Cowling-removal and re-fitment not requiring removal of the propellerYesN/AN/A
22Fuel and oil strainers and/or filter elements - Removal, cleaning and/or replacementYesN/AN/A
23Batteries - replacing and servicing (excluding servicing of Ni-Cd batteries).YesN/AN/A
24Propeller Spinner – removal and installation for inspection.YesN/AN/A
25Powerplant - Removal or installation of powerplant unit including engine and propeller.YesN/AN/A
26EngineChip detectors – remove, check and replace.YesN/AN/A
27Ignition Spark Plug – removal or installation and adjustment including gap clearance.YesN/AN/A
28Coolant fluid - replenishment.YesN/AN/A
29Engine Controls - minor adjustments of non-flight or propulsion controls whose operation is not critical for any phase of flight.YesN/AN/A
30Engine instruments - removal and replacement.YesN/AN/A
31Lubrication oil – changing or replenishment of engine oil and gearbox fluid.YesN/AN/A
32Fuel lines - replacement of prefabricated hoses with selfsealing couplings.YesN/AN/A
33Air filters (if installed) – removal, cleaning and replacement.YesN/AN/A

AMC — Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 · ED Decision 2023/013/R · Continuing Airworthiness Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 2 Sep 2025

All rules in APPENDICES TO ANNEX I (Part-M)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 2 Sep 2025, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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