Microlight Modification Inspections at Darley Moor Airfield

Description

Modification Inspections

If an owner wishes to modify the design of his aircraft, this might be by adding a fuel tank, changing the suspension or simply installing a radio, the regulations require that the modification is approved to ensure that it does not compromise the airworthiness of the design.  The BMAA Technical Office is able to make the assessment of a modification for BMAA members.

Micro Maintenance are able to act as independent Inspectors of your modifications.

Our Inspectors

Mark Hilton: Inspector number 631 (ABEFI)

Alan Jackson: Inspector number 610 (ABEFGHIL)

The BMAA definition of an inspection is as follows:

“an independent examination of the aircraft’s parts & paperwork from which the Inspector will make a judgement as to its airworthiness at that point in time”

The scope of the of the Inspector’s job is simply to inspect.

• To find the defect – not to fix it
• To monitor the amateur build – not to build it
• To examine the repair – not to repair it
• To look at the modification – not to modify it
• To verify the documentation – not to rewrite it
• To ensure compliance against BMAA standards – not against his own
• To act on behalf of & under the control of the BMAA – not the Owner

The Inspector’s findings are the basis on which they can, afterwards, offer advice & guidance to help the owner keep their aircraft airworthy.

Micro Maintenance Inspectors & airframe Mechanics work in accordance to SIGMA, issued by the BMAA on behalf of the CAA.