Repair Station Certificate – Part 145
What is the Repair Station Certificate – Part 145?
The FAA’s Repair Station Certificate under 14 CFR Part 145 authorizes a facility to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on aircraft and aircraft components. This certificate allows the repair station to return aircraft to service after performing approved tasks. The certificate is issued by the FAA and is subject to renewal and compliance with regulatory requirements. Renewal will occur every 24 months through inspection and audit conducted by the FAA. Part 145 Repair Station Operators
What can you do with it?
With this certificate, the repair station is authorized to:
- Perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on aircraft and aircraft components.
- Return aircraft to service after performing approved tasks.
- Operate under the specific ratings granted by the FAA, such as airframe, powerplant, propeller, radio, instrument, and accessory.
What can you do with it?
Holding this certificate does not authorize the repair station to:
- Perform tasks outside the scope of the ratings granted by the FAA.
- Operate without adhering to the requirements set forth in 14 CFR Part 145.
- Perform maintenance or alterations on aircraft or components not specified in the repair station’s capabilities list.
What is the certification process?
For this certification, the repair station must meet the following requirements: FAA requirements
- Complete the Preapplication Statement of Intent (PASI) FAA Form 8400-6
- Attend preapplication meeting at your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO)
- Develop and submit a Repair Station Manual (RSM) and a Quality Control Manual (QCM) for FAA approval.
- Ensure facilities, equipment, and personnel meet FAA standards.
- Implement a training program for employees performing specific maintenance and alterations.
- Establish Procedures For Handling Hazardous Materials, if applicable.
- Submit FAA Form 8310-3, Application for Repair Station Certificate and/or Rating.
- Once the application is reviewed, the FAA will conduct an on-site inspection of the facility. The inspection is meant to confirm that the physical facilities, equipment, personnel, and procedures meet FAA requirements.
- Provide all required documentation, including manuals and training program details.
Publications:
The primary FAA-approved publications associated with this certification are:
- 14 CFR Part 145: Air Agency Certification
- Advisory Circular 145-9A: Guide for Developing and Evaluating Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals
- Advisory Circular 145-10: Repair Station Training Program