ICON A5 - Maintenance Terminology and Abbreviations

2-6 GENERAL / MAINTENANCE TERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE C3
CHAPTER 2
2.4 Maintenance Terminology and Abbreviations
Condition Inspection
A detailed inspection accomplished once in the preceding 12 calendar months on a LSA in accor-
dance with instructions provided in the maintenance manual supplied with the aircraft. The
purpose of the inspection is to look for any wear, corrosion, or damage that would cause an
aircraft to not be in a condition for safe operation.
A&P
Airframe and powerplant mechanic as defined by 14 CFR Part 65 in the U.S. or equivalent certi-
fication in other countries.
Heavy Maintenance
Any maintenance, inspection, repair, or alteration a manufacturer has specified in the mainte-
nance manual that requires specialized training, equipment, or facilities.
Line Maintenance
Any repair, maintenance, scheduled checks, servicing, inspections, or alterations not considered
heavy maintenance that is approved by the manufacturer and is specified in the manufacturer’s
maintenance manual.
LSA Repairman Maintenance (LSA-RM)
U.S. FAA-certificated repairman (light sport aircraft) with a maintenance rating as defined by 14
CFR Part 65 (or equivalent rating issued by another civil aviation authority), who is authorized to
perform line maintenance on aircraft certificated as special LSA aircraft. Authorized to perform
the condition and 100-hour inspections on an LSA.
Maintenance Manual (MM)
A manual provided by an LSA manufacturer or supplier that specifies all maintenance, repairs,
and alterations authorized by the manufacturer.
Major Repair, Alteration, or Maintenance (MRA)
Any repair, alteration, or maintenance for which instructions to complete the task are excluded
from the maintenance manual supplied to the consumer.
NOTE: Any major repairs, require prior coordination and approval from
ICON Aircraft before commencing work.
Minor Repair, Alteration, or Maintenance
Any repair, alteration, or maintenance for which instructions to complete the task are included in
the maintenance manual supplied to the consumer.
Overhaul
Maintenance, inspection, repair, or alterations that are only to be accomplished by the original
manufacturer or a facility approved by the original manufacturer of the product.
Overhaul Facility
Facility specifically authorized by the aircraft or component manufacturer to overhaul the
product originally produced by that manufacturer.