PART 4Airworthiness of Aircraft
CHAPTER 3Continuing airworthiness for non-EASA aircraft
Certificate of release to service issued by pilot owner46
In accordance with any guidance issued by the CAA a pilot owner of a private aircraft which has a maximum total mass authorised of not more than 2,730kg to which article 44 applies—
a
may carry out simple visual inspections or operations to check for general condition and obvious damage and normal operation of the airframe, engines, systems and components of the aircraft;
b
rectify any defects identified under paragraph (a); and
c
issue a certificate of release to service at the completion of any maintenance when satisfied that all maintenance required has been properly carried out.