Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 43 : General Maintenance Rules

Subpart 4 : Release to Service

43.04.9 Ground running checks - reciprocating engines

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No person shall certify a reciprocating engine-powered aircraft for release to service after a mandatory periodic inspection unless such person ensures that—

(a)a ground run of the aircraft engine has been carried out to determine satisfactory performance, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, for—
(i)power output (static and idle RPM);
(ii)ignition system;
(iii)fuel and oil pressure; and
(iv)cylinder or coolant temperature, and oil temperature; and
(b)ambient conditions of temperature and atmospheric pressure and details of the results are recorded in the appropriate engine or aircraft logbook and/or maintenance record.