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This bill provides new regulations for aviation maintenance technicians certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enter and work on privately owned aircraft stored in hangars at public airports. Specifically, the bill allows FAA-certified technicians to perform assessment, inspection, consultation, and limited preventative maintenance or minor repair work, but only with prior authorization from the airport. The technician must be explicitly authorized by the aircraft owner or hangar lessee, comply with the airport's security measures and access control policies, present valid FAA certification and identification upon request, and provide proof of liability insurance. If the aircraft is stored in a hangar leased or owned by someone other than the aircraft owner, the technician must obtain prior written permission from the hangar owner or lessee. The work performed must adhere to 14 CFR Part 43, which details the standards for maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of aircraft. The provisions of this bill will become effective on July 31, 2025, providing clarity and standardized guidelines for aircraft maintenance at public airport facilities in Louisiana.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB505&sbi=y