§ 7-4. Aircraft airframe, engine and accessory maintenance and repair.

(a)

Statement of concept. An aircraft airframe, engine and accessory maintenance and repair operator provides one or a combination of airframe, engine and accessory overhauls and repair services on aircraft up to and including business jet aircraft and helicopters. This category shall also include the sale of aircraft parts and accessories, but such is not an exclusive right.

(b)

Minimum standards.

(1)

The operator shall lease land from the owner and the lease shall include a building sufficient to accommodate all activities and operations proposed by the operator. The minimum areas in each instance shall be subject to the approval of the owner. The must provide an office, shop, and rest rooms, all properly heated and lighted.

(2)

The operator shall provide sufficient equipment, supplies, and parts availability as required by the FAA relevant to the type of maintenance engaged in.

(3)

The following types of insurance are required:

a.

Aircraft liability.

b.

Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.

c.

Hangar keeper's liability.

d.

Products liability.

(4)

The operator shall have his premises open and services available eight hours daily, five days a week or as agreed upon in advance with the airport manager.

(5)

The operator shall have in his employ, and on duty during the appropriate business hours, trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category of services in an efficient manner, but never less than one person currently certificated by the FAA with ratings appropriate to the work being performed and who holds an airframe, power plant or an aircraft inspector rating.

(Ord. No. 15-26, 9-21-15)