When considering Life Limited Parts (LLP), which can also be called Safe Life Items (SLI) it is important for any lease review to be especially aware of the different considerations involved.
What to look for with regard to Structure Repairs at Lease Transition, see a typical extract from the technical lease return conditions below.
All repairs to the Aircraft will have been accomplished in accordance with Airframe Manufacturer’s Structural Repair Manual (or EASA-approved data supported by supported by EASA Part 21J design approval or Airframe Manufacturer’s Repair Design Approval Sheets).
An aircraft lessor will want to protect their asset, and this is achieved with a lease agreement – of course, the lessee will also wish to protect themselves where they can.
We can think about an element of this protection now; think about the aircraft records prior to an aircraft being technically accepted.
When assessing aircraft structural damage, a review can be quite complex and significantly vary dependant on source or revision for the repair reference. Damage may remain “as is” which means it is acceptable in current condition or it might need a repair to be completed.