Jet Wash is on the approval list with NetJets, FlexJet, CitationAir and Flight Options just to name a few.
Jet Wash also cleans aircraft based in San Diego along with transient private jet customers coming into San Diego.
FAA Requirements for Aircraft Exterior & Interior Cleaning
Washing, waxing & polishing are preventive maintenance items listed under FAR part 43, appendix A, section C, paragraphs 9 & 10, and also under FAR 1.1 (preventive maintenance).
You'll find the "Aircraft Cleaning" listed as Preventative Maintenance in the A&P handbook which outlines what Preventive Maintenance is: A&P handbook Ch. 8-10 (preventative maint), 8-23 (exterior cleaning, & 8-24 (interior cleaning). Both interior cleaning and exterior cleaning are listed!
The FAA requires that all preventive maintenance items for FAR 91, 121 and 135 operators need to be completed and singed off by a certified A&P mechanic for approval to return to service in compliance of
FAR part 43.3 (a).
You will also find aircraft cleaning as a maintenance procedure listed in every aircraft manufactures maintenance manuals via
AMM Ch. 12-21-00 for exterior cleaning and
AMM Ch. 12-22-00 for interior cleaning. Again, any procedures listed in your maintenance manual needs to be accomplished by an A&P mechanic
along with a certified logbook signature.
The only difference when cleaning part 91 vs. 135/121 aircraft is the pilot/owner can perform the work (only on their own a/c) but the FAA does not allow for anyone else to perform the work unless they hold an A&P / AMT certificate.
Can you use an auto detailer or just any cleaning company? This letter from the FAA says it all; Read it here
Another important FAR requirement is that all all contractors and their employees have Training & Annual Re-training IAW 52.224-3.
Don't let the local FAA deem your aircraft unairworthy because you used an auto detailer! Use professional A&P mechanics...
It's a federal law!
Check out these case studies here.
Here at Jet Wash, we have everything in place to comply with all the FAA requirement to accomplish your aircraft detailing/cleaning needs.
- All employees are trained IAW 52.224-3
- A&P Mechanics at every cleaning task
- All cleanings IAW your aircraft AMM 12-21-00 & 12-22-00
- FAA approved checklists for every type of cleaning
- Only Boeing and MIL spec certified cleaning products used
FAA Requirements for Aircraft Cleaning
Jet Wash Locations:SAN - CRQ - MYF - SEE - SDM
Jet Wash has been detailing aircraft since 1988 utilizing A&P mechanics - required by the FAA!
Jet Wash is located at Landmark Aviation, Lindbergh Field - San Diego, CA - (SAN)
with operations at Palomar Airport (CRQ), Montgomery Field (MYF), Gillespie Field (SEE) and Brown Field (SDM)
San Diego is the optimum location for aircraft washing and detailing due to its 70 degree year round summer climate with the least amount of rain and wind in the entire US. Never worries of icing after an exterior wash or dragging in bad weather elements during an interior cleaning.
Jet Wash Customers:
Jet Wash held contracts cleaning top to bottom the entire fleet of 757's & A320's for United and Delta Airlines as well as washing the entire fleet of aircraft for Alaska, Aloha & Frontier Airlines.