A+P sign off for paint repair?

[Theo]

If a paint repair is performed on the fuselage, such as repainting a 7 " x 12" spot where paint has peeled, would an A+P sign off be needed?
Thanks
Theo

[Stephen]

No need, too minor. Not structural and it is not an airworthy issue. Someone well quote the FAR. I would not even worry about putting something this minor in the aircraft log book...fabric work...yes, small painting no need.

Stephen A&P

[BrettL]

§ 43.3 (g) Except for holders of a sport pilot certificate, the holder of a pilot certificate issued under part 61 may perform preventive maintenance on any aircraft owned or operated by that pilot which is not used under part 121, 129, or 135 of this chapter. The holder of a sport pilot certificate may perform preventive maintenance on an aircraft owned or operated by that pilot and issued a special airworthiness certificate in the light-sport category.

§ 43.5 No person may approve for return to service any aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—(a) The maintenance record entry required by § 43.9 or § 43.11, as appropriate, has been made;

§ 43.7 (f) A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventive maintenance under the provisions of § 43.3(g).


Appendix A to Part 43—Major Alterations, Major Repairs, and Preventive Maintenance

(c) Preventive maintenance is limited to the following work, provided it does not involve complex assembly operations:

(9) Refinishing decorative coating of fuselage, balloon baskets, wings tail group surfaces (excluding balanced control surfaces), fairings, cowlings, landing gear, cabin, or cockpit interior when removal or disassembly of any primary structure or operating system is not required.

[Theo]

Thank you.