(a) This part prescribes the requirements for issuing repair station certificates and associated ratings to facilities for the maintenance and alteration of airframes, powerplants, propellers, or appliances, and prescribes the general operating rules for the holders of those certificates and ratings.

(b) A certificated repair station located in the United States is called a "domestic repair station". A repair station located outside of the United States is called a "foreign repair station".

(c) A manufacturer of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, appliances, or parts thereof, may be issued a Repair Station Certificate with a limited rating under subpart D of this part. Sections 145.11 through 145.79 do not apply to applicants for, or holders of, certificates issued under subpart D of this part. Any facility where the holder of a certificate issued under subpart D of this part exercises his privileges under that certificate may be referred to as a "manufacturer's maintenance facility."

[Doc. No. 1157, 27 FR 6662, July 13, 1962, as amended by Amdt. 145-4, 31 FR 5249, Apr. 1, 1966]