VAM Welcomes FAA Registered Aircraft
Yes, you can get your FAA-registered aircraft maintenance done with VAM as an approved AMO in Canada. VAM is fully certified Transport Canada (TC) & Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) that is also recognized by the US FAA under their BASA/MIP agreements, like www.vamaero.net, which support both US and Canadian registered aircraft, ensuring mechanics meet specific TC/FAA standards for dual certification.
For US-registered aircraft in Canada, all work will be performed by our TC-certified AMEs at our TC-approved facilities, and the Maintenance Release shall comply with both TC and FAA rules.
How is VAM Approved to Perform Maintenance of FAA Registered Aircraft
Transport Canada (TC)
The Canadian regulatory body requiring all mechanics to be licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) with specific training, exams, and experience.
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
The Canadian regulatory body requiring all mechanics to be licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) with specific training, exams, and experience.
Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs)
The Canadian regulatory body requiring all mechanics to be licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) with specific training, exams, and experience.
How Its Works
Call VAM
We provide all aspects of aircraft maintenance, Cockpit Avionics Upgrade or Repairs, Annuals, Structure refurbishment or teardown and rebuild. VAM is GARMIN Authorized Certified Dealer.
Qualified Personnel
All VAM AMEs are certified by Transport Canada, who also hold additional certifications or training recognized by the FAA for U.S. aircraft.
Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP)
The U.S. and Canada have agreements (BASA/MIP) allowing maintenance on each other's aircraft if performed by approved organizations.
Maintenance Release
VAM, AME will sign off on the work, ensuring it meets both Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the specific requirements for U.S. aircraft as per FAA regulations.
VAM Maintenance Service Includes
- Piston & Turboprop
- Reweighing / Landing Gear
- Turbine PT6 Stage Checks
- Paint Shop
- Prop balancing
- Avionics Package Upgrades
- 24-month Pitot Static, Transponder and Encoder correlation tests & certifications
- Annual inspections
- STC installations
- Aircraft pre-purchase inspections
- Major aircraft modifications
- Engine overhauls & Repairs
- ELT recertification
- Expert import and export services
- Propeller overhauls
- Altimeter recertification
- Air conditioning / Autopilot
- Structure Repair & Mods
- Bench repairs on radios
