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After a lessee has finished the lease period for the aircraft and does not extend the lease, then they will return it. There is typically a maintenance input associated with the return, and a lot of work has been done to get the aircraft to this stage.

We would plan the workload to account for the aircraft maintenance plan but also for any additional work to meet contractual obligations, along with the maintenance plan requirements. Representing an aircraft at the end of the lease (EOL) requires a significant amount of planning and preparation from both parties. We would organise a pre-redelivery meeting with the returning airline and owner, enabling an opportunity to gather information. A successful meeting would have the following agenda.

  • Establish the location of the MRO visit, work scopes & timescale. Consider any known Engine, APU or LDG Gear visits.
  • Ensure knowledge of the Redelivery Conditions awareness.
  • Physical review/records review priority with all aircraft repair and the status to be advised.
  • Current interior configuration (LOPA) Vs Required.
  • Ensure the current Approved Maintenance Program (AMP) is compliant for lease and is any bridging check is due – this can be the case when an aircraft moves from one maintenance plan to another.
  • There are more topics for consideration and your technical records review may or may not be done on-site or at the location.

We would need to move the aircraft and so would need to consider the future for it. Short-term storage or flight-ready parking may be solid options, but the scope of maintenance approvals for the destination vs the work scope required might be of consideration. We would also consider the impacts of a registration change.

Records will always be a point of contention, and the CAMO point of contact would be required to establish the necessary details and contact with the lessee. Current maintenance and configuration will also be required.

If you require assistance with the transition or repossession of an aircraft, please get in touch via our contact page.