Originally Posted by
Bill Berson
I don't know if a Homebuilt owner needs any airman certificate, but for Type cerficated aircraft a Private certificate will do.
"A person holding at least a private pilot certificate may approve an aircraft for return to service after performing preventive maintenance"... (43.7(f) )
It is very clear that parts of Part 43 do apply to E/AB such as appendix D for the inspection. So I don't see why other parts of 43 would not be allowable or required as well.