House Bill No. by Representative Crews aims to amend Louisiana law regarding access to public airport facilities for aviation maintenance technicians certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill enacts R.S. 2:135.1(L)(3), which authorizes these technicians to enter public airport facilities to conduct assessments, inspections, consultations, and perform minor repairs on privately owned aircraft stored in leased or owned hangars. The work must be pre-approved by the airport and comply with federal regulations outlined in 14 CFR Part 43.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific requirements for FAA-certified technicians, including obtaining authorization from the aircraft owner or lessee, adhering to airport security measures, and providing proof of FAA certification and liability insurance upon request. If the aircraft is stored in a hangar owned or leased by someone other than the owner, the technician must also secure prior written permission from the hangar owner or lessee. The provisions of this Act are set to take effect on July 31, 2025.