How much does an oil change for a cessna 152 cost? Can this be done by the pilot or only an AME?

Answer 1

In the US this is covered by owner/pilot maintenance. Yes you can change the oil. you do have the make a log book entry show, date what was done, and your pilot number etc.
Oil costs depend on which oil you use. Expect about 30.00.

Answer 2

Hey spook....A "AME" is a Aviation Medical Examiner. I doubt
you would be able to get a Doctor to change the oil in your airplane unless they also posses a A&P (Airframe and Powerplant mechanic's) certificate.
See: 14 CFR part 43, Appendix A, (c),1-32
for what a owner/pilot can do as preventive maintenance
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=3c37aa04b904e399759e6366b92d9248;rgn=div5;view=text;node=14%3A1.0.1.3.20;idno=14;cc=ecfr#14:1.0.1.3.20.0.363.3

Answer 3

You can do the change BUTT.. You need to have an A and P safety wire the filter and then have him make the log entry. I do it all the time on my helicopter. I do everything and take off the old filter. I have the ANP install the filter and set the safety wire then make the entry. Hope that helps

Answer 4

I may be wrong but I was under the impression that everything had to be signed off by a certified AP.