Plane Maintenance Facility cc (PMF)
Owner: Pierre Prinsloo
Plane Maintenance Facility cc was established in January 2000 and operates as a South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) approved Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, AMO 875.
We specialise in the maintenance and servicing of South African registered aircraft. Delivering reliable, compliant, and professional aviation maintenance solutions.
Our experience includes ownership, maintenance, and support of King Air 90, 100, and 200 series aircraft, as well as the maintenance of Metro Liner 226 and 227 series aircraft for both private owners and charter operations.
Fleet Support & AOG Operations
PMF currently operates a Diamond DA20, Cessna 172P, and Cessna 182N. These aircraft are dedicated to AOG response, maintenance support, and aircraft recovery operations, including deployments to remote and logistically challenging locations.
We have proudly assisted clients across Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Experience & OEM Approvals
With over 25 years should be more of operational experience, PMF has built strong technical capability and manufacturer-aligned expertise.
At the request of Diamond Aircraft owners, the (late) Johann Prinsloo (founder of PMF) completed factory training in Germany on Thielert Diesel Aircraft Engines and subsequently became part of an approved Factory Service Centre for Thielert Engines, now Continental Diesel.
In 2014, the(late) Johann further completed Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine factory training, resulting in PMF being recognised as an approved Diamond Aircraft Service Centre in South Africa.
Pierre Prinsloo (Co-Owner of PMF ) and his father’s wing-man, also successfully completed his factory training in Germany on Thielert Diesel Aircraft Engines, now known as Continental Diesel, further went on to complete his Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine factory training for the Diamond DA 62 DA 50 DA 42 DA 40 and DA 20 aircraft and is attending recurrent training on an on-going basis upholding the legacy of service excellence.
Pierre also completed training and holds SACAA licenses for the Piper, Cessna, and Beechcraft Aircraft Series.
License and Certification
Plane Maintenance Facility cc operates under SACAA AMO 875 and is staffed by:
- Three SACAA-licensed aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Three aircraft technicians
- One aircraft maintenance apprentices
- Dedicated administrative and financial support staff
Decades of combined aviation maintenance experience – delivering technical excellence you can rely on.
Geographical Coverage from Lanseria International Airport
Based at Lanseria International Airport, Plane Maintenance Facility cc is centrally positioned and easily accessible to both local and international clients.
We hold SACAA-licensed approvals to maintain and service the Diamond, Piper, Cessna, and Beechcraft Aircraft Series. In addition, we have been appointed Diamond Southern Africa Sales Agent for the Diamond Aircraft Series, delivering both sales and technical support from our Lanseria base.
Our team’s diverse technical skill set and operational agility allow us to provide remote and on-site support when required, ensuring responsive, reliable service wherever our customers operate.