Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft records. That being said there is nothing wrong with recording the inspections in the engine or propeller logbooks. I dont specifically have a quoted entry to give you but a suggestion. Logbook entries and certificate endorsements objective. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an annual100hour inspection and determined to be in an airworthy condition, you take responsibility for the airworthiness of the entire aircraft, engines. The ownerpilot must enter in the aircraft logbook the following informationfar 43. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an annual100hour inspection and determined to be in an. Reconstructing the logbooks is not a trivial process or a cheap one. After 45 years in this business, i found nothing replaces having my own eyes on the logbooks. Aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book. Student pilot endorsements examples are shown in ac 6165 solo flight endorsements xc endorsements class b endorsements presolo aeronautical knowledge 61. Flight instructors must sign the logbook in a legible manner of each person to whom flight or ground training is provided.
Airworthyairplane maintenance performed by ownerpilot. For example, if the ia is going to document the annual inspection in the maintenance logbook. This includes the date, total flight or lesson time, the departure and destination airports, and the aircraft s type and nnumber or simulator or flight training device, as appropriate. Return an aircraft to service and airworthiness aviation. What once was an arduous task is now a simple, quick and easy process to produce professional quality results. A typical oil change entry would be entered in the engine logbook as follows. So, take the time to make your logbook entries as professional as your work. Aircraft time in service make cirrus model, sr22 reg no 216l work order 5155 airframe entries f. The multiple predictive text fields and dropdown boxes make maintaining your logbook as pain free as possible. I want my log books to look nice and correct, but i am having trouble finding the proper phraseology for an entry. Using the same facts as the contract example, the entry in the aircraft s logbook that a certain service was performed is a representation. How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. Money, time, and effort spent on maintenance pay off and ensure that your aircraft will have a higher resale value if you decide to sell. Preventive maintenance the following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance with far 43 and the aerostar continued airworthiness instructions.
This data includes defects and malfunctions, block times and fuel consumption. Maintenance aspects of owning your own aircraft if you do some of your own preventive maintenance, do it properly. My ia did an entry in the airframe log for engine removal and another for installation, an entry in the engine log describing the overhaul work, and an entry in the prop log for that work. I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with an annual inspection and a list of discrepancies and unairworthy items dated march 30, 1998. The signature, the certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving or disapproving for return to service the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, component part, or portions thereof. Maintenance record entries faa aircraft certification.
Our autofill function removes the tedious task of typing out repetitive entries. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an. If you are starting a new pilot logbook, one of the first things to consider is how you want to record your hours. Log book electronic form instructions the following log pages are electronic forms with both left and right hand margins. It also records all maintenance carried out on an aircraft between scheduled base.
If for some reason the next three posters all agree, the mods should lock this thread so there arent 5 pages of confusing and conflicting responses. What and where for documenting your aircrafts annual. The main menu has four buttons 1 to create a new log book entry 2 to gain access to and take action on the previously created archive of log book entries 3 to add, edit or delete information in the lists of. Use our mobile app to record your work experience as you sign the technical log. Except as provided in paragraphs b and c of this section, each person who maintains, performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing. Whether the mechanic replaces an engine or simply tinkers with a gauge, the logbook must collect its due. This set of logbook examples help explain the various provisions of the hoursofservice rules. Our latest cub has a logbook containing every single flight since its airframe overhaul, and one can get very little info out of it.
No, a maintenance record entry documenting the completion of an annual inspection. N216l aircraft logbook no 2 aircraft sales and brokerage. An example from a typical aircraft logbook entry shows the. Logbook entry creator program rons aviation software. Business aircraft maintenance record logbook by gregory.
Like the owner of a general aviation aircraft, an airline often wants to avoid the high cost of commonly used parts from the original equipment manufacturer oem, so it will reverse engineer and produce batches of parts that are then used in its fleet. A brief video highlighting features of the aircraft maintenance logbook records i developed as director of maintenance for a corporate flight department. For example, when you put your signature to the following logbook entry. At a minimum, a record of training time must include. For example, if your mechanic tells you that the repairs are. The two restart provisions that are currently suspended are not included in this set. Recording in hours and minutes makes the initial entry very easy, e. During the course of this annual inspection there were numerous discrepancies found with the aircraft and the previous airframe logbook entries. Develop a comprehensive understanding for all the required endorsements an instructor must give for initial pilot certification, additional pilot certification, and additional aircraft qualification. The aircraft technical log is the primary source for technical and operational data on each flight that occurs on an aircraft. No logbook entry reflecting unsatisfactory performance of an instrument proficiency check is required. Another legal theory under which a maintenance or service provider can be sued based upon issues with aircraft maintenance records is fraud or misrepresentation. If you are enrolled in a school, or have any connections at the. Logbook entries and certificate endorsements define aviation.
Aircraft logs aircraft logs, as used in this handbook, is an inclusive term which applies to the aircraft logbook and all supplemental records concerned with the. Typical maintenance entry for 100hrannual inspection. Why you should check your airplanes logbook, every time. Is is nice to list even the ones that arent and the reason why but you can be in compliance without doing this. Except as provided in paragraphs b and c of this section, each person who maintains, performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following. For example, if the holder of an inspection authorization chooses to document the completion of the annual. The data entry clerk who loads your logbook information into their system often has no clue what theyre looking at. Aircraft maintenance logbook entries made easy logbook entry creator program instruction manual. What are the requirements for maintenance record entries after. Make sure that you complete the job you start and that you make all the required record entries. The facts of this case involved an owner taking his cessna to mechanic who holds an aircraft mechanic certificate and inspection authorization for major alterations installing a gmodel engine and a 78inch propeller.
Messy or incomplete entries imply that the aircraft was not maintained to very high standards. The authority and responsibility for flight instructors to endorse initial student certificates, logbooks for solo and solo crosscountry, additional aircraft ratings, and flight privileges are outlined in 14 cfr part 61. Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft. Logbook entties needed after an overhauled engine as been. The date, location, and other fields required by 14 cfr 61. This question about a pilot losing the logbook for an aircraft got me thinking about acceptable means to reconstruct logbooks. Each airworthiness release or aircraft log entry is signed by an authorized and certificated mechanic or repairman. Its easy to forget the importance of checking aircraft logbooks before you fly. Approval to service and logbook entry after preventive maintenance performed by pilotowner. The following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance with far 43 and the aerostar continued airworthiness instructions. I see most of them is a separate record from the log book. For example, if the holder of an inspection authorization chooses to.
The only ads you have to list are the ones that are applicable. As you can probably tell, i prepared the entry on a selfadhesive sticker using word processing software and an inkjet printer. Example of a record entry for an annual inspection in which the aircraft was found to be unairworthy. This month we are going to discuss maintenance record. If the holder of an inspection authorization chooses to document the completion of an annual inspection in a maintenance logbook for equipment other than an aircraft, he or she should make the record entry specific to the product. The logbook entry creator can accommodate separate entries for airframe, powerplant, propeller or any other component that has its own logbook. For example, if your ia is going to document the annual inspection in the maintenance logbook for the aircrafts engine, he or she should use. I do like the stickyback idea for the ad summary, but for the annual, a simple stamp and pad takes up lots less room. My normal entry for the engine log is something like this, this engine has been inspected per the rotax 100hrannual inspection checklist as part of the aircraft condition inspection.
Failure to assiduously make every entry could kill your livelihood. Please login or join to access the complete cfi book and lesson plans. I was toward the end of all the logbooks so i took the opportunity to start. Also, if you forget to log an oil change, the assumption will be that it wasnt done, which can be a significant red flag to a buyer. Aircraft maintenance records matter, be careful jda aviation. The aircraft was later sent to a different maintenance facility for compliance with a recently issued airworthiness directive ad as well as having a 100 hourannual inspection performed. The following are examples of logbook entries to be made in accordance with far part 43.