November 2016 page 1 foreword this log book is the current format as the preferred means of recording aircraft practical maintenance training and experience in order to support an application to. A typical oil change entry would be entered in the engine logbook as follows. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an annual100hour inspection and determined to be in an. To answer these questions, we need to look at 14 c. Accurate logbooks are crucial to the value of any aircraft. Why you should check your airplanes logbook, every time. Airworthyairplane maintenance performed by ownerpilot. To editadd information to these fields click on the form field to type information. Describes methods, procedures and practices determined to be acceptable for showing compliance with the general aviation maintenance recordmaking and. 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.
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. Introducing our new innovative cloudhosted logbook for aircraft mechanics and engineers, amtl. Logbook entry form the logbook entry form is for quickly and easily entering information to create a new logbook entry. Give them confidence that the maintenance task you performed was done correctly. This includes the proper procedures and logbook entries. Designed for individual aircraft technicians and organisations. It has been designed to meet the requirements of the canadian aviation regulations. Maintenance aspects of owning your own aircraft if you do some of your own preventive maintenance, do it properly. Our latest release of this classic has 25% more pages. Civil aviation authority, bangladesh aircraft maintenance engineers logbook issue2 date. In a maintenance logbook for equipment other than the aircraft, such as a logbook for the aircrafts propeller or engine.
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. The entry must include his mechanics certificate number. Apr 22, 2017 aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book. No logbook entry reflecting unsatisfactory performance of an instrument proficiency check is required. This data includes defects and malfunctions, block times and fuel consumption. The logbook also contains historical data about the aircrafts rework, major repairs, and flight operational data.
Preventive maintenance the following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance. Each airworthiness release or aircraft log entry is signed by an authorized and certificated mechanic or repairman. Logbook this video walks through the process of transferring data from an exported logbook to the foreflight logbook spreadsheet template, and then uploading that to. Describes methods, procedures and practices determined to be acceptable for showing compliance with the general aviation maintenance recordmaking and recordkeeping requirements of title 14 of the code of federal regulations 14 cfr parts 43 and 91. Jan 03, 2017 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 aircraft. May 29, 2014 as far as a logbook entry requirements go for preventive maintenance read far 43. Logbook entties needed after an overhauled engine as been. Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft. While i dont log every cotter pin and tiewrap, i do try to err on the side of completeness in my recordkeeping. The aircraft technical log is the primary source for technical and operational data on each flight that occurs on an aircraft.
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. For example, if the holder of an inspection authorization chooses to document the completion of the annual. 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 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. In this example, i found an entry for the starter generator in the engine book with engine tso only.
How to flunk an annual however, the regs allow for another possibility. What happens when the logbook of an aircraft is lost. I was toward the end of all the logbooks so i took the opportunity to start new books for all 3. Ifr in an aircraft with no autopilot, the time is legally logged as sic. If you want to apply for any flight job, the employer will ask you. The entry will include the aircraft total time in service and name and signature, and certificate type and number of the person performing the inspection.
Aircraft engineer logbook aviation maintenance jobs. The following are examples of logbook entries to be made in accordance with far part 43. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an. Mar 30, 2016 if you are starting a new pilot logbook, one of the first things to consider is how you want to record your hours. The following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance with far 43 and the aerostar continued airworthiness instructions. In accordance with the flight design and rotax maintenance manuals this aircraft was inspected for its 100500 hr. Hi all, this is a pretty specific question but its part of a broader desire to understand the liabilitylegal side of aviation. For the condition inspection there is no legal requirement to make an entry anyplace other than the airframe logbook. Dec 05, 2018 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. Its pretty typical of what i see in most aircraft logbooks i look at. 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 aircraft. Maintenance record entries faa aircraft certification.
Ac 439c maintenance records federal aviation administration. Completion of maintenance tasks on an aircraft system performed column, conducting control on maintenance tasks control column, coaching a team of technicians conducting a check or part of a check or a project management column. In addition, the logbook contains a record of the tds. Recording in hours and minutes makes the initial entry very easy, e. If you are starting a new pilot logbook, one of the first things to consider is how you want to record your hours. The date, location, and other fields required by 14 cfr 61. Aircraft maintenance records and airworthiness directives.
How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. I certify that first name, mi, last name, grade of pilot certificate, certificate number, has satisfactorily completed the instrument proficiency check of 61. Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft records. It also records all maintenance carried out on an aircraft between scheduled base. The purpose of this program is to simplify and expedite the creation of a quality, legible logbook entry document of maintenance performed. 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. Likewise, a pilot with at least a private pilot certificate and the appropriate category and class ratings can log sic time when acting as a safety pilot while the other. What and where for documenting your aircrafts annual inspection. I was toward the end of all the logbooks so i took the opportunity to start. Log book electronic form instructions the following log pages are electronic forms with both left and right hand margins. When signing off a logbook entry for an inspection or work performed, do you licensed mechanics use the phrase in accordance with when citing an official publication mx manuals, ac43. There are six boxes on this form where preprogrammed information may be. No logbook entry for paint job general mooney talk. Sample logbook entry for picsafety pilot ask a flight.
For example, if youre flying under far part 5 in an operation that requires two pilots e. Here is the airframe logbook entry for my 1992 annual inspection, made by my ia before i took control of my maintenance records. Foreflight logbook streamlines your flight logging with intelligent data entry and support for currencytracking for multiple aircraft types. The ownerpilot must enter in the aircraft logbook the following informationfar 43. When the aircraft leaves the hangar, your entry must speak for you. One reason for these two different rules is that the meaning of a mechanics signature in a 43. Whenever a mechanic works on an airplane, he must make a logbook entry stating what work he performed.
The logbook contains data that is needed to monitor an aircrafts operation throughout its service life. Iaw with mooney maintenance manual section 52005 1ac, drained oil. Aircraft maintenance logbook entries made quickly and easily. Log book electronic form instructions beechcraft aircraft. In a maintenance logbook for equipment other than the aircraft. For example, if your mechanic tells you that the repairs are. When completed, the maintenance entry and return to service statement can be printed, signed and then inserted in the aircraft maintenance logbooks. I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with a 100 hour inspection and the following list of discrepancies and unairworthy items dated 63099 has been provided to the owner. Your aircraft is required to have a condition inspection. Make sure that you complete the job you start and that you make all the required record entries. At a minimum, a record of training time must include. Maintenance aspects of owning your own aircraft introduction according to 14 cfr part 43. Aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book. After those repairs i subsequently flew this aircraft on over 30 separate occasions over a span of 8 months while believing that it was in airworthy condition based on the airframe logbook entries, the repairs made to the original squawks on the trim, elevator hinges, and horizontal stabilizer, and my own preflight inspections.
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