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Purpose The following information describes methods, procedures and practices that have been determined to be acceptable means of showing compliance with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) parts 43 and 91.

U.S. standard airworthiness certificate in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked or terminatedin effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked or terminated in effect as long as the maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations are performed I/A/W/ Parts 43 and 91.in effect as long as the maintenance, preventative maintenance, and alterations are performed I/A/W/ Parts 43 and 91.

U.S. standard airworthiness certificate Stated in block 6 on FAA Form , Standard Airworthiness CertificateStated in block 6 on FAA Form , Standard Airworthiness Certificate Accordingly, insufficient or non-existent aircraft records may render the certificate invalid.Accordingly, insufficient or non-existent aircraft records may render the certificate invalid.

Responsibilities 14 CFR part 91, section states that an aircraft owner/operator (O/O) shall keep and maintain aircraft maintenance (MX) records.14 CFR part 91, section states that an aircraft owner/operator (O/O) shall keep and maintain aircraft maintenance (MX) records. 14 CFR part 43, section 43.9 and state that maintenance personnel are required to make the record entries.14 CFR part 43, section 43.9 and state that maintenance personnel are required to make the record entries.

Records to be Retained Section requires O/O to ensure MX personnel make appropriate entries to indicate the aircraft is approved for return to service.Section requires O/O to ensure MX personnel make appropriate entries to indicate the aircraft is approved for return to service. Section (a) sets content and retention requirements for MX recordsSection (a) sets content and retention requirements for MX records Exception: Section /.413 with 24- month intervalsException: Section /.413 with 24- month intervals

Section (a) (1) Requires MX records for airframe, engine, prop, rotor and applianceRequires MX records for airframe, engine, prop, rotor and appliance Does not require separate or individual recordsDoes not require separate or individual records Does require records to be kept for each item as appropriateDoes require records to be kept for each item as appropriate To be practical; separate records facilitate change of ownershipTo be practical; separate records facilitate change of ownership

Section (a)(1)(i) “a description of the work performed”“a description of the work performed” Description should be sufficient to permit a person unfamiliar with the work to understand what and how the work was accomplishedDescription should be sufficient to permit a person unfamiliar with the work to understand what and how the work was accomplished The rule permits reference to technical data acceptable to the AdministratorThe rule permits reference to technical data acceptable to the Administrator

Section (a)(2)(v) Requires the current status of applicable AD’s to be a part of the maintenance record. (not just the AD’s that pertain to the serial number of the product)Requires the current status of applicable AD’s to be a part of the maintenance record. (not just the AD’s that pertain to the serial number of the product) This record is to include, minimum, AD number, method of compliance, revision date, and if recurring, next action!This record is to include, minimum, AD number, method of compliance, revision date, and if recurring, next action!

Section (a)(2)(v) When AD’s are accomplished, maintenance persons are required to include the items specified in section 43.9(a)(2), (3), and (4) in addition to those required by section (a)(2)(v).When AD’s are accomplished, maintenance persons are required to include the items specified in section 43.9(a)(2), (3), and (4) in addition to those required by section (a)(2)(v).

Additional Topics Preventative MaintenancePreventative Maintenance Discrepancy ListsDiscrepancy Lists Lost or Destroyed RecordsLost or Destroyed Records Life-Limited PartsLife-Limited Parts

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