If the inspector gives you an ok by letter which is often done, you should note the date, time, name, and change in your aircraft log book. It also records all maintenance carried out on an aircraft between scheduled base. For those of us with significant flight experience, transitioning from a paper logbook to a digital one can seem like a daunting task. The owner of the aircraft and, for any change, the person who made the change. Includes entries for engine times, aircraft times, service, repairs and alterations. Preventive maintenance the following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance with far 43 and the aerostar continued airworthiness instructions. Oct 28, 2016 a brief video highlighting features of the aircraft maintenance logbook records i developed as director of maintenance for a corporate flight department. Aircraft log todays total time in service description of inspections, tests, repairs and alterations entries must be endorsed with name, rating and certificate number of technician or date. Oct 31, 2009 for cubs, i prefer minimal log book entries. The purpose of this program is to simplify and expedite the creation of a quality, legible logbook entry document of maintenance performed. Foreflight logbook streamlines the task of filling out logbooks, allowing you to focus on the flight lesson and then collaborate electronically during downtime to complete logbook entries.
It provides entries not provided in standard logbooks and deletes others not applicable to experimental aircraft. Simplicity and ease of use were the key motivations behind creating aircraft maintenance logbook entry creator. After every flight, pilots complete a gripe sheet which conveys to the mechanics problems encountered with the aircraft during the flight that need repair or correction. Maintenance logbook entries maintenance logbook entries september 1, 2016 requirements for aircraft maintenance log book entries following an annual inspection can be tricky and confusing not only for the mechanic but for the owneroperator, especially where airworthiness discrepancies have been found by the airframe and powerplant mechanic a. View the archives of jeff simons aircraft maintenance series. Apr 22, 2017 aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book.
Jul 29, 2016 the camp maintenance application provides users the capability to create and print logbook entries containing complied with maintenance tasks. Using your computer, you can quickly make a logbook entry of maintenance performed. Theres a whole bunch of old entries in my engine log book where a previous owner just wrote. The logbook entry creator can accommodate separate entries for airframe, powerplant, propeller or any other component that has its own logbook. My 2nd aircraft log is getting filled up, trying to find another one like it.
Even if a certificated person doesnt actually write in the aircrafts log that the component worked on is approved for return to service, far 43. 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. Accurate logbooks are crucial to the value of any aircraft. 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. 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.
For a person to log flight time, the time must be acquired in an aircraft that is identified as an aircraft under 61. Here are some tech log entries by pilots and the subsequent smart arse replies from their maintenance crews. Foreflight digital pilot logbook for ipad and iphone. Logbook entries and certificate endorsements define aviation. During the course of this annual inspection there were numerous discrepancies found with the aircraft and the previous airframe logbook entries. Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft. N216l aircraft logbook no 2 aircraft sales and brokerage. If rated to act as pilot in command of the aircraft, an airline transport pilot may log all flight time while acting as pilot in command of an operation requiring an airline transport pilot certificate.
Our latest cub has a logbook containing every single flight since its airframe overhaul, and one can get very little info out of it. My aircraft logs online logbooks for aircraft owners. The most literate meaning is a log book, which is used to record details of every flight performed on an aircraft together with maintenance activities which took place after each flight. Some call it the dirty fingerprint because if maintenance isnt documented. Recording in decimals will see you reaching for a calculator more frequently for entries in your logbook, with the minutes having to be converted into hundredths, e.
Logbook definition of logbook by the free dictionary. When making logbook entries, exercise special care to ensure that the entry can be clearly understood by anyone having a need to read it in the. Preventive maintenance the following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance. I have been using aviation logbook for two months now, it is working fine and easy to fill. Aircraft spruce supplies components for a wide variety of homebuilt aircraft and discount pilot supplies. Aircraft and engine log book wicks aircraft supply company. The aircraft settled and squat switches were made, not to mention enough fuel in the aircraft to make it back to our airport with. Tons of eraser marks in a logbook do not look good. Aircraft maintenance logbook entry creator program from.
Aircraft maintenance logbook entries made quickly and easily about the program the purpose of this program is to simplify and expedite the creation of a quality, legible logbook entry document of maintenance performed. Tips for entering catchup entries in foreflight logbook. Failure to assiduously make every entry could kill your livelihood. Aircraft maintenance records matter, be careful jda aviation. A logbook a ships logs or simply log is a record of important events in the management, operation, and navigation of a ship. It also records all maintenance carried out on an aircraft. The camp maintenance application provides users the capability to create and print logbook entries containing complied with maintenance tasks. Maintenance logbook entries maintenance logbook entries. Guide to maintaining a homebuilt aircraft wanttaja. Far 43 appendix a c quite specifically defines this preventive maintenance.
Eight years of missing log entries could be a cover up for the fact the plane was totaled. Reynald freylicensed aircraft maintenance engineer. Dec 09, 2015 tips for entering catchup entries in foreflight logbook posted on december 9, 2015 by mark lush for those of us with significant flight experience, transitioning from a paper logbook to a digital one can seem like a daunting task. Aircraft technical log also know as techlog or log book. If the inspector wants to inspect the aircraft, it is the same as when you first received your airworthiness certificate. What happens when the logbook of an aircraft is lost. How detailed logbook entries benefit your aircraft. Why you should check your airplanes logbook, every time. Not saying yours was or is, just pointing out the reason for the drop in value in the eyes of a buyer when logs ore incomplete or missing. If casa audits a pilots log book they will reconcile pilots logged hours against the aircraft mr andor other flight records and asa records. What once was an arduous task is now a simple, quick and easy process to produce professional quality results.
Aircraft time in service make cirrus model, sr22 reg no 216l work order 5155 airframe entries f. I do like the stickyback idea for the ad summary, but for the annual, a simple stamp and pad takes up lots less room. The aircraft technical log is the primary source for technical and operational data on each flight that occurs on an aircraft. Not many things complicate a pilots life like a lost logbook. Apr 18, 2020 here are some tech log entries by pilots and the subsequent smart arse replies from their maintenance crews.
How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. 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. 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. Maintenance record entries faa aircraft certification. Eaa experimental aircraft airframe logbook aircraft spruce. The person approving or disapproving for return to service an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part after any inspection performed in accordance with part 91, 125, 5. After all, your logs are more than just maintenance entries. Tlb technical log book the tlb has two main meanings. Based on the fact that annual inspections apply only to the aircraft under 91.
On commencing keeping a journey log and on bringing a new volume of an existing log into use and, when a change occurs, as soon as practicable after the change but, at the latest, before the next flight. As an aircraft owner, lost records have a devastating effect on the value of your aircraft. To ease your fears lets take a look at requirements for general aviation maintenance and inspection record entries and the responsibility you take. Mar 30, 2016 the essential thing to remember is, that only one person can log the hours as p1. I do light pencil because if i make a mistake, the eraser marks arent that visible.
Its easy to forget the importance of checking aircraft logbooks before you fly. Logbooks represent many things to pilots, including a record of time and training to be used toward future certificates and ratings, as well as currency to comply with various regulations. The form is a piece of paper that the pilot completes and then the mechanics read and correct the problem. Messy or incomplete entries imply that the aircraft was not maintained to very high standards. The following are examples of logbook entries to be made in accordance with far part 43. So, take the time to make your logbook entries as professional as your work. In the process, students learn to manage their logbook and you can effortlessly maintain your own required training record. I certify that this aircraft was inspected in accordance with an annual100hour inspection and determined to be in an.
Standard layout spacing allows for organized handwritten entries. Or does anyone have a few laying around that theyre willing to sell. When completed, the maintenance entry and return to service statement can be printed, signed and then inserted in the aircraft maintenance logbooks. The log book represents half the total value of an aircraft. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Well the previous years worth of squaks are also there, along with a brief note from the mechanic returning the bird to service. Anything that affects an aircraft requires documentation in the form of a logbook entry. Our autofill function removes the tedious task of typing out repetitive entries. How much a missing logbook matters is a matter of the buyers personal opinion and whats missing. We know total time is not the only stat that requires accuracy.
This logbook was developed to meet the special requirements of experimental aircraft. And, as the pilotincommand is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the flight at all times, they must also be the one who signs the aircraft technical log. Does anybody know where i can find one like the below pic. A brief video highlighting features of the aircraft maintenance logbook records i developed as director of maintenance for a corporate flight department. 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. This data includes defects and malfunctions, block times and fuel consumption. All that time filling out records takes time away from the real work. For example, when you put your signature to the following logbook entry. Im a student, so when i do solo entries i do it in light pencil and then once my instructor says theyre good, i trace in black ink. Business aircraft maintenance record logbook by gregory. Documenting annual inspection completion in aircraft records. Do not take an airplane until you have seen the signed, approval for return to service entry in the aircrafts logbook.
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