Maintenance Records & Documentation Flashcards
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Which document must be completed after performing an annual inspection on an aircraft?
Answer: Aircraft maintenance logbook
After performing an annual inspection on an aircraft, the authorized inspector (IA) must complete a detailed entry in the aircraft maintenance logbook. This entry formally documents the inspection, certifies the aircraft's airworthiness status, and includes the inspector's signature and certificate information, making it a legal record.
What is the purpose of a discrepancy report?
Answer: Documents inspection findings
The purpose of a discrepancy report is to formally document all defects, unairworthy conditions, or non-conformities discovered during an aircraft inspection. It serves as a comprehensive list of items that require corrective action and repair before the aircraft can be approved for return to service, ensuring all issues are addressed.
How long must maintenance records for major repairs be retained?
Answer: 1 year
According to 14 CFR Part 43.9, maintenance records for major repairs and alterations must be retained by the aircraft owner or operator for a minimum of one year after the work is performed. This requirement ensures a traceable history of significant maintenance actions, which is vital for safety, regulatory compliance, and future inspections.
What must be included in an aircraft maintenance entry?
Answer: Description, date, signature, certificate info
An aircraft maintenance entry must include a comprehensive description of the work performed, the date of completion, the signature of the person approving the aircraft for return to service, and their certificate number or other authorization. These details are mandated by 14 CFR Part 43.9 to ensure proper recordkeeping and accountability.
Which regulation requires proper recordkeeping of aircraft maintenance?
Answer: 14 CFR Part 43
The regulation that specifically requires proper recordkeeping of aircraft maintenance is 14 CFR Part 43. This part of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) outlines the standards for maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration of U.S.-registered civil aircraft, including detailed requirements for documentation.
What is the effect of an incomplete maintenance log entry?
Answer: Invalidates the maintenance action
An incomplete maintenance log entry, lacking any of the required information such as a full description of work, date, or the approving person's signature and certificate number, legally invalidates the maintenance action. This means the aircraft is not considered airworthy until the entry is properly completed, as per 14 CFR Part 43 regulations.
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