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operators keep separate or individual logbook records for the aircraft’s airframe and appliances/components which then collectively comprise the aircraft’s records. In that situation, since the IA is only required to document the completion of the annual inspection for the aircraft, the IA may, but is not required to, document the completion of an annual inspection in each of the respective logbooks. This option is also acceptable to the FAA. If an owner or operator maintains multiple logbooks for the aircraft, the FAA suggests that it is probably good practice for the IA to document completion of an annual inspection in each of the respective logbooks. However, if the IA documents the completion of an annual inspection in the maintenance logbook for equipment other than an aircraft, the entry in the logbook should be specifi cally related to that appliance/component. For example, if the IA is going to document the annual inspection in the maintenance logbook for the aircraft’s engine, he or she should use language such as, “I certify that this engine has been inspected in accordance with an annual inspection and was determined to be in an airworthy condition.” However, it is important to note that this language is
diff erent than the language that would be used in the entry that the IA would make in the aircraft’s logbook to document completion of the annual inspection and returning the whole aircraft to service rather than
its individual components. In that case, the IA would use language referencing the “aircraft” rather than an individual appliance/component such as the engine or propeller. In both cases the logbook entries would likely contain more detail regarding what was found during the inspection and any maintenance performed on the aircraft or appliance/component. Now we know both how and where an IA is supposed to document an annual inspection in order to comply with the regulations and keep the FAA happy. We’ll save a more detailed discussion of what should and should not be included in maintenance entries for another day.
Greg Reigel is an aviation attorney, author and pilot. He holds a commercial pilot certifi cate with an instrument rating and can fl y single-engine land and sea, as well as multi-engine land aircraft. His practice concentrates on aviation litigation, including insurance matters and creditor’s rights,
FAA certifi cate actions and transactional matters. He represents clients throughout the country on aviation law matters. He also an adjunct professor at Minnesota State University - Mankato where he teaches aviation law and at William Mitchell College of Law where he is an instructor in the advocacy course. He can be reached
via e-mail at
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