Draker
Well Known Member
I’ve been using a computer spreadsheet as my builder log, and for continuity and simplicity’s sake I’d like to continue using it as my “log book” for ongoing maintenance once I’m flying. There does not seem to be any specific reg that requires me to have one or more physical books made of dead trees. In fact I understand the FAA does not use the term "log book" anywhere, they use the more vague “maintenance records". However, there are references to “name, signature, and certificate type and number,” and various maintenance steps and services (such as ELT registration, transponder test, FAA or DAR inspection) will result in a physical sticker meant for a paper book. The FAA or DAR may possibly want to write something into a physical book, too. I don’t know. So is there a realistic way of going all-electronic for maintenance records, or am I just giving myself headaches and setting landmines for myself later by trying?
There are a couple of good threads on this already but I don’t think they address the feasibility of having all-electronic records.
There are a couple of good threads on this already but I don’t think they address the feasibility of having all-electronic records.