Builder's Log Requirements?

[pilot28906]

OK, I started on the HS rear spar yesterday and realized that I need to log the building somehow. What are the requirements? Any sugestions?

Thanks,
John

[dsyvert]

John,

What I am doing is writing my log within the construction manual. I simply record the date and time it took do each one of the tasks next to each step. Also, I take periodic pictures and store them on the computer which I will put into a phot album. I asked an instructor from the EAA at a Sport Air workshop and he said that was perfectly acceptable. I saves a lot of time.

Dave Syvertson
RV-10

[osxuser]

I have a basic written log (Which is a few months behind) and pictures, tons of pictures.

[gbrasch]

I use Kit Log Pro, worth every penny in my opinion. Logs work done, keeps track of hours, you can enter vendors, break down your work by part you are working on, you can enter photos, and track expenses. I try not to look at the expense log, and have it password protected so my wife can't see.

[Paul Thomas]

I started keeping a log, but was always behind. I gave up on the log idea. I've never punched in at work and not about to do it for a hobby.

I take a picture every now and then. I'm sure down the road I'll wish I did a better record keeping job. I'll keep the detailed notes for the systems, but not going to bother with the rest.

[Larry Brons]

I also write the date in the construction manual next to the task. The real test is being able to talk intelligently about the construction during your final inspection. Most DARs understand building is the primary.

[Mel]

The builder's log serves 2 functions.
1/ To convince the DAR that the aircraft was >50% amateur-built and
2/ To convince the FAA that YOU built >50% to qualify for the repairman's certificate.

[yakdriver]

I'm lucky, both the FAA guys and the DAR are in the shop I'm building in about once a month. One of the FISDO guys is in there almost every weekend. They all know that I am doing all of the work on the plane so I don't have to keep a log or take pictures. When i built the Lancair the one thing the they said was to be sure and be in some of the pictures so they know you were working on it through the whole project. Don

[RScott]

Local FSDO guy says that they will know from talking with you as they look over the project whether or not you built it.

I'm keeping a log anyway, but mostly just for my own interest.

Richard Scott
RV-9A Wings

[pilot28906]

Thanks for the info. I will probably keep a written log and take some digital photos. I do like the idea of writting the dates in the manual.

John