Airframe only.
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I keep my completed condition inspection check list with my logs as a record of what I performend and found. Anyone who may purchase my plane in the future is going to get a file folder of those things.
does the inspection need to be signed off in both the airframe and engine log books? thanks
"Fixed-pitch propeller aircraft do not have a Propeller Logbook because the propeller is considered part of the airframe."
Just a quote from this guys web site......... http://albuquerquedpe.com/Inspections.aspx
Hi .. I built and fly an RV 7A and have the Repairman Cert for this plane.
When finishing any maintenance, I note it in the Engine, Prop of Airframe maintenance records .. ( 3 ring Binder )
My question is .. what is the proper entry in the log book stating the work is complete and inspected.. now the plane is ready to be safely flown? I'm told that stating the Aircraft, engine or Prop is in "Airworthy Condition" can not be used in an experimental certification..![]()
Hi .. I built and fly an RV 7A and have the Repairman Cert for this plane.
When finishing any maintenance, I note it in the Engine, Prop of Airframe maintenance records .. ( 3 ring Binder )
My question is .. what is the proper entry in the log book stating the work is complete and inspected.. now the plane is ready to be safely flown? I'm told that stating the Aircraft, engine or Prop is in "Airwothy Condition" can not be used in an expermintal certification..![]()
This is explained in your EXPERIMENTAL OPERATING LIMITATIONS PHASE 2 that is required to be in the aircraft.....
Warren,
Mr. Pilot's question was regarding log entries after doing maintenance or repairs.
The operating limitations only stipulate what the entry should be for the yearly condition inspection. This statement does not have to be used for every single log entry.
As far as RV's go. I've got to applaud most of the builders. I've seen some really shady stuff but for the most part, the RV builders take great pride in their build as well as records. Somehow when you are invested in a project.... the quality really seems to shine. So hats off to the RV builders for really taking the time to make things right!
I do that, but only the airframe (Ok, aircraft) logbook has the verbiage for the condition inspection from the operating limitations. It's a nit, I admit, but I don't think the blanket statement for the condition inspection belongs in the engine and prop logs. However, work I do on those components during the condition inspection gets logged in their respective books in the same manner as the manufacturer's required inspections get logged.You make an entry in the airframe logbook that covers the airframe, the prop book that covers the prop and the engine book that covers the engine(to include a oil sample!!!!).
No, that ain't right. As Al said, the FAA does not mandate maintenance record format. They only care about content. Certain things have to be recorded in specific ways and must remain until superseded. In the certified world the most common way is to keep a log for each Type Certificated product. This means Aircraft, Engine, and Propeller. FAR part 1 gives the definition for an "Aircraft" which includes all it's components (engine/prop, etc). By this definition an Annual only needs to be logged in the Aircraft maintenance record. Even so, many I.A.'s will also log Annuals in the Engine and Propeller records. The reason is these are TC'd components and by logging say, an Engine Annual, you may then put that engine into service on a different Airframe without reinspecting. Same for a Prop. If you have an Experimental Aircraft you don't have to show conformity to a TC (legally), so all you really need is a piece of paper (or file) with a Condition Inspection sign-off. If by some chance you have a certificated Engine or Propeller and want to put it back on a certificated Aircraft it will need to have an Annual performed on it to insure that it conforms to it's TC."Fixed-pitch propeller aircraft do not have a Propeller Logbook because the propeller is considered part of the airframe."
Hey, quick question....if I do my annual in October, then the weather turns to #$%&, and I don't fly until March, when is it 'correct', and when is it 'allowed' to date my annual inspection?
IF I don't 'test fly' until March, and make the log entry as such, can I just consider my craft 'out of annual' if not flown for the winter?
any advice appreciated.