FAA Aviation Mechanic General (AMG)Regulations, Records and Human FactorsMedium
An aircraft is subject to a recurring Airworthiness Directive (AD) that requires compliance every 100 hours. In addition to the standard information required by 14 CFR 43.9, what must the mechanic also record in the maintenance record entry?
- AThe time or date when the next action required by the AD is due
- BThe name of the FAA inspector who issued the AD
- CThe serial number of the tool used to perform the inspection
- DThe current market value of the aircraft
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The time or date when the next action required by the AD is due
14 CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v) requires that records show the current status of applicable ADs, including the method of compliance and, for recurring ADs, the time and/or date when the next action is required.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. AD entries do not require naming the FAA inspector who issued the AD.
- C. Tool serial numbers are not a regulatory record requirement.
- D. Aircraft market value has no relevance to AD compliance records.
AD Compliance Recordkeeping
Recurring Airworthiness Directives require documentation of the method of compliance plus the next due date/time.
- 91.417(a)(2)(v) governs AD status recordkeeping
- One-time ADs need only method and date of compliance
- Recurring ADs must show next compliance time to prevent overflight
Memory trick: 'Recurring AD = set the next alarm clock.'