Educational Courses

Overview

Aircraft logbooks:   they’re usually found in paper form; in many cases are full of hand-written entries; are put together in various formats, shapes, and sizes; are often falling apart due to wear and tear; are typically unorganized and chaotic; are difficult to understand; and are often times missing critical information altogether.

But this shouldn’t be the case!

One easy way to overcome many of these limitations is to scan the original paper records; put them into a usable and understandable electronic format (in compliance with the FAA’s guidance on electronic recordkeeping); make them searchable with an electronic search engine; and have them to use and have as a back-up for the life of the aircraft.

Or, even better, create an Electronic Record Keeping System for the aircraft and maintain this electronic record properly to avoid the many pitfalls encountered today with paper records.

Objective

The objective of this course is to get a better understanding of what is involved in developing an electronic back-up for an existing paper record or even moving into a new Electronic Record Keeping System for the aircraft you operate. What the FAA’s position is on Electronic Record Keeping and Signatures; and how an FAA sanctioned Electronic Recordkeeping system can be used to replace a missing or damaged paper record when the need arises.

Applicability

This course will benefit A&P Technicians and Students, Repair Station Technicians, Repairmen, and anyone needing a better understanding of electronic aircraft records or are contemplating establishing an Electronic Record Keeping System for their aircraft’s maintenance record.

Course Instructor

Larry D. Hinebaugh Author

Larry has over 40 years of aircraft maintenance and maintenance management experience having obtained his A&P License in 1976; coupled with a BS degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering in 1981. Larry has founded, and currently operates both Vision Aircraft Records, a for-profit company dedicated to making Electronic Recordkeeping a reality in our industry; and The Foundation for Business Aircraft Records Excellence, a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower Aircraft Maintenance Professionals to improve Business Aircraft Records and Recordkeeping Practices. Prior to starting Business Aircraft Records, Larry managed Aviation Consulting Group, an international maintenance consulting company specializing in Aircraft Completion Management, Maintenance Operations, and Aircraft Technical Appraisals.