Overview

The aviation maintenance records and documentation requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR) are extremely important to know and understand for anyone involved in aircraft maintenance.

Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules regarding an aircraft’s maintenance, and what constitutes an Airworthy aircraft, affect every aircraft mechanic, owner, and pilot-in-command of any U.S registered aircraft. These rules apply whether the aircraft is operated under Part 91, 125, 129, or 135 regulations.

Knowing these rules and regulations is an important part of maintaining and operating these aircraft. With respect to the documents and records of the aircraft: the difference between these being handled correctly, and handled incorrectly, can not only mean the difference between the aircraft being Airworthy and at its best value, or not airworthy and of negligible value; it can also mean a productive and successful career in aircraft maintenance; or fines, imprisonment, loss of license, or even worse.

Objective

The objective of this course is to gain a better understanding of the maintenance records and documentation required to operate a U.S. registered aircraft. A thorough knowledge of these requirements can be of great benefit when having to make a critical or airworthiness decision regarding an aircraft under your authority.

Applicability

This course will benefit A&P Technicians and Students, IA’s, Repair Station Technicians and Inspectors, Repairmen, and anyone needing a better understanding of aircraft maintenance records and documentation.

Course Instructor

Larry D. Hinebaugh 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.

Publications

Reference Materials
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Publications.

Course Materials 

Written  Course
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Course Materials . You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Optional Audio/Video
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Course Materials . You must enroll in this course to access course content.

Test

Quiz – Maintenance Records and Documentation
Lesson 1 of 1 within section Test. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Maintenance Records & Documentation Course

$55.00
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Larry Hinebaugh
Larry D. Hinebaugh

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.