If balancing composite propeller blades, refer to the propeller manufacturers procedures for repair of the propeller. Amt aviation 100 hours inspections 2 flashcards quizlet. Logbooks asas logbooks have been the standard of the industry for over 60 years and comply with the faas recordkeeping requirements. Although a separate propeller logbook is not required we encourage owners to maintain a separate logbook for the propeller. Enance log right propeller log book entry, by yingling aircraft, inc.
So riddle me this, tom can a mechanic with only an airframe rating legally remove a magneto from an engine, work on it, reinstall it, and sign the log entry returning everything to service. Were to log prop entries if no prop logbook amt community. Dynamic prop balance is the most cost effective thing you can do for your plane. As a bonus, theres a good chance the airframe log will have the installation date and time so you might come up with tsmoh too if not total time. A current copy of the aircraft airworthiness certificate. Few airplanes live their entire life with the same engine. Amateurbuilt aircraft are built by individuals and certificated by the federal. In a maintenance logbook for equipment other than the aircraft, such as a logbook for the aircrafts propeller or engine. I was toward the end of all the logbooks so i took the opportunity to start new books for all 3. N183cd sm 0921 7304 tach time woodland watts airport, ca 3 cirrus 385. The purpose of this program is to simplify and expedite the creation of a quality, legible logbook entry document of maintenance performed. Wording of annual in logbook cessna 172 forum cessna. Airframe, engine, propeller and pilot log books chief. Except as provided in paragraphs b and c of this section, each person who maintains, performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment containing the following.
Besides the yellow tag that was in the airframe log book inside cover i had the prop balanced this last annual and decided to have a prop log. This logbook contains pages general aircraft record, record of ownership, initial condition, faa airworthiness inspection pages. What once was an arduous task is now a simple, quick and easy process to produce professional quality results. My ia did an entry in the airframe log for engine removal and another for installation, an entry in the engine log describing the overhaul work, and an entry in the prop log for that work. That being said there is nothing wrong with recording the inspections in the engine or propeller logbooks. Many at tbo time are swapped for a new or newly remanned unit with its own history, thus its own log book.
A typical oil change entry would be entered in the engine logbook as follows. When completed, the maintenance entry and return to service statement can be printed, signed and then inserted in the aircraft maintenance logbooks. If it is a recurring ad, the time of next compliance must. A propeller logbook is an appropriate document for recording total time in service and time since overhaul as well as details of maintenance, inspections and damage. This logbook was developed to meet the special requirements of experimental aircraft.
My initial reaction is to say that the propeller would be covered in the airframe logbook as the airframe logbook encompasses the whole aircraft except for the engine. Preventive maintenance the following preventive maintenance has been performed to this aircraft in accordance with far 43 and the aerostar continued airworthiness instructions. Except as provided in paragraphs b and c of this section, each person who maintains, performs preventive maintenance, rebuilds, or alters an aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, or component part shall make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment. A mechanical failure of the propeller could cause a forced landing or create vibrations sufficiently severe to damage the aircraft, possibly causing it to become uncontrollable. Even if a certificated person doesnt actually write in the aircrafts log that the component worked on is approved for return to service, far 43. Asa propeller log book record data for hub and blade inspections, repairs adn alterations, airworthiness directives, and factory bulletins. The adlogtm system is a total aircraft maintenance recordkeeping system. Logbook entties needed after an overhauled engine as been.
This maintenance was performed in accordance with the manufacturers. Did you know 90% of all propeller driven aircraft can significantly benefit from dynamic balancing. N 183cd sin 921 date 2282008 8633 tach time ttaf prp tsn prp tso woodland a v, a t on watts woodland airport, woodland, ca 95695 b cirrus 496. Left propeller log book entry, by yingling aircraft, inc.
Date of the last annual inspection copy of that log book page 4. An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the ad has been complied with. Except he probably doesnt have an aircraft log, but rather, an airframe log. Inspect the propeller blades for damage, nicks etc. It is hard to imagine an industry where timely and accurate records are more significant than aviation. The work done to correct the discrepancies will be noted in a log book entry. I certify that this aircraft has been inspected in accordance with a 100 hour inspection and the following list of discrepancies and unairworthy items dated 63099 has been provided to the owner. Not only is your aircraft legal for another year, but you and your aircraft will be happier and safer. The signature, the certificate number, and kind of certificate held by the person approving or disapproving for return to service the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, appliance, component part, or portions thereof. The only advantage i can see to a separate entry in the propeller logbook would be if the propeller was ever sold then the logbook would provide all the requisite inspections over the years in one place. When equipment is installed as part of an aircraft or engine, this record shall be maintained concurrently with and become a part of the aircraft and engine service records. The propeller is a vital component of the aircraft.
In all my c172 logs the prop sn pn is recorded in the front of the book, and only if it is changed out is there a new log entry made. Propeller owners manual aircraft and airplane propeller. Propeller log softcovernew the propeller logbook is a part of the permanent technical record for the propeller. Maintenance logbook entries aircraft owners and pilots. If the exhaust system details are required to be in the engine log, im inclined to log the details in both engine and aircraft logs.
Aircraft accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Its 14 color coded indexed sections simplify, organize and centralize all data, providing lightning fast retrieval of all maintenance, airworthiness directive, service bulletin and inspection requirements for your aircraft. Mccauley prop propeller log aircraft sales and brokerage. All records are maintained for historical purposes in both digital and paper formats. Once the entries are made you can begin enjoying the benefits. Change in weight and balance if any should be noted in the aircraft log books and entered in the aircraft weight and balance data. Your experimental your experimental annual condition. The discussion forum for sport pilots and light sport aircraft. My normal entry for the engine log is something like this, this engine has been inspected per the rotax 100hrannual inspection checklist as part of the aircraft condition inspection. The logbook entry creator can accommodate separate entries for airframe, powerplant, propeller or any other component that has its own logbook.
This service record shall accompany the propeller equipment at all times. The following are examples of logbook entries to be made in accordance with far part 43. Most installers when replacing an existing elt do it as a log book entry as a minor modification. When i exchanged my engine for a factory reman, i was required to send in the engine log.
Maintenance record entries faa aircraft certification. When the aircraft leaves the hangar, your entry must speak for you. Dont forget to indicate the aircrafts total time in service on that inspection logbook entry. It may be a simple airframe, engine, propeller log book, or an air carriers maintenance record system. Mccauley prop 740845 propeller log d3a32c88mr 32014 1. It was fiberglass and was damaged and i had to have it repaired. Eaa experimental aircraft airframe logbook aircraft. Special flight permits federal aviation administration. To answer these questions, we need to look at 14 c. Propellers suspected of more severe damage may require removal from the aircraft and the next level of inspection a teardown inspection. Give them confidence that the maintenance task you performed was done correctly. I have seen many records that indicate 100annual inspection this is wrong as both inspection are signed off by a different rating. Aircraft maintenance records and airworthiness directives.
A piston engine fitted on an aircraft yahoo answers. I certify that the above listed phase inspections of the cessna continuous inspection program were completed at this time. As a practical matter, most ownersoperators of aircraft keep permanent engine, airframe and propeller log books regarding annuals and the work done therein as well as ongoing and routine maintenance, including altimeterstatic system checks and transponder checks. A copy of the last aircraft log book entry, stating that this aircraft. Ac 2041a provides guidance on replacement of tso approved. Also if the props are adjustable they need their own log book. I had to do a repair on a propeller spinner at one time. Even if a certificated person doesnt actually write in the aircraft s log that the component worked on is approved for return to service, far 43. Propellers are subject to constant vibration stresses from the engine and airstream, which are added to high bending. With so many options, there is a logbook thats right for every pilot, aircraft owner, and aviation maintenance technician. The remaining pages 10 to 49 are entry pages that the owner fills in the information. Most manufacturers require a periodic inspection at fixed intervals, usually between 1 and 2 years or 100 to 300 flighthours, whichever is sooner. For an engine or prop, you can simply start a new log with the appropriate explanation as the first entry. How much a missing logbook matters is a matter of the buyers personal opinion and whats missing.