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What are Aircraft Technical Records?

At first, it might seem obvious. However, as we dig a little deeper we uncover a set of rules and regulations that describes exactly what we mean by both Aircraft Technical Records as well as Aircraft Continuing Airworthiness Records. Typically Part M/CAR M Requirements relate to Continuing Airworthiness Records and Aircraft Records primarily relate to Part 145/CAR 145. However, there are differences to discuss, and in addition there are other Aircraft Technical Records that are relevant to either the CAR/Part M organisation or the CAR/Part 145 Organisation. 

The regulatory rules which we must follow prescribe not just what we should look after, but also how long we need to retain the records. The retention period is different for different records and we need to be able to identify which records we are referring to and for how long they should be kept. Let’s not underestimate the importance of the technical records, without documentary evidence supporting the airworthiness status of the aircraft simply it would not be allowed to fly.

Important Note

Please do not lose sight of the importance of aircraft technical records.
In fact, if the aircraft's continuing airworthiness technical records were not available then the certificate of Airworthiness would be also be declared invalid!

What are Continuing Airworthiness Technical Records?

Essentially these are the highest level of importance and concern the record which directly supports the airworthiness of the aircraft, it is through these records that we are able to show the aircraft meets many of its airworthiness obligations.
Continuing Airworthiness Records typically include:

-The Status of Airworthiness Directives (AD’s)
-The Status of Service Bulletins (SB’s)
-The Current status of all life-limited parts which are fitted to the aircraft

The Modification Status of the Aircraft

Additionally, Continuing Airworthiness Records include the aircraft repair history going back to birth (delivery).
It includes the recording of all the hours cycles and landings in the aircraft and engine and propeller log books.
In addition, it provides evidence that the maintenance which must be performed on the aircraft has in fact been performed and that in respect of each maintenance check, there is a Certificate of Release to Service (CRS).

SofemaOnline provides online EASA and GCAA-compliant training to cover the requirements of Technical Records Staff within both Part M / CAR M as well as EASA and GCAA Part 145 / CAR 145 business areas.

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