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7, 2012, but there was no record in the aircraft logbook of the test flight, the committee said.

If you want to save time and money on pitot/static certifications, ensure the aircraft logbooks arc in order.

Pitot/static checks: the FARs require biennial inspections because a lot can go wrong in 24 months, regardless of whether you fly behind glass or steam gauges

Some mechanics think they can hold aircraft logbooks as collateral against an unpaid invoice, but in most states, this is illegal.

Owner, shop relations: respect payment terms: but a shop must deliver as quoted unless you approve cost overruns. Get as much as you can in writing before dropping off the aircraft

A mechanic with Inspection Authorization inspects the airplane, maintenance records and applicable ADs, creates a list of unairworthy items and other squawks (the list is not put in the aircraft logbooks) and stops.

Choosing a shop: look for competence, effective communication and willingness to provide written estimates before doing any work and evidence of recurrent training for techs

10.5.3.7] states that the Logs and Records section shall place the previous and current hydraulic-contamination-control trend-analysis chart (Figure 10.5-4) with the aircraft logbooks and the SE Custody and Maintenance History Record (OPNAV 4790/51) before aircraft or equipment transfer.

Problems with hydraulic contamination trend analysis charts?

In 2005-06, along with that list, we also found: aircraft logbooks not being maintained--especially noncompliance with TDs and inaccuracy of dates within logbooks, improper identification of multi-piece tools, and failure to follow respirator SOPs.

What a difference 36 years make

While reviewing different aircraft logbooks as part of surveys, I've noticed that the "art" of documenting maintenance inspections has fallen a little behind.

Curing documentation ills