e. Required inspections or tests and appropriate records and documentation (e.g., dispa...
Determining that the aircraft to be used is appropriate, airworthy, and in a condition for safe flight by locating and explaining related documents such as: e. Required inspections or tests and appropriate records and documentation (e.g., dispatch release) as applicable to the proposed flight or operation
Bottom line
After any inspection performed in accordance with part 91, 125, § 135.411(a)(1), or § 135.419, the person approving or disapproving return to service must make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment. Except for progressive inspections, if the aircraft is found airworthy and approved for return to service, the record must contain a statement that it was determined to be in airworthy condition. The signature on a maintenance record constitutes approval for return to service only for the work performed.
FAA references
- 14 CFR 43.11 (Content, form, and disposition of records for inspections conducted under parts 91 and 125 and §§ 135.411(a)(1) and 135.419 of this chapter.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 43.9 (Content, form, and disposition of maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and alteration records (except inspections performed in accordance with part 91, part 125, § 135.411(a)(1), and § 135.419 of this chapter).) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- 14 CFR 43.17 (Maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations performed on U.S. aeronautical products by certain Canadian persons.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
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